Today we reached the end of the Ashby canal, the picture below shows the future restoration route which will eventually go through Measham where the hull of The Maisibert was completed



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As we travel down the Ashby Canal it is noticeable the Autumn colours in the tree's.

The Maisibert is now back in the water after having its stern gear replaced at Star Line in Nuneaton.

 

Maisie had her first day at nursery today looking smart in her uniform.

I don't normally blog whilst off the boat but whilst we are in Essex celebrating Maisies's second birthday The Maisibert is in dry dock being repaired.
We have received the news that due to damage by getting vinyl lay on the prop we have to replace the stern gear.

Today as we travelled along the Coventry Canal we noticed on the horizon this model of a church made of straw.

 

Tonight it was drinks in the pub at Fradely Junction as we prepare to go our separate ways tomorrow.

We left Stone after last nights rain only to find the fields adjacent to the canal flooded for miles and at one point the water flowing off the fields into the canal.

We have now moved on to Stone where we met Maria for a Thai meal.
Friday we start our way back to prepare for winter.

Make my day and fly.

We returned to The Maisibert after celebrating Hilary's Birthday around Claire's and Darren's who made wonderful cup cakes.

We are currently travelling with Peter and Diane to Stone.