Normally, by this date we would be off! Or at least getting ready to.
The start will be delayed somewhat this year. In late February, John had a complete knee replacement. This was after several years of limping along the towpath. 2013 was brilliant, apart from this, which did formulate a plan. Let's get the bloody thing sorted!
Well, the deed is now done, but recovery will take a little time. Every day, in every way, it does get a little better. The recovery is slow, but getting there.
So we will remain moored at Crick until mid summer and then hopefully, we will be off! The negatives are that we had to cancel blacking untill later this year, the posotives are that we will be at Crick for the show!
The boat has been neglected somewhat, but we hope to remedy this in the near future. The wash and polish we gave her in the autumn appears to have paid dividends in that this will be all that is needed to bring her up to scratch. Just cosmetic really.
We are both really looking forward to getting out, bring it on!
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
Sunday, 12 January 2014
Salford Quays lift bridge
Now this is a bridge that I would like to have to lift! Although I think we would get under without it being raised.
The Salford Quays lift bridge or Salford Quays Millennium footbridge is 91.2 metre long vertical lift bridge spanning the Manchester Ship Canal. The bridge which was completed in 2000 is near the terminus of the ship canal at the old Manchester Docks. It links Salford Quays to Media City UK and has a lift of 18 metres allowing large water craft to pass beneath.
We were at Salford Quays for the brilliant Warhorse, but had to have a bit of a canal fix so had a wander around the Quays, they would be a great stop for a narrowboat some lovely moorings but unfortunately no access! I do not suppose Peel holdings feel that allowing narrow boats to make use of the Quays is financially viable. This is a shame as it would make the area a lot more vibrant.
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The Salford Quays lift bridge or Salford Quays Millennium footbridge is 91.2 metre long vertical lift bridge spanning the Manchester Ship Canal. The bridge which was completed in 2000 is near the terminus of the ship canal at the old Manchester Docks. It links Salford Quays to Media City UK and has a lift of 18 metres allowing large water craft to pass beneath.
We were at Salford Quays for the brilliant Warhorse, but had to have a bit of a canal fix so had a wander around the Quays, they would be a great stop for a narrowboat some lovely moorings but unfortunately no access! I do not suppose Peel holdings feel that allowing narrow boats to make use of the Quays is financially viable. This is a shame as it would make the area a lot more vibrant.
Just as impressive by night
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
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