View to Bridgwater Tower from above Office Lock
However this morning I ran out of water and wood having totally forgot to fill up before leaving the dock last week. This causes a couple of issues including lack of shower and also risking breaking the water pumps when I turn a tap on! So decision to be made - back to Clarence, or up through Office Lock to the water point. Neither seem like an attractive proposition following a 12hr shift, getting back at 7.30am, and feeling zombified. So maybe a shower at work will do, and a few litres of tescos finest water! At least until friday when I'm done.
Last couple of weeks we've been over to Cumbria(St Bees) to visit Pete and Michelle and the little nephews. Great timing as York City were away at Barrow, which of course finished 0-0 much to my annoyance. Baby Edward and James were in good form though. Nice walk to the beach and back.
James discussing the meaning of life with Katy and Pete:
Now it's December and the wintry weather has finally arrived - Frosty this morning and nearly as bad inside the boat. Took 3hrs of central heating to get things warmed up and still needed full thermals and extra blankets to get off to sleep. Have a delivery of wood and coal on the way so only temporary. With the stove going it gets too hot sometimes, but does mean a nice warm glow - even after a few hours sleep. I have some good shots of Clarence Dock all locked up with ice from last christmas when I did my recce on the mooring. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens this time round.
Clarence Dock or the Antarctic?
The cut to Leeds Lock & Clarence Dock
River Ouse from Ouse Bridge in York last year:
All Christmas shopping still do - but plenty of time yet right?
Oh and check this link out - A rather amusing wiki about Narrowboats!
http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Narrowboat
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