Wednesday 31 July 2013

Braunston and Hillmorton

Still no locks today, Dianne is sure having a holiday!
A steady run in to Braunston in the drizzle with a stop at the junction right outside Midland Chandlers. There was a boat taking up a little more room than perhaps he should and as we were manoeuvring to get in behind him, Dianne slipped backwards and entered the water up to her right knee! No damage done but it did shake her up for a while.
The main reason for the visit was to sort one of the burners on the Spinflo hob that has not been working since we left Sharpness. It would light but would not stay on. The obvious cause would be a duff thermocouple as we had a similar problem on the grill last year. Bingo they had one in stock so the purchase was made.


This was not a place to linger as other boaters were lining up to moor in the same place in order to do their browsing.


We motored on to Hillmorton and moored up outside The Old Royal Oak as by now the rain was getting quite persistent. Mustn't complain though. Noticed that on Wednesdays they do a Curry and a Pint for £4.99. A no-brainer me thinks!


In order to earn this treat Keith set to in order to remove the old thermocouple Easier said than done. There was an awkward nut to remove from the device and no room to operate from inside a cupboard and with no spanner of the right size. So off he went to the boatyard ,that was next to the pub, and was loaned a selection of spanners. The nut was soon off and the new thermocouple fitted, everything reassembled, a gas leak check made (no pipes were removed) and hey presto, it worked again. Spanners were returned together with a bottle, in appreciation of the loan. 
Now the sun is coming out again and all is well.

2 comments:

  1. Hi Keith & Dianne

    We have only just realised you are blogging. We have added you to our blog list and have enjoyed reading your about your cruising especially down the Severn. The photos are great.

    Hope to see you both in September.

    Enjoy the rest of your journey.

    Ali

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  2. We have been following your blog though as you went East bravely before us!
    CU in September.
    K&D

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