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Unusual passenger

Having fully stocked up at Oldbury we moved on a short distance each day. Yesterday we traveled a bit further, about 8 miles. Along the way we came across a boat that had broken down. Paul being Paul had to stop and help. To give him due he did get it going, but not for long! So having pulled alongside we all had a chat. Casper is their Barn Owl. He is beautiful and very tame. Obviously bred in captivity and very health looking. They also have a European Eagle Owl, which is much bigger but not on board. Maria and Keith (hope I got names right) had picked up their boat a couple of days ago and were moving ready to start on their project of refit. They were happy to be left there as they have lots of friends and family in the area who will come and help. We wish you good luck and hope we meet again at some point.
We moored for the night in Wolverhampton, where we left about a month ago. Just for the night as today we are moving on towards Pelsall on the Wyrley and Essington Canal. Also known as The Curly Wurly. I will let you work out why. It is a contour Canal, so no locks for a while. We have been along most of it before but that was in 2013. So for this year on to waters new.