August 2016

Episode 2 1st August 2016

Well, episode two. Sadly the wonderful narrow boat Infinity is still in hospital, she is off life support and making slow, but good progress.

The lads have done a brilliant job of her restoration, bringing her back to life. Hopefully she will have having her bottom blacked as I write. John was fitting the new stainless steel water tank yesterday as we were there, then the new gas lockers and floor for the cratch will be welded in.

We could be looking at re-floating some time next week. Re ballasting and balancing THEN…..the mad rush will start.....getting the caravan back to Wisbech...getting all the stuff back on to boat. We need to do a short 'maiden voyage' so they can check for any leaks as new cooling system has been fitted etc. So after the re-launch it looks as if we will be heading north for a few days before turning to head to London as planned.

We are hoping to reload the boat at The Barley Mow at Newbold on Avon. We can leave the car there while we finish off the moving. I believe we have 14 days mooring while we do. Then take car back to Yelvertoft and we are finished. FREE….to start our adventure in earnest. A few months later than planned.

Its been good so far we are meeting new people each day, both real people and as Jenny calls them 'cyber friends'. We are on the Facebook Narrowboat users group. Have linked up with a few other boaters on there, some on purpose, some by accident. Its good on the facebook as long as your not taking it to seriously or rather you need to be aware that there are some comedians answering. When we have been in trouble (being new to this way of life) we will ask a question on FB.. 80 % will help you and 20% will make laugh (with silly, but funny answers)

All good fun. When moored at Braunston we had a knock on the roof and a fella stood there and introduced himself as Martin ..his narrowboat was moored behind us.

Its name..INFINITY the only difference theirs was new. Only 4 months old. Lovely couple Sue and Martin.

Anyway, the boat is back in for final checks tomorrow and repair a gear box oil leak....then we should be off towards London.....