Following yesterday’s Sainsbury’s failure, we had little choice but to return to Nantwich today. I'm appalled at their shocking customer service.
Month: May 2020
Day 73 – Step Up Sainsbury’s!
We’d been so thankful for finally getting a slot for a Sainsbury’s delivery. All through the lockdown, we’ve walked from the embankment at Nantwich ...
Day 72 – Barry’s Picturesque Walk
Another gloriously warm and sunny day here at Hurleston Junction. And for me another day sat at my laptop working! Damn. But hey, we have to earn an income.
Day 71 – Lots Of Sitting
It’s been a very different day from yesterday. Not weather-wise. That continues to be amazingly hot and sunny. I just wish I could enjoy it!
Day 70 – A Busy Doing Day
Today marks ten weeks since I began blogging daily in lockdown. Not that the country locked down ten weeks ago. But we did ...
Day 69 – News From Air New Zealand
Not the news we'd like to have received, but unsurprising. It's also a relief to know one way or the other to be honest. Long-term it may be good news ...
Day 68 – Cute Canal Creatures And A Chance Comment
It was a sublime balmy evening last night, and we sat out in the grassy area below Areandare watching the sunset once again. As I stood taking a few shots ...
Day 67 – A Slight Change Of Scenery
Today began late for us all on board, following a fun evening of film-watching and six-handed-rummy playing. An odd alcoholic beverage was also consumed ...
Day 66 – A Hair Raising Day
The wild wind continued unabated today, preventing most boaters from travelling far, now they ‘can’. There's many waiting to go on the Llangollen Canal ...
Day 65 – Blowing The Cobwebs Away
Our three miles or so walk into Nantwich yesterday was idyllic in many ways. Along the way, white fluffy stuff snowed down on us.
Day 64 – Contradictory COVID-19 Statements
I've been blogging daily for 64 days now. Almost every one of those days I've included a link to the COVID Symptom Study App.
Day 63 – A Splendid Day Sunning Socialising and Shopping
We wouldn’t have batted an eyelid a couple of months ago, at the delights that have felt so incredible today. We had to move for water and a pump-out ...
Day 62 – Another Quiet Day On The Cut
One day blends seamlessly into another here on the Shropshire Union Canal. Today has been another quiet day of working and contemplation ...
Day 61 – Appreciating The Stillness While It Lasts
It's going to be most strange to leave this mooring of around eight weeks. Apart from three times since 2013, it's unheard of for us to stay so still ...
Day 60 – No Cause For Alarm
What a fascinating, albeit frightening at times, period of history we’re living in. All manner of strangers can come into your homes. Just not relatives.
Day 59 – One Day At A Time
I'd love to write today that I'm feeling fine. Unfortunately not. I slept deeply last night, apart from a few loo visits (that's perfectly normal), but didn't wake up this morning until 10 am. Unheard of for me. I'm usually waiting for Barry to wake up then give up and get up around 8 am. … Continue reading Day 59 – One Day At A Time
Day 58 – Under The Weather
In more ways than one! It’s been cool and cloudy outside today. Not that I’ve even ventured off the boat. Kim and I are both feeling under the weather, with sore throats and a bit of a hoarse voice. So it’s been a quiet day. I’ve had a lunchtime work call, and the rest of … Continue reading Day 58 – Under The Weather
Day 57 – A Life-Changing Event Two Years Ago
Two years ago, Barry and I arrived at Tarleton for our booked passage on the Ribble Link. We'd just left the boat around 8.30 pm when my mobile phone rang.
Day 56 – More Skip Treasures And A Grant
We had to move for water today, so chose to cruise to Nantwich as it’s closer than Calveley services. Plus we can have our daily exercise going shopping ...
Day 55 – A Day of Quiet Acceptance
Because really, what can any of us menials do at the moment? Apart from accepting that the UK government are doing the best they can with what they know. Otherwise, all manner of conspiracy theories start to emerge, scary ones about subterfuge and plotting, and I just don't have the energy today to care. I've … Continue reading Day 55 – A Day of Quiet Acceptance