A mixed day of weather with some warm sun and equally some dull periods with gusting winds – fairly typical of the week so far – greeted me when stepping out from my local apartment to see what was going on in the vicinity (Brindley Place, Birmingham). (Click on image for larger view.)

First boat with someone enjoying the day was Mike Morley. He was in good spirits, being about to get started on his cruising (probably the Eastern side of the country he told me) until November. Then he’ll return to his winter mooring at Hawne Basin on the extreme South end of the Dudley No2 and a stones throw from Halesowen.

Last weekend he was working the bar (serving I think he meant) at the Coombeswood Canal Trust Open Weekend (see my account of this) at Hawne Basin. We agreed that the event was terrific in atmosphere being blessed with great weather.

His nb Jessica is very smart and well kept with just the right amount of artistic effects, in my humble opinion.

Happy cruising Mike!