Because it`s raining, that`s why. Although there`s really not much to be glum about; we are moored in the lovely Staffs village of Alrewas, and there`s plenty to see and do. For one thing we`ve been speaking with our neighbour, the friendly fellow pictured on the left. But we`ve also been doing a bit of research into solar panels for M and visiting the National Memorial Arboretum, which is just outside the village, a short walk away.
The Arboretum is a very large area of grass and newly planted trees divided into different sections not only dedicated to the many divisions of the armed forces but also other to private, commercial and public life. The most poignant bit is a large circular series of walls set on a small hill that contains the names of all those British service personnel killed since WW2. It finishes with those who died in 2011, leaving a long stretch of empty wall ahead.
Sue has been to the local reserve with her bins, as usual, and there is plenty of boat activity passing by our mooring to catch the eyes and make them lift from a book. Sunbeam S7, named after a British motorcycle of the 1950s, is on a residential mooring opposite and our neighbour is still standing at his gate. And it`s still raining. So, we`ll run the engine, enquire about solar panels, put the kettle on and stay put for another day. `Keep Calm and Carry On`, as it said on the tea towels in the Arboretum`s gift shop.
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| To my knowledge he`s had at least 10 apples today |
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| Sunbeam S7, and it`s the right colour |
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| Austin taxi ... |
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| ... and a traditional grocer. The canals tend to pass through a bygone era |
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| Sue at the National Arboretum ... |
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| ... where we opted for the Visitor Centre |
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