We moored at a lovely spot on Tuesday evening and watched
the sun go down, I took this picture and got a pleasant surprise with the
sunset reflection on the side of Tacet.
Wednesday we slipped the lines and cruised the 7 miles to
Middlewich, we were unsure if we would be able to find a nice mooring as it’s
the FAB (Folk & Boat) festival which is on from the 19th till 21st
June.
It’s a festival around the town of Middlewich and along the towpath. All
the pubs have bands on over the 3 days and there is a festival arena on a
field.
We found a nice mooring North of Big Lock and took a quick
walk along the towpath. A lot of boats were already there and some of the trade
boats as well.
Friday we took a look at some of the Trade boats and found James
and Debbie off Lois Jane,
James and Debbie run the Pen Makers Boat and James
makes all the pens on-board. They also have Dudley who is the 3rd crew member
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| James And Debbie |
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| Dudley On-Board |
We had a chat with Barry from the Homebrew Boat
and discussed a potential purchase from him.
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| Barry From The HomeBrew Boat |
Friday evening we went to the Boaters gathering at
Middlewich Narrowboats and bumped into Rob & Suzi from NB Swap Frogs who we
met at Crick 2 years ago.
They invited us for a cup of tea over the weekend
which we took up and visited them on Sunday for a chat. They have been living
on Swamp Frogs for 2 ½ years and our Loving it.
On Saturday Mike & Karel who we had spent a great week
with on the Llangollen came up to see us and have a look around the Festival.
It was lovely to see them again and they may visit us when we are in Liverpool
next month.
Sunday Sharon & I took a walk around the festival and
purchased some very nice jams from the Jam Butty Boat.
We stopped for a chat with Barry from Home Brew Boat and
finalised a purchase of a wine making kit which will provide us with 23 bottles of the falling down nectar.
Sunday evening we went out to catch a couple of bands we
wanted to see, one being Thrill Collins a trio who we excellent and do cover
versions of 80/90s songs.
We then went to Big lock Pub to see Tom Kirkpatrick a
21st century one man band. He was also very entertaining to watch
and got everyone singing along with him.
It was then a short walk back to Tacet
for bed.
Today Monday we have restocked the cupboards and fridge and
Sharon is hoping to get her haircut tomorrow before we set off to Anderton Boat
Lift to take us down on to the river Weaver for a couple of days
Time Travelled Wednesday 3 Hrs Distance 7 Miles
Total Distance Travelled is 351.5. Miles
75 Locks (Broad) 196 single locks and 17 tunnel's,
Total Tunnel length 8193 yards
Total Time 206.5 hours
WE ARE LOVING IT LOVING IT.
Total Time 206.5 hours
WE ARE LOVING IT LOVING IT.
We had a great time at the festival as well, so much to see and do.
ReplyDeleteHi Eddy Cat (and crew), glad to see Rob and Suzie (Swamp Frogs) are still living aboard - we met them briefly a couple of years ago. If you see them again say hi from us! They have stopped blogging. We are hoping to go on the Weaver this year so will be reading your blog with interest! Best wishes
ReplyDeleteDebby and Dave
Hi Debbie and Dave, Rob has said he does not do blogging any more.
DeleteGlad you are reading the blog. happy cruising.
Hi both,
ReplyDeleteWe hope to do the weaver later this season. What's the process for the locks on the Weaver (Dutton etc) do you have to book passage through them or just turn up?
We passed Tacet on foot at the festival but no sign of you so sorry to have missed you.
Hi to you as well, we have had a great time on the weaver. you can just turn up at the locks but you may have to wait if the lock keeper is away Its best to phone as he will get lock ready for you. You will get phone numbers when you pick up safety leaflet from Anderton.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy. Oh Northwich is a nice little town well worth looking at.
I am very glad you enjoyed the Jam!
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