Back onto the Mac in the rain

(Jan) - For those who follow our blog:  it was Chris's birthday yesterday.

We set off from Bugsworth Basin this morning as we needed supplies from Tesco in Whaley Bridge and also a pump out.  For fellow boaters, there is a Tesco super-store at B37A on the Peak Forest near Bugsworth Basin, just a few yards' walk, very handy. 

The best way to describe the weather today was heavy showers, lots of heavy showers.  There is something about lying in a boat snug and warm listening to the rain thundering on the boat outside (last night).  Makes you feel so snug, but life goes on and move must happen.  So batten the hatches and move on with a very depressed looking wet Spot.  Do you leave her depressed or put on her weather coat and exacerbate her misery?!!

Despite the weather, one thing that always gets to your soul is the bird song first thing in the morning.  As we have been moored last night in deep woodland, there is always the deep echo of bird-song, the blackbirds and blue tits.  Makes you appreciate that 'lonely' morning song.

So pleased we travelled along this canal stretch yesterday and saw the picturesque sights as today all was overcast with deep clouds over the hills.

We returned to the Boars Head for a meal. Jan had the last portion of game pie. The food is very good and the staff very dog friendly.