After spending some time with Ron in Clacton we returned to the marina at Aston to collect the boat and set off for a cruse along the canal. Staying in marina’s is quite an expensive way to do things. Of course, Covid-19 has put a very different spin on things and we are not entirely sure how things will progress. It seems, from all we have read, that the canal network will remain open. We hope so.
Our plan is to cruise through Stoke-on-Trent, stopping along the way until we get some dates for Lyn’s funeral (and if we can even have it, what with the social distancing) and Dee’s flat moving date, which is pencilled in for the 20th April. Once we have a date to work to, we can plan where to moor up and get the car and drive back. In the mean time, we are just going to enjoy the travelling and taking in the sights. The weather is looking good too – so I think we will be in for a nice short break from it all. I am sure Covid-19 will do its best to screw things up but we will just take each day as it comes.
So, the first stop is about a mile along the cut at Stone – we will be here a couple of days, then we will move along a bit for a couple more until we get some dates together.
A low light shot on my phone 
Stone is really lovely 
Check what I am holding! 
Moored in Stone 
Quite a nice day all in all 
Leaving Aston Marina
Artful Dodger 