Banjo in new mooring in Skipton
We had intended to leave Skipton today, to head northwest, further into the Pennines. However, plans are made to be changed, and so we are still here in Skipton. Some considerable time ago, we commissioned a hood to cover the rear of Banjo. We then 'lost touch' with Lee, the hood maker, until a couple of days ago, when he called to say that he wanted to start work! So, we stayed in Skipton and Lee joined us at lunchtime. 
Lee starting work on the hood
We moved Banjo into a new mooring adjacent to the car park, and Lee got stuck in. He stayed until about 7pm, and plans to return to wherever we are next week - hopefully! We did a bit of shopping and now have a fridge stuffed to the gunnels to see us through the next few days when we will be out in the wilds.
Moored in the Spring Branch in Skipton
The Spring Branch runs out of the centre of Skipton up around the back of the castle - very pretty but very narrow. Boats over 35 feet long cannot turn round in the branch and so we are moored near the junction where we can reverse out in the morning.
Angela stuffing pidgeons
There are loads of ducks, pidgeons and seagulls here, and Angela became the best of freinds with them all, aided by an endless supply of freshly bought bread! These birds will really miss Angela when we move off tomorrow.
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