Tuesday, November 30, 2010

We found a Coal Boat

Del is still stuck on Derwent6 while Al is down in Kent with her dad, with reports that they have had more snow. They tried to get in to see Pam (Al's mum) but had to turn round due to the traffic and heavy snow, but the news is that she is on the mend (fingers crossed).

Del went on the hunt for more wood but has only found a few sticks. It's amazing that when you don't need it you see loads and when desperate none to be found. Del went to the local pub in the evening and chatted to other boaters and found out that a coal boat was iced in round the corner and the 'diesel in a can' man is also around so we should be alright. We are trying to save water already by making a hole in the ice and using canal water for the toilet using the Buckby can. The temperature in the evening was minus six again but the fire did at least take the chill off.

5 comments:

Carol and Alan said...

Hi Del, have been reading your blog and if we can help in any way please call us on 01543 490962. We have a warm home and a car should you need any type of supplies - we are here to help you. Let us know where you are on the canal and give our love to al and her mum and dad. We do know what you must be going through. xxxxx

Bottle said...

Hi Guys.

Long time no see, computer has been out of commission for last month. Sorry to catch up and here of Al's mum being 'unwell', best wishes to you all.

Del and Al said...

Hi Carol & Alan, bless you, you've been really kind. Have sent you a text xxx

Del and Al said...

Hi Bottle, thanks for your good wishes. We were getting worried about you, but guessed it was something like that....what a pain! Glad you're up and running again. Stay warm x

Anonymous said...

Hi del you should have rung grahams been getting around no problem in 4X4 speak soon max XXXX