So after running around and getting Atalanta sorted – we were given the all clear for careful towing back to Banbury – we managed to enjoy the sunshine. Paul and I popped back to the boat to check she was OK and we also called into Brinklow boats and asked Rex Wain to make us a new ‘elm for Atalanta.
Paul then settled into making fenders and I enjoyed our little bit of garden.
Fenders in the sunshine
So we now wait until the May bank holiday and then Ray (Paul’s Dad) is coming down to help Paul move the Butty, as I will be away in Yorkshire with the Woolers!
I have been looking at your web site with interest for a couple of days now.
I can’t help feeling I should help you with your knowledge of Daniel Oakley, as my wife and I were the people who designed and had her built !
We have many photos of the build and some of Daniel Oakley as well. I fitted her/him out myself when I was a narrow boat fitter in Birmingham.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Regards, Steve S.
I have been looking at your web site with interest for a couple of days now.
I can’t help but feel I should help you with your knowledge of Daniel Oakley, as my wife and I were the people who designed and had her built!
We have many photos of the build, and some of Daniel Oakley himself. I fitted her/him out myself whilst I was a boat fitter in Birmingham.
I look forward to hearing from you both,
Regards and happy cruising
Steve. S.