With the chimneys out and the fires alight, it is time to ensure our Smoke and Co2 monitors and working.
Stoves need care in use and checking the (baffle plate) plate a the top of your fire bricks for soot can avoid a blockage.
If your stove is sluggish please do check that the flue is clear and the baffle plate is clear to ensure we all can enjoy safely the joys of a solid fuel stove.

With the autumn comes the dropping of leaves into the canal and a timely reminder that if your boat looses propulsion and the propeller is clear it could be leaves.
The propeller sucks the leaves to itself and if you take the boat out of gear the leaves will drop away.
It can be very slow progress through very leafy areas with propulsion on and off until you get to a clearer stretch.

We are still enjoying the warmth of late summer but can see the autumn approaching, the drawing in of the evenings, the later sunrises all give our internal clocks the ques.
So Ownashare is equally planning for the changing season with boat surveys to inform the syndicates of work required over winter. All the AGM's are planned. Every season has its rhythm and after the calm of summer cruising Ownashare prepares for work around the corner.

The insect life this summer due to the dry hot conditions is very varied.
Last night the owls were busy hunting and hooting.
What a wonderful time to be boating

After returning from a wonderful week on the Shropshire union I am missing the wonderful freedom of boating
The lovely chats and friendship at locks to the cheery waves as we pass by.
We have some really great shares on offer why not come and join us

Meeting up at Crick seeing old friends and meeting new boaters is always great.
This year the it was especially good to see friends not seen due to the pandemic were back again.

Ownashare are busy gearing up for The Crick Show

We currently have some excellent offers on shares for sale and hope to meet new boaters and current and past share holders.
Happy Boating

Happy Easter.
The flowers and buds have been bursting everywhere over the last few weeks.
This is a truly hopeful time of year. With the awful news of war we have to be grateful for the peace and quiet of the English canal system.
I hope you are able to enjoy some time away from everyday life to refocus.

The spring has started to show us the wonderful colours, with daffodils, early primroses, crocus and buds starting to burst.
As more and more of us venture out on the cut to enjoy the wonders of Spring and the camaraderie of our fellow boaters is very evident.
Ownashare looks forward to introducing more like minded people to this relaxing lifestyle.

Now is the perfect time to ensure your flue is clear of soot and the baffle plate is not blocked lumps of soot.
Also checking the batteries for the Co 2 and smoke alarms is important.
Enjoy the lovely quiet evenings
Spring is just around the corner