A short cruise today to Lowesmoor Wharf for a pump out ready for 3 day cruise with friends next week, a mile and 2 locks each way. The CRT pumpout facility at Diglis is still out of commission and has been since the stoppage notice late May. Apparently lead was stolen from the roof and rain go into the electrics. Given the time the facility has remained of of commission the only conclusion is that it's being left to deteriorate until it is 'beyond economic reapair'.
Whilst at Lowesmoor asked for a quote for repainting the boat. Email with price waiting when we got home, £4017. This not an obvious winning price as the three quotes received are all about this price. Nothing back from from Robin of New & Used Boat Co, Hanbury. Why do tradesmen not have the decency to say when the job is not of interest? I suspect Pinder by publishing his prices sets the price from this end of the WBC.
Pleased to see that Ada's old steel holding tank has been recycled. It has been cut in 2, painted, and has now replaced the rotting plant barrels in front of the office. Apparently, above the usual effluent level, it was riddles with holes.
Saw a bear on the offside bank when cruising up (in Kent they'd think it was a lion) but forgot to take a picture on the way back.
Having delayed at Lowesmoor Wharf we were too late to go into Worcester for lunch so had good value sandwiches at the Cafe Afloat.
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