Mothers Day we went to watch Jon at a Great Heyward complete a 41 mile run to Burton. Back on boat for a nice dinner.
Babysat for Kate and Jon as they went out for dinner and pictures for Kate's 42nd birthday. Where have all those years gone.
Boaters nb Cockney Sparrow - Sue and Dave came round for a meal and borrowed all the River Thames books,how I envy them that trip. Dave enjoys his food!!!
A proud Nanny moment, Molly won a certificate in a National literacy competition for a poem called
Autumn Sences
I can hear people talking and whistling wind
I can smell the tasty burgers and the fresh wind
I can see people walking in the leaves
I can touch the crunchy leaves
I can taste healthy food
Molly Woods. age 5 Manor Hill First School
Off up to Dave and Celia's in Northallerton on 15th another good trip 'Up North' getting used to the A1 although I managed to miss the M18 coming back. Although every cloud has a silver lining I stopped off for a cuppa at Ken and Andrea ended up staying the night having a great time meeting friends Pete and Diane who I had heard so much about over the years.
Time with Dave and Celia was fab. Going to Whitby for the day having the traditional fish and chips for lunch. Popped up to Stoksley to see Julie, most sexy butcher in Yorkshire! And met up with Tony my hopefully newest crew mate for August. Dave advised me on a Blue tooth speaker for my music, have since brought one its magic, thanks Dave.
Back on boat for a few days helping Kate to make Easter bonnets or the girls for school, before a trip to the dentist then driving down to Worhing for Easter.
Weather was generally great although we did experience hurricane Katie on Easter Sunday. Lunch with Mum and Dad at the Fish Factory on Good Friday. Dinner at The Fox with Sue and Ken ( bit of a Dawn French moment) but lovely. Staying so near the seafront at Eddies was just wonderful, walks along the prom, do miss the sea.
Went over to Ropetackle to see Big Country on Saturday, short gig really but ended up in the Piste and Broke pub listening to a fab jaz and blues band.
Had lunch with Gill and Brian. Eddie is in love with Brian or is it his fantastic train set! Called into see Faye,Ryan and Chayse who is growing taller and such a sweetie.
Walks around Worthing and Arundel in the sunshine where perfect as was the company. Food at Sunnys and The Jaalfong also good.
Back to the boat Saturday and went to Gatehouse theatre to see The Chicargo Blues Brothers with Ginny, Kate and Jon. Good start to April.
Looked after Bracken ( Jons dog) for a few days, Gill and Mick, my homeless friends! Also came up for a few days, so full house, or boat. They picked up their Mobile home now! France here they come.
Received such sad news, my wonderful brother Andy has been diagnosed with Cancer, but he is a fit and otherwise healthy guy I have every confidence with surgery he will conquer this horrid disease.
Had in lovely surprise call from Kathy and Martin on nb Moriarty where chugging from Middlewich into Stone so where able to have a lovely eve on my boat good grub and someone to play Rumicub and cards with Brill!
I've taken up Crown a Green Bowles up at Tittensal having coaching sessions which are going well. Thanks Gill for nagging me!!! Also back volunteering up at Trentham busy potting up and planting out.
Molly had her 6th Birthday on 12th lots of pressys which included a new bike and clothes
Looking forward to going to Thorbury (near Bristol) folk festival next week. And as writing this on Friday 15th Brighton are playing Fulham tonight to help secure a place in the Premier League. Good Luck Seagulls.
