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Sailing on board Passim – my brother’s new boat in Stockholm – quite a different kettle of fish from Adagio! But great fun

At last, the legacy of the floods has been shed loads of debris and silt. These all pile up at the lock gates, making some almost impossible to open. The CRT gangs have been working to clear the rubbish and get all the locks operational. This afternoon came the Good News that we’ve been waiting for – from midday on Friday the river will be open. We may postpone our (maiden) voyage until Monday – avoiding the rush of grockles charging about the harbour and river. Although, they might cause more mischief and another stoppage … it’s a risk but Adagio is ready – new gang-plank/ladder installed today, coal taken on board … brass band hired, we’re all set for the off. Might send out a plea for helpers on Monday afternoon …

Brilliant day & outcome on Tuesday – after a visit to Devizes marina we now have a berth for Adagio (April – September).  Now all we have to do is get her there …

apologies to Viv – the blue line is not her planned course!

well it might be …