Wednesday 15th December

 Moved a couple of miles and moored for the night at Campbell Park. Got up Thursday and moved again. Now moored at Fenny Stratford for a day or two. Stock up with xmas shopping etc. Pick up gas and coal.

 Still at Gifford. Being near a waterpoint, taking the opportunity to clear the laundry basket.

Probably move tomorrow if the weather improves.

Monday 6th December

 A weekend of storms and iced in again on Sunday.

The ice had cleared by Monday, so managed to move on for water. 

Headed for Giffard Park with the Canal water level down by a foot. Enroute, both banks were showing silt, so any chance of mooring or pulling in with a fouled prop would be a no no.

This section has had no dredging whatsoever for 20 years that I know of, could be possibly longer. CRT when questioned on the subject just ignore.

Still, the CEO and his directors seem happy enough to pocket their six figure salaries and perks. Bring back BW and the option of accountability.

Tuesday 30th November

 Moved to Bradwell. Not far, but can get the dog clipped before xmas.

Very bad depth on this stretch of canal. Lack of rain keeping the water low, and lack of dredging by Canal and River Trust making things 10 times worse. I really wish the management team for this area would either get their act together or sod off.

Monday 29th November

 Wanted to move today, but bloody canal is frozen. Stuck here till tomorrow then.

Thursday 25th November

 Cruised to Yardley Gobian to turn, and picked up a fishermans keepnet on the prop in the winding hole.

Eventually managed to clear it and cruised to just below Cosgrove lock in order to shelter from the forecast storm.

Probably move on again Sunday or Monday.

November 21st 2021

 Moved today, and headed north.

Engine decided to play up. Started billowing black smoke and only firing on three cylinders.

Through Cosgrove lock, up onto the 48's and moored.

Spent the rest of the day and Monday sorting the engine. Looks like a valve rocker has come loose. Anyway, eventually sorted.