Hello's And Goodbye's

We left Beeston on a windy but sunny Thursday morning heading towards Shardlow. We will be off the River Trent today its been a very enjoyable experience. So a very nice cruise to Shardlow where we meet up with Mike & Karel and there granddaughter Jessie on their narrow boat Jessie May.

So we Joined the Trent & Mersey canal after coming through the Sawley lock..

Willow Tree's on The Trent

Bridge 1 Trent & Mersey

We are both very excited as we have some friends from Suffolk visiting us and first to arrive was Roger his lovely wife Anita and their daughter Ellen who have just a very enjoyable time on N/B Dragonfly. They will be joining us for a meal tonight at the New Inn.

Roger, Anita & Ellen

We were soon joined by Phil & Malcolm who were in the area so had decided to visit us. Phil & Malcolm stayed for quite a while then we had to say goodbye to them both which was a bit sad as we have missed them and their  lovely wives  . We will be seeing them again soon we hope.

Phil & Malcolm

We then went to the New Inn for a meal with Roger, Anita & Ellen, Mike, Karel and Jessie also Gerry & Honor who we have been traveling with since Liverpool. A very enjoyable meal was had and a great evening was had by all. It was a sort of celebration evening as it is Sharon’s Birthday Friday and Mike & Karel’s wedding anniversary the same day.

The evening was also tinged with sadness as this is the last evening we will spend with Gerry & Honor. They are a great couple and we have really enjoyed our time with them, thanks Gerry for guiding us along the River Trent because if you had not so kindly offered to show us the way we would not have done it so a big THANKS.

Gerry & Honor

Also thanks to Roger, Anita & Ellen along with Phil & Malcolm for visiting us, Sharon says a big thank you for her Birthday Presents you all are truly great friends we are so lucky to have you in our lives.

So Tonight we are moored by bridge 21 on the Trent & Mersey Canal after a lovely cruise. We have had sun all day but a bit windy which has kept us nice and cool whilst cruising.

Jessie May leads The Way

Blue Skies & Cows

Time Travelled Thursday 4 Hrs  Distance Travelled  8 Miles. 4 Locks

Time Travelled Friday 5.5 Hrs Distance Travelled 10 miles 4 Lock.

Total Distance Travelled 727.5 Miles 
207 Locks (Broad ) 239 single locks and 18 tunnel's, 10 Massive Lock

Total Tunnel length 10707 yards   
Total Time 360.5 hours  

We Are Loving It so Much