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Title: The Sumpners Afloat - Adventures on "Old Nick" - an Ortomarine-built, Vetus powered Electric Serial Hybrid Narrowboat

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26th to 31st May – Back to dear old Welford – again….

It hardly seems possible that until very recently, I was moaning about how cold May was and suddenly – record breaking heat! I’ve gone from wearing dressing gowns over my clothes to wearing as little as decently possible! You really don’t want to know!

Our lovely shady, cool Monday moo...


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Fam time!

18/th May – Time with the family – long overdue!

Rain was forecast for Monday so we decided to stay put and also to see if we can get a night in nearby Debdale Wharf Marina. A quick phone call ascertained that we’d be welcome. As it happens, the rain was far le...


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11th May to

Just stooging around really……………..

I mentioned that this year’s cruising was a bit complex. The funeral was one of the complications, but that is now behind us. The next “complication” is a visit from our son George and his family, followed by a visit by some more friends. I say “complication” because we have to find somewhere ...


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27th April to 10th May – A bit of cruising, a trip home, followed by more cruising

Monday morning. A beautiful day. I did a bit of admin before setting off on the first hop of our trip back towards Crick and left late morning. It was already hot and I wished I’d set off earlier – but hindsight is a wonderful thing, eh?

it was almost too ho...


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