A week away from Annie

 Tuesday 12 July - Tuesday 19 July away from Annie

Leaving Annie moored above York Street Lock and Stourport Basin, we walked, bussed to Kidderminster, by train to Birmingham Moor Street station, walked to New Street station,, train to Rugby and walk to car at Tesco’s. Had a McDonalds for lunch, then visited  the newish North Kilworth Marina on our way to Foxton  Locks. Later we spent the evening at Rachel’s, where she made us a delicious meal (Sarah was at her leaving do). Liana won (just) at Settlers of Catan before we drove home.

The next few days saw us catching up with gardening at home, plus bell ringing for John.

Saturday 16 July

Retford & Worksop Boat Club work day. It was hot, but John spent his time strimming long grass while Liana was making bacon butties, which were very well received!! Popped into McDonalds for a drink and ice cream on the way back.

Sunday 17 July 

Liana walked early with Honeypie while it was cool. John rang at Claxby church before attending the service at our local church, where visiting ringers rang a tidy quarter peal. As the next two days are forecast scorching, we decided to stay at home with Honeypie. John got a mooring extension from CRT.

Monday 18 July

Ridiculously hot. All doors, windows and curtains closed, but it still reached 28 degrees in the hall.

John drove to doctors at 2pm. He may have a kidney infection.

Tuesday 19 July 

Lianas finished Hope’s dress and braved the heat to post it.

Coningsby, Lincolnshire reached 40.3 degrees!