Monthly Archives: August 2015

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 →

What a week! We’ve moved along smartly, but in fits and starts. We waited out a monsoon rainstorm in Macclesfield, then spent a couple of days moving down the Macclesfield to Kidsgrove. Some nice weather again, but not the glorious … Continue reading →

We’ve moved along from the Rochdale. We spent a day in Manchester, visiting the Museum of Science and Industry, and really got a great impression of the focus of innovation that centered on Manchester and drove much of the industrial … Continue reading →

The Rochdale canal: Well, the canal has many redeeming features and some that are definitely on the disappointing side. We climbed the eastern side with new friends Gary and Liz. We stayed just outside Todmorden at Walsden and enjoyed Grandma … Continue reading →

The middle Pennine crossing. We made our way up the Aire and Calder navigation. Engine issues are history; replacement thermostat was what was needed. Although the weather continues mostly cool and cloudy with intermittent showers, there are moments of sunshine … Continue reading →

From Thorne, we cruised to Barnby Dun, where Pat and Kerry met a former student from their experience in China some 18 years ago. An interesting experience for all. We visited a local museum/manor house in Doncaster, and then returned … Continue reading →