little duck!

I remember as a child we seemed to have lots of starlings in our garden but then they diappeared from the area and it was rare to see them. In the last few years I have noticed their return. Firstly appearing in the local supermarket car park where there is some cover over the main walkways thwn last year back in the garden.when mum put meal worms on the bird table there must have been at least numbers into their teens all descend to the table at once, a lovely sight if somewhat amazing at how quick they cleared the mealworm.

So are we but you are showing off with blue sky! Its been dry but chilly on the staffs and worcs today, now at (near) Barlaston and will start up Trentham lock tomorrow. Despite the railway a really nice mooring spot!

Penkridge saffs and wors

Not sure if thats the correct name for them but we are moored next to chocolate boat so of course have supported them by buying some yummy samples! Have used cheese boat o several occasions. What boats have you supported on the cut?

We made it down the 21 after meeting brighton and Nuneaton and dora venus in the services at broad street, we then let dora venus pass us in a pound as paul grappled to release a tape measure from around the prop! Bella whined most of the way down as she's not keen on locks. We are now near Penkridge and have moored next to the chocolate boat- yummy! Safe journey home to everyone!

There seems to be some problems getting in and out of bradley, depth?

Tree where are you, you said you would be an hour nearly 2 hours ago, should I put kettle on yet! !

We are waiting at smethwick locks are follpwing a working pair but motor had plastic sheeting roun prop!

Apologies to bearwood boster we were trying to clear our prop when we passed you earlier, it worked! Got to lunchtime with no trips down the weed hatch!

Duplicated post due to my impatience and using phone!

Too much information about the dog paul! :-) I am now counting the hours til im on the train, more than a little excited!

The description made me laugh in several places but being on the short side at 4'10" I guess this boat is not for me!