After a hard winter cooped up in the house we are out on the boat again. It feels wonderful.
First thing in the morning, off to the supermarket to get our provisions for the next few days. Back home and packing completed we set off for the Marina at 12. Before unpacking on the boat we turned on the electrics. Major problem with the invertor which generates 240V for our fridge and radio. It appeared to start OK then there was a buzzing noise and the invertor cut out with the error light bright red. I tried turning it on again - same result.
We could not consider a long journey with no fridge so we feared we would have to get someone out, and in the meantime go back home. Fortunately half an hour later it started with no problems - I think the buzzing noise was a relay which got corroded or damp during the winter. Everyting else seems to have survived the cold weather with no problems.
Excitement over and unpacking completed we had lunch and despite the strong wind decided to start on our way. Forunately the canal was sheltered from the wind so we had a very pleasant journey - just a couple of miles of gentle cruising and one lock to the visitor moorings just before Fradley Junction. We will probably eat out tonight at the famous Swan Inn overlooking the canal junction.
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Glad you managed to get away despite the hiccups! Fradley Junction is where we got our first (and only) taste of living on a boat. When we were between houses in a chain, we rented a boat moored at Fradley for a week until we could move into our new house. We loved the experience! Shall be following you along your way. Hope the weather is kind to you. Lesley W
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