The broken engine mounting bracket - the saga continues!
When you left us last Sid had made a repair of the bracket and we hoped it would get us down to Stourport where we were due to meet Bridget and Dave and new bracket.
However, we received a message from Dave the next day to say he had been unable to get the part but he gave us some places to try. Which we did. BUT, there is not one of these parts to be had in the UK at present. They are all on back order awaiting a delivery from the Netherlands and this is not due into the country until the 21st June. Oh blow!! Or something like that.
Various phone calls and an overnight thunderstorm later, we slowly make our way to Stourport with Sid's repair failing. He is rather unhappy about that!
Once in the basin we make our way over to the Starline Hire Boat jetty where we receive a warm welcome from Bridget and Dave. In view of the fact that a part can't be obtained Dave has arranged for a chap he knows to weld the broken bracket. The 'boys' take the bracket to the welders , it will be ready in thr morning, whilst Bridget and Jenny catch up with 24 years of gossip etc. Lots of chat!!!
We can now relax and enjoy a great evening with great friends! Lots of wine and laughter!
Great friends
The following morning the repaired bracket is collected, a brilliant repair it is too, Sid fitted it and voilà Hunters Moon is good to go. Thank goodness for good friends.
We have had a lovely explore of this charming town this afternoon , which has the air of a seaside town about it and is locally known as Stouport- by Sea and we can really understand why. The basin is steeped in history and surrounded by some beautiful Georguan houses and the clocktower dominates with its regular chimes on the hour. Another little gem on our travels .
Hunters Moon in Stourport Basin
At this point we were supposed to be heading onto the River Severn but due to family issues we are heading back to collect the car and return to Chichester for a week or two
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