Saturday 5th May
We have arrived in Gloucester Docks. We are moored up at the Barge Arm, adjacent to the National Waterways Museum.
The basin is full of boats waiting to go up the Severn.
We have walked up to the lock and looked at the Severn. It is currently at 6.2 metres, which is 3 metres above the safe travelling limit.
So it looks like a waiting game from now on. Some people say it will be safe on Monday, others say Wednesday or Thursday.
Will keep you informed

Friday 4th May. Star Wars Day (May the 4th be with you)
Still at Rea Bridge on Glos/Sharpness Canal. Everything now ready for our trip.
Car back at home, picked up the ashes of our 22 year old cat. Lodger moved in. Water pump for boat arrived and fitted. Shopping completed.
Tomorrow we are going to Gloucester Docks.
We have seen a number of boats passing us going to the Upton on Severn folk festival. So hopefully we can go up the Severn on Sunday as planned

Thursday 3rd May
Left Frampton this morning.

Now at Rea Bridge in Quedgeley. At last something has worked in our favour. We have made a few last minute orders,  which will be delivered tomorrow to our home address.

Saturday morning moving up to Gloucester Docks, however we are not expecting to join the river severn on Sunday. This is due to a telephone call to the lock keeper who informed us today, that the river level is 3 metres above summer level.

(Mooring 107 at Saul Junction Marina. Empty.)

We will just wait it out

Wednesday 2nd May
Have finally left the marina. Filled up with diesel, water and pump out. Now just outside Frampton, will travel up to Quedgeley tomorrow. Lots of boats waiting for floods to go down

Monday 30th April 2012
Due to high winds and heavy rainfall, we are still in the marina. The lock at Gloucester Docks is closed to all canal traffic due to high water levels and debris. Upper Lode Lock on the Severn is also closed.
The River Avon is on Red Alert meaning no movement.
We have checked with the met office, and Wednesday looks like the best day to leave the marina.
Hopefully we will still be able to join the Severn on Sunday 6th May

On Sunday 6th May we will be going in to the lock at Gloucester Docks around 9.40am. If you want to see us leave, or meet us at Tewkesbury in the afternoon, please feel welcome to do so.

Dates so far

Due to the current water shortages on the canal networks, we have revised our plans.
On Saturday 28th April we will be at Gloucester docks, and having an evening meal at The Vinings restaurant. Please feel free to join us.
On the 5th May we will be back at Gloucester Docks following tests and services on our boat.
On Sunday 6th May we will be going up the Severn to Tewkesbury, and staying overnight.
On Monday 7th May We will be staying at Pershore
Tuesday 8th May Evesham
Wednesday 9th May River Avon
Thursday 10th May River Avon
Friday 11th May Stratford On Avon
Saturday 12th May Stratford on Avon
Sunday 13th May Stratford on Avon
Monday 14th May Join the Stratford Canal to Wilmcote
Tuesday 15th May Lowsonford
Wednesday 16th May Kingswood Junction
Thursday 17th May Join the Grand Union  stop overnight at Knowle
Friday 18th May Catherine de bar
Saturday 19th May "We will need help" We have 30 + locks to negotiate in order to pass through Solihull. We have been told it is not a good place to moor overnight. If you would like to help, and stay overnight on the boat call 07900186705