As we take Intrepid to have the bottom blacked we encounter dust storms as the soil is eroded from the parched fields.

Rita showing the British (Canadian) spirit and be damned we will have a bbq.

Before we handed the boat over to Mavis and John we managed to have our first BBQ of the year with Rita and Scooby.

Monday we handed The Maisibert over to our friends Mavis and John whilst we prepare to cruise the sister boat Intrepid.

The next day we moved on to Braunston and Hilary cruised her first tunnel.

We met Rita and Scooby for a couple of games nights before moving off to prepare for Mavis and John who are taking the boat for a few days.

Ray cruised us through the locks and we moored at Norton Junction where we finished the day in the New Inn with a meal and a drink.

Elaine took us from Weedon to Buckby locks passing the unfortunate sight of a burnt out canal boat.

We have started this summers cruise with the help of Ray,Craig, Elaine and Sacha

We have had a week of catching up, Friday night we had a meal and drinks with Del and Al in the Wharf at Fenny Compton.

Followed by a games weekend with Rita and Scooby at Atherstone.

Then we met with Penny from Intrepid at Houghton near Cambridge.

Rest of the week has been preparing for the summer trip.

Having a cuddle with my granddaughter Madison whilst out celebrating the twins birthday.

Birthday cake I made for the twins.

My children Claire and Craig celebrating their 24th birthday on Sunday.

In the picture Sacha is showing off her sweets she made for part of her Mum's Mothers Day present.