Wednesday 30th May.
A late start and a slow day. Got some more polishing done. The boat is looking apreciative of some overdue TLC.
Thursday 31st May.
A bit more motivated today but most of the day was again spent on the boat.
Friday 1st June. 3 miles, 1 swing bridge, twice.
Now that Molly is all polished down her port side it is time to turn her around and work on the otherside. She moved about 30ft down the mooring before getting stuck on the bottom. A bit of a rock and manual pushing she was soon on her way and heading down the canal. At the swing bridge it was opened by the proceeding tour boat so we followed through but were left to close it. It was such a nice day we motored past the first winding hole and turned at the next, 1 1/2 miles from home. Motored back but this time Diana had no help with the swing bridge, never mind. Molly was nosed into her birth with the dirty side along side the pontoon. A lot of polishing to be done on this side.
The local chippy that closed in 2014 while we were on the canals is now open again with good reports on quality. We can confirm that the quality is very good. While sitting on a street bench eating we are approached by a local. "It is you isn't it". Yes it is. We met Helen during our last couple of days on the marina in 2016. They have a daughter in Gisborne and have visited us in Napier. After a quick chat an invitation to dinner tomorrow night is accepted.
The local chippy that closed in 2014 while we were on the canals is now open again with good reports on quality. We can confirm that the quality is very good. While sitting on a street bench eating we are approached by a local. "It is you isn't it". Yes it is. We met Helen during our last couple of days on the marina in 2016. They have a daughter in Gisborne and have visited us in Napier. After a quick chat an invitation to dinner tomorrow night is accepted.
Saturday 2 June.
We had intended to walk down to Bugsworth basin today as there is a music festival on but the day is overcast and a thunderstorm is forcast. The thunderstorm did not eventuate and the day was overcast and ideal to clean and polish. Molly is now looking like a new 28 year old.
At about 5pm we wander off to our dinner engagement to reaquaint ourselves with Helen & Richard. They have also invited another couple who have owned a boat, have vintage cars and she was the first or one of the first woman Air Traffic Controllers in the UK. We spent some time trying to remember the names of a number of Controllers that emigrated to NZ in the 60's and 70's. One came to mind and when I mentioned it her eyes rolled and laughter erupted. Yes he was a well known character. The evening was a great succsess which was indicated by not leaving till midnight.
At about 5pm we wander off to our dinner engagement to reaquaint ourselves with Helen & Richard. They have also invited another couple who have owned a boat, have vintage cars and she was the first or one of the first woman Air Traffic Controllers in the UK. We spent some time trying to remember the names of a number of Controllers that emigrated to NZ in the 60's and 70's. One came to mind and when I mentioned it her eyes rolled and laughter erupted. Yes he was a well known character. The evening was a great succsess which was indicated by not leaving till midnight.
Sunday 3 June.
Molly is really presentable now so some titivating was done. Replaced the front fender, checked that the generator worked, filled the water tank so now ready to move.
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