On 23, Jul 2007, at 20:55, Ann wrote: > Has there been any more news from Andrew and Wendy? From News 24 it > still > looks pretty awful in that area and I haven't heard anything or a few > days.
If I may be so bold as to relate what I have heard. They are back at home, a foot of water having been through the house. Water receding. Long process anticipated getting repairs done, possible temporary caravan to live in on the drive. (inappropriate quip - with a suitable grappling iron they might snatch one passing down the river) Andrew has been on LT overnight and restored a number of mooring lines. Nothing but superficial damage apparently. Now working out strategy for landing the boat back in the place where the river normally is. New mooring arrangements for LT and elec supply worse for wear. A & W shocked and weary but resolute. Andrew telephoned this morning to determine Uncle Mort's whereabouts. Despite extreme difficulties in Gloucester area I hear the canal has been up and down a foot or so as they use it to protect the city as far as possible. G&S water quality not too special but that may shift those fresh water molluscs from the prop and rudder. Beeky PS - the fresh water molluscs on the stern gear referenced above have, I believe, cured the cavitation noises/vibrations which were annoying at certain prop revs.
