Saturday, June 27, 2009

THE ELIZABETH ROSE II IS IN THE CANAL!

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Yeatsall Farm - where Helen and David will be staying while 'outfitting' the Elizabeth Rose II.St Stephens Hill Farm - the view across from Yeatsall Farm .
So Here They Are-
The
Much Anticipated further updates on Helen and David's Narrowboat Adventures in the wilds of the Midland Canal System (UK).
Backstory - the ER2 Narrowboat is 60 feet long - a few feet longer than of some of the older canal locks, therefore, once she was 'seaworthy', she had to be craned into the Coventry Canal (which could take her length) and then 'sailed' from there to her mooring at Kings Bromley Marina on the Trent & Mersey Canal.

This is the email I received this morning:
Hi Guys,
Crazy days! Got rid of rental car at Manchester Airport, M6 was a parking lot. Had a great evening with our Cheese Boat friends got home at midnight. Heather (daughter) and Jamie (son in law) coming for the weekend. Feel like I should be writing a telegram.....Spend lots a time on the road,stop.....Get gun shoot oneself,stop..........
As promised and you are the first to see her in flight.

So Without Further Ado...On To The Pix taken by David Wanamaker (c) 2009

1. 15 Metric Tons Spun On A Dime
2. Almost There3. Elizabeth Rose II Meets The Coventry Canal
4. A New Blank Canvas I don't suppose you can understand why they chose this Area of the World to live?
Nah..didn't think so. (grin)
Blessings to my family and friends in the UK
Have A Great Summer!
Shanti