We have been back in Essex catching up with friends and family an tonight we have been out to celebrate Sacha's birthday.

 This weekend started with spending the day with Caroline and James in Burton on Trent.
The last two days we have spent with Diane and Peter at their house taking in the views.

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY RITA

Today we drove to Great Heywood to see Rita on her birthday after a walk to Shugborough Hall and back Rita supplied a fantastic tea.

Today I fitted and tried the two triangular panels to widen the cratch and prepare for the hard top to be fitted at a later date.

Today Cassie and I had a long walk just before the showers started.
We have settled into marina life and hope to discover some long walks on those sunny winter days.

Today we drove to Fradley Junction to catch up with Rita and Scooby at lunch time when we had homemade soup and rolls.
Then we had a walk around Fradley Pool with Cassie.

Whilst back we have had a couple of Maisie, Nanna and Granddad days one being a wet day in Maldon and today a wet day in Colchester.

 The last couple of weeks we have been back in Essex returning to attend Maisie's fourth birthday.
Claire showed her expertise in cake making.