Cross Green on the Staffs and Worcester

Yesterday we had a very short cruise (enough to recharge the batteries) from Brewood to bridge 8. We had bought some chrysanths and Bridie potted them up in our planter during the afternoon just before it started to rain about 5pm This was after shopping and looking round Brewood in the morning.  For once it was a lovely calm sunny morning and Bullfinch had departed north and Barola headed off south to explore the Staffs & Worcs.  There was a wedding starting at the church as we walked in the churchyard and we were treated to the bells ringing.

This morning we had a slow start as it was not very pleasant weather with very strong wind and light showers. Walked dogs back through bridge 9 and over bridge 10 Avenue bridge to walk a mile or so along the Lower Avenue which was pleasantly sheltered from the wind.

Eventually set off and watered up after 3 miles at Autherley Junction before passing through the stop lock and turning left onto the S&W. finally mooring at end of the 48hr moorings (just out of the trees) after the pub at Cross Green.

Brewood

Pleasant cruise south stopping for services at Wheaton Aston and moored up on one of the few gaps in the moorings at Brewood about 2pm. Within minutes of switching engine off everyone else except boat in front departed (was it something we said ?).  Bridie got talking to Peter and Linda off n.b. Bullfinch from Rufford moored facing us and heading north.  They have recently had a repaint and we were very impressed with the finish and I loved the look of their Sab engine.  David having just moored Barolo ahead joined in conversation and soon found that Peter and Linda were also from Chorley and remembered him from schooldays (and the 109 bus! )

The upshot of all this was that we all gathered in the Bridge Inn for a drink (or three) and spent a very convivial evening reminiscing and talking boats etc.