Autumn Looms

Well as we head towards the autumn the best way to sum up the British summer so far is that it was a marked improvement on last year! Although writing this post you wouldn't think so as the remnants of Hurricane Bill passes over the UK.

Typical really as Dee and I prepare for an extended Bank Holiday Weekend on the cut, not that were going that far from Wigram's due to other commitments!

We've been married now for just over 3 months and I still can't get used to seeing Mrs Yates on various documents that drop in. I keep thinking why on earth is my mother having her post sent here. Only kidding Dee!! Seriously though Dee and I would like to thank everyone for their cards and gifts, some of which were incredibly generous.

Anyway as an update for the family, this September is a busy month with a trip to Spain, Torrevieja to be precise, for a short visit to see Dee's dad. Then a few days after returning we're off to France to visit our adopted parents Johnny and Pat on their narrowboat Hoddydod, currently moored in Paris, something we always look forward to. We'll probably stay until they get fed up with us!

Plans are currently underway for our return trip to Canada next September, having fallen in love with the country when staying in Banff for our wedding. This time the plan is to hire a couple of RV Motor homes and to travel from Calgary to Vancouver across The Rockies, taking in the National and Provincial Parks. Amazingly we'll be accompanied by the third member of this marriage, my best man Dave! We've already chosen our motor home, pictured above, and await his choice, so get your skates on Holloway!!

From a boating perspective the area remains extremely busy and for probably the first time since opening, Wigram's Marina will be almost to capacity by the time everyone puts in for the winter.