A new season

I unwrapped Olivia about mid-February and, so far, have done about 3, or maybe 4, short local cruises. Up to Whilton, turn round, come back or down to Gayton (empty loo), turn round and back.

I allowed my hot water boiler to freeze over Winter. I knew I had to drain it down and I honestly thought I had but, hey, I hadn't. I am, therefore, getting to know some of the local plumbers. The first came to fix the boiler which is an obsolete model (of course) but he was able to solder it and get it going. However, my shower is still not getting hot and the boiler is cutting in and out. I've been told it is pulsating water pressure. So I am now talking to another plumber about something called an accumulator which is supposed to rectify the pulsating. . .more later.

I am busy making plans for this year's cruising which include London, where I am going to see Neil Young at Hyde Park (via Milton Keynes where Luke and I are going to see The Strawbs) and Cropredy, where we are going to see Fairport Convention. All of this while fulfilling Summer work commitments which will involve quite a lot of to-ing and fro-ing via public transport. It seems that my philosophy for this year is a slow boat to various gigs and festivals.

Last year's blog is available to view at http://www.nb-olivia-2008.blogspot.com/