Narrowboat 'wilvir'

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Photo:
1. Droylesden Marina moorings.
2. Shaun and Sue.
3. 'Whisper' turning out of the marina

Having 'tweeted' for a while now, I came across the skipper of narrowboat 'whisper' who moors on the Lower Peak Forest Canal. So in the time honoured tradition of making new friends I invited Shaun to the boat while we were in dry dock. There we properly introduced ourselves and arranged to meet again, with his wife Sue, aboard their boat at Droylsden Marina where we were to moor over the Easter Weekend.

Suffice to say, we have all become good friends and look forward to hopefully meeting again sooner rather than later.

10th Apr 2012, 15:33

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Shaun says:

I look like Popeye lol

10th Apr 2012, 16:43

Elaine and Jim Darwen(elaine-dot-darwen-at-bt-dot-com) says:

Hi Bill
Hope you remember us, we first met you at Haigh Hall on the L & L, then on the Trent and Mersey when we had a hire boat , then lastly when we was walking down the llangollen whilst awaiting the build of our own nb Lottie D. We keep tabs on your whereabouts from your blog in the hope our paths may cross again.. We are still just weekend and holidays aboard our nb which we have now had for nearly 2 years, but in 2 years time we hope to retire and turn into CC and sell up to enjoy full life afloat.
Hope all is well eith you all and that Gunner is keeping you fit.. If we see you are in the area we will try to catch up with you either on foot or on the boat.. take care for now

12th Apr 2012, 07:18

wilvir says:

Hi Elaine/Jim,

We certainly do remember you both and often wonder how your life is unfolding as you move towards retirement.

We're currently moored just outside of Worsley on the Leigh Branch of the Bridgewater Canal, heading for Liverpool. We're booked into Salthouse moorings for a week beginning 25 April.

If you're of a mind to, you're more than welcome to come visit between now and then.

Email me your mobile telephone number and we can maybe arrange a meet somewhere.

12th Apr 2012, 09:25

Elaine & Jim(elaine-dot-darwen-at-bt-dot-com) says:

well what a small world... we are actually moored at Scarisbrick Marina which is on the Leeds Liverpool on your way to Liverpool... you actually pass our Marina on your travels... Let us know when your around Burscough or Scarisbrick and we will certainly come to see you.. I will e mail you my mobile number and we can touch base

16th Apr 2012, 20:17

wilvir says:

I'll be calling in to refuel at Scarisbrick marina so I'll give you an idea of where we'll be for this coming weekend later this week.

17th Apr 2012, 18:12

Elaine & Jim says:

Bill, i had my laptop re built and cant seem to retrieve your e mail address... if you drop me an e mail at elaine.darwen@bt.com i will respond with my contact number so we can meet up whilst you in our neck of the woods :)

19th Apr 2012, 08:19

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