First thing we drove up to Tarleton to see whether the boatyard there was still operational - it seemed so four years ago but things can change. It was very much there but, as it was Bank Holiday Monday, closed for the day. However, a chap working there on his boat did give us encouragement to think that they might be able to help us. They open again tomorrow just after 8.
On the way back we stopped at an excellent DIY store and picked up a hosepipe connector so that we can join both of our hoses together. The tap is a bit too far for the longer one to reach the bow - we are moored stern end nearest the bank.
Later, one of the contacts of a contact at the marina did stop by to say that his person should be in touch tomorrow.
However, the main aim today was to give the boat outside a very good clean and polish. This is not a quick job. Mike started when we returned from Tarleton and continued, apart from a lunch break, until six in the evening. The day, which had started very grey, gradually turned sunny and warm for working in! Still, the boat is now as good as it has looked for some time - this is the first time we have polished it on both sides, bow and stern decks and the tunnel bands!
There must be something in the water as today we did the same... can't believe HOW dirty it had gotten... I even put the mooring lines in cushion covers and ran them through the washer too!
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