Escaped Back To The Smoke

It is with some regret that we have to announce that Phil our new ( pressed ) crew member has run away back to London and the easy life, he said he thought life on the cut ( or Riviera as we described it to him )  would be all champagne and cocktail parties, and that the bucket and mop, given to him on his arrival was not part of  the job description, and he didn't know where it plugged in anyway! Still it was nice to see him and we had a great time Saturday night at the Vale inn, and thanks again for the help with the computer.
     In some ways it was just as well he had to return, for he was making steering the boat look too easy ! we were due out of Bollington ,so had cruised towards Macclesfield for a spell, before winding and coming back through Bollington to Whiteley Green to moor, Phil had a few spells on the tiller without incident or drama, obviously just beginners luck ?

View From The Galley Window.

We have picked a nice quite spot, no services ( pub close though ) as Ali will be jumping ship too tomorrow, to go down to Devon to meet Gavin's partner and her family,  leaving me to look after the boat and the dogs ( better keep an eye on them, or they will be off too! ) and a rural spot is just the thing.

Boat Spot.     Bedroom.   

We have a compact ( small ) bedroom, but we did want a king sized bed, and were lucky with Micky Jay to get that, hard to take a photo when the bed is down ( folds in two during the day to allow passage ) but we do have a compact ( very small ) wardrobe each and some draws too! Plus a wet locker for damp coats etc ( what does that say about boating ) We had a new mattress in December, ( a whole story in it's self ) and we are comfy and snug  it's probably the coldest room on the boat, but with a good duvet who cares.

As Ali is off to Devon she had a little last minute panic that a hair cut was in order - a big thank you to Dawn for stepping into the breach at the last minute - thanks again Dawn.

Bye for now
Baz and Ali