Well another week has passed and still we have been unable to venture out. Our last time was when we brought the boat back from Stoke Golding after having her out of the water to have her bottom blacked. Persistently low temperatures have given rise to a layer of ice so thick on the canal and in the marina that there is absolutely no movement when walking around inside. Temperatures are forecast to rise this week so maybe another couple of weeks will release us from our icy shackles.