Category Archives: Braunston

Oct 30

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Finished! I’ve toured the major canals and waterways of Britain, and accomplished much of what I’d set out to do. Sure, there are a few smaller waterways I’ve missed, and there will always be opportunities to see more, or re-visit … Continue reading →

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Sept 6

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

An interesting break and then back at boating. I spent the last week helping my friend Nick, and shopping for a boat, round two. It was an interesting time, and I am glad to have had the break while Pat … Continue reading →

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August 24

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The next chapter in boating. After getting the Boat Safety Inspection completed at Autherley Junction, we moved the boat up the Wolverhampton 21 locks, and found a mooring along the canal beside what we thought was a good pub. Turns … Continue reading →

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July 7

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Back on the canal system. We made our way up the Northampton flight of narrow locks, reveling in the easy, small gates, and good weather (broken clouds, slight breeze). Saw the smoke trails (red, white, and blue) from a distant … Continue reading →

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Mar 16

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

A week of ‘ironworker’ experience has resulted from my volunteering to assist with the refurbishment of the Daventry bells. They had contracted with Taylor’s of Loughborough to refurbish all the clappers, and examine each of the bells for issues. I … Continue reading →

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Feb 24

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Wow! 33,000km of travel in 9 weeks, and I am just about done with long excursions for a while. Time to get back on the canals and move slowly. I am back in Britain, moored in Braunston Marina, in Britain, … Continue reading →

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Dec 4

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

England Not a lot of photogenic moments now, but lots of activity on the ringing front. I’ve been fortunate to revisit all of the towers that were important in my initial introduction to English change ringing. Now beyond the initial … Continue reading →

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Nov 28

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Back in England. Finished the Scottish adventure with a (long) drive back. Drove through north Yorkshire National Park, with a delightful experience, but not that restful as we wend from Sedburgh through to Ripon. It was very different to see … Continue reading →

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Nov 9

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

The adventure continues-albeit at a different pace. We’ve spent time doing boat wiring (new ceiling lights in the lounge), and a field trip to Nottingham, where we explored the ‘castle’ (really the remnants of one, built upon into an estate … Continue reading →

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Oct 31

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Happy Halloween to all. Sorry about the break in postings, but… We’ve been to Market Harborough, and that was fine, though we had to moor outside the basin as it was full. We left there on a fine morning, and … Continue reading →

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