Nov 9

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 house,since burned, then restored, now a museum!), then the city center amidst a downpour, and some of the most memorable pubs anywhere. Nottingham will merit a return visit! Pat and Kerry looked at narrowboats as well (they are ‘hooked’ on the experiences of boating!).

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one of the few old building remaining in Coventry after the bombing of WW2

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a very old pub with lots of character, in Nottingham

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Robin Hood statue, in Nottingham outside the ‘castle’

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one of the claimants to oldest pub (there are several), built into the rock under the castle in Nottingham

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ringing the #5 bell in Braunston, half-muffled, for Remembrance Sunday service

I’ve also spent time ringing, back in the area where I learned last winter, with many of the friends I have made. It is great to be back with them, and I’m looking forward to making some progress in acquiring additional skills with those that are trying to help me: Peter, Geoff, Carole, the Braunston band, and those in Daventry. I had the pleasure of ringing half-muffled today (Remembrance Sunday), which gives the bells a really eerie sound that is perfect for the Remembrance Sunday services. 10 bells in Daventry, and 6 in Braunston- lots of different experiences.

We’ve also been to Coventry this week, and Northampton, all by car, as we deal with things domestic as well as exploring around us.

About Ed Mortimer

I'm a retired school teacher, now living on my Dutch cruiser in France. I'm touring as much of the canals and river systems as I can. This blog describes what I do and where I've been. I did spend 5 years on first a narrowboat, and then this boat, in Britain.
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