Advice from Brenda:- If you have a favourite vegetable peeler or kitchen knife, pack them in your main luggage as hire company offerings tend to be dire. This applies to any small utensil that you would find it difficult to do without in the kitchen. If you (or any of your crew) regularly use a hairdryer, check with the hire company whether you will have sufficient mains power. Many a hireboat shaver socket has been blown up by people thinking it'll run a battery charger or a hair dryer. Lastly, bring coats that are suitable for English rain. Layers work well in our constantly changing climate. A cheap golfing umbrella should do you proud, might be better to get one here though.
Graham www.jannock.org.uk
