Water Down Below!!

Awoke on Monday morning to find water on the galley floor. At first thought the fridge had defrosted but quickly discovered we had a serious water leak coming from the water tank. The space under the floor was full of water. After a full assessment of the situation we decided to run for home so the boys at JD Narrowboats could sort the problem. So we spun the boat around and headed back to Fradley Junction. We left the boat overnight and arrived back to start the run back home. We left Fradley at 9am with a plan to do 25.5 miles and 15 locks back home. If all want to plan we would be home by 9pm. All started well but once we were through Alrewas we hit queuing boats at Wychnor lock. Jan went down to help speed boats through. By the time the boat in the lock and moved through the other boats said we could jump the queue. People on the cut are so nice. When we arrived at Barton Turn Lock there were 3 boats queuing, but the boat that had gone through Wychnor lock had told them of our mad dash and they all waved us through the queue and down the lock. Jan was in tears and how helpful ever body was. It took 11 hours to do the 25.5 miles and 15 locks. We arrived at 8pm and today the boys are looking at the boat. We have to say a big thank you to everyone who help us yesterday.