Hello from sunny Wolverhampton,
Yesterday new crew were enlisted for a very special birthday voyage. Replete with picnic and birthday cake.
The new cabin boy tried to abandon ship,
The rest of the crew seemed to enjoy themselves.
We said goodbye to them at Wheaton Aston and settled in for a thunder storm that never arrived.
In the morning we gave the engine a service. Topped up the gearbox oil, thanks support crew, then changed the oil and filter. Then the good captain donned her trusty boiler suit and went below to clear the bilges.
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There was a bit of background action too, Mabel was pushed into the cut by Daisy.
The fire brigade came along and fished her out.
It all ended happily and the farmer got shouted at by the firemen to take more care of his cows.
We couldn't take much more excitement so headed for Wolverhampton. If you have ever gone to Telford on the A5 you'll have passed under this rather fine Thomas Telford bridge. Here's what it looks like from the top.
We are now moored up just outside Wolverhampton ready for an early morning dash through the town.
