Repainting the Well Deck.

 Monday 28th August 2023 near Moore.

Bank Holiday Monday started cool and grey but the forecast did not predict rain (it lied!). We walked into the centre of Lymm for breakfast at The Coffee House, where we were warmly received (the second customers of the day at 9.05!).  We then went to Sainsbury's for a "few bits", passing the old cross and village stocks on the way. It's always a bit sad to leave lovely Lymm, but if all goes to plan, we shall be coming back this way next year.

We have seen a number of "recycled" surplus ship's lifeboats on the canals. This one, though still "work in progress", had been converted with some imagination but must still be quite dark inside. A bit claustrophobic?

We are always amused to see the way that some properties embrace the canal whereas others try to shut it out. This garden definitely fell into the latter category but its bank of wild flowers was spectacular.

Despite the forecast, there were intermittent very strong rain showers and a prevailing cold wind, hence R ended up wearing several layers to keep warm and dry.

Over the last couple of days, R has worked on the well deck floor at MM's bow. Some rust had broken through, so R sanded it back, treated the rust, undercoated it yesterday and then put a top coat of green paint on this afternoon. Luckily, with the exception of a few spots, the rain held off until the paint was dry. It looks a lot better now.

Tonight's mooring, appropriately called "Moore"! We remembered it from our way up to Liverpool and looked out for it again as it's a very quiet and open spot.

 Today: 7 miles, 0 locks and 2.5 hours.

Trip: 199 miles, 80 locks and 102.4 hours.