Just too enjoyable

Apologies for not writing recently but we've been too busy enjoying ourselves. On Monday we made our way to Nantwich, leaving behind this

Narrow Prees Branch 

for this

Lovely, wide Shroppie!

We spent Monday and Tuesday in a nice, albeit crowdy, spot with company both front and rear

To the front 

Behind us.

These guys had met up here and on Tuesday organised a BBQ. We were sat out minding our own business when we were invited to join them. Soon, passerby were joining in too.

A great time was had by all and we headed back to Lottie around 8.30.

Up and away yesterday we made our way onto the Middlewich Branch and these perfect, remote moorings called Sykes Hollow.

No TV, no satellite, no people - perfect. Now was the time to get smoking! With a piece of brisket and a turkey leg marinated and rubbed, off we go!

It was seat of the pants stuff and I quickly realised the fire was too small. No problem, out with the ancient BBQ I use as a fire pit.

Topped up with the extra coals it actually went quite well for a first effort - definitely a different taste than BBQ.

So day turned into night, a couple of large logs were chopped down a bit and the fire pit put to use until nightfall when we finally went indoors. I don't think I've ever been happier.