Having stayed at Thrupp an extra day we had two very long days to bring us back full circle to Fenny Marina. After weeks of dry weather we arrived back in torrential rain.
Home on Friday!
Thursday 31 July 2014
Thrupp
Sun still shining in Thrupp as we have made our way off the Thames and on to the Oxford Canal.
We spent a lovely evening catching up with Ruth and David and had planned to set off on Tuesday. However, a phone call from friends we had met on our European trip in 2009, changed that plan.
Sonja and John were driving over from Keynsham, Bristol, to see us. We spent a wonderful afternoon in the glorious sunshine catching up on 5 years of news. We always knew we would see each other again when we last saw each other in Calais all those years ago. Hopefully, it will not be another 5 years until we meet again. We will go to them this time on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Maybe next year!
We spent a lovely evening catching up with Ruth and David and had planned to set off on Tuesday. However, a phone call from friends we had met on our European trip in 2009, changed that plan.
Sonja and John were driving over from Keynsham, Bristol, to see us. We spent a wonderful afternoon in the glorious sunshine catching up on 5 years of news. We always knew we would see each other again when we last saw each other in Calais all those years ago. Hopefully, it will not be another 5 years until we meet again. We will go to them this time on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Maybe next year!
Sunday 27 July 2014
Oxford
A beautiful morning's cruising was slightly delayed by two wide beams filling with water at Abingdon. First one took an hour and a half so we didn't wait for the next! We decided to be extra careful how we use the water we have left! Fear not we will keep clean!!!!
Jan and Tony are on their way to meet us this afternoon.
Jan and Tony are on their way to meet us this afternoon.
Sunny Sunday afternoon with Jan and Tony.
It is so good to get an internet connection on the boat!
Saturday 26 July 2014
Abingdon
Another glorious, hot day on the Thames.
Another lovely BBQ on the banks of the Thames.
Another very warm evening on the Thames when outside is so much nicer than inside!
Another evening of Sid making mischief on Facebook and we are not even in a pub!
Another lovely BBQ on the banks of the Thames.
Another very warm evening on the Thames when outside is so much nicer than inside!
Another evening of Sid making mischief on Facebook and we are not even in a pub!
Just seen four hot air balloons over Abingdon.
These are two of them!
Friday 25 July 2014
Wallingford
Since leaving Walton we really have travelled many miles in beautiful weather.
Maidenhead, Henley, Beale Park and now Wallingford.
Jenny has not been brave enough to swim like loads of youngsters but gas enjoyed a cooling dip of her toes most evenings! Lovely!
Next stop Abingdon followed by Oxford then onto Oxford Canal and Fenny by end of the month.
Maidenhead, Henley, Beale Park and now Wallingford.
Jenny has not been brave enough to swim like loads of youngsters but gas enjoyed a cooling dip of her toes most evenings! Lovely!
Cheers!
Next stop Abingdon followed by Oxford then onto Oxford Canal and Fenny by end of the month.
Monday 21 July 2014
Walton-on-Thames
Back on board after delivering car to Fenny to await our return and thanks to Steve, yet again for lending us his car and Happy Birthday Rosie!
We have just spent a most enjoyable evening with Sarah, an old friend of Paul's from his Windsor days and then Australia and her boyfriend, Harrison. Sarah visited Paul in the Gold Coast Hospital on several occasions while we were there and it was so good to hear that she was in the UK and that she found us on the Thames. The Anglers serve excellent food and fine ale! It was good to catch up on a beautiful summer's evening.
We have just spent a most enjoyable evening with Sarah, an old friend of Paul's from his Windsor days and then Australia and her boyfriend, Harrison. Sarah visited Paul in the Gold Coast Hospital on several occasions while we were there and it was so good to hear that she was in the UK and that she found us on the Thames. The Anglers serve excellent food and fine ale! It was good to catch up on a beautiful summer's evening.
Wednesday 16 July 2014
Shepperton
We are sweltering as are many others!
Surprise Sunday.
We arrived at Runnymede Sunday afternoon in preparation for our visitors on Monday and received a phone call from Jenny's sister, Rosie asking where we were and the call resulted in us enjoying a lovely,warm evening in the Bells of Ousley. Good to see them again!
Marvellous Monday!
We had a very special day on Monday at the Runnymede Pleasure Park. The weather was glorious and we had a visit from Janice, Dave and Emily. Janice and Dave were relaxed and enjoyed themselves! (see photo below), and Emily was a delight!
Travelling Tuesday
We are heading downstream now in order to leave the boat in Shepperton Marina for a few days. We are going to Mark and Sarah's wedding and hope the weather holds out.
Behind the wheel Wednesday!
A day of logistics picking up car from Packet Boat Marina and getting it to Shepperton Marina for our journey home.
This has been done successfully with the help of Steve's car and Sid on bicycle. Thank you Steve for coming to our rescue once again. And, thanks in advance for your help again on Monday.
And so to Shepperton!
Lovely mooring on the old course of the river!
The Kings Head with the most expensive pint and a half of ale we have encountered. Then, the Three Horseshoes with all the ales 'off'. Back to boat to enjoy a lovely smoked mackeral salad followed by strawberries and cream to make up for it!
So, home on Thursday and we leave Hunters Moon tied up safely near Gloriana! We only allow HM to moor in such close proximity!
Surprise Sunday.
We arrived at Runnymede Sunday afternoon in preparation for our visitors on Monday and received a phone call from Jenny's sister, Rosie asking where we were and the call resulted in us enjoying a lovely,warm evening in the Bells of Ousley. Good to see them again!
Marvellous Monday!
We had a very special day on Monday at the Runnymede Pleasure Park. The weather was glorious and we had a visit from Janice, Dave and Emily. Janice and Dave were relaxed and enjoyed themselves! (see photo below), and Emily was a delight!
Travelling Tuesday
We are heading downstream now in order to leave the boat in Shepperton Marina for a few days. We are going to Mark and Sarah's wedding and hope the weather holds out.
Behind the wheel Wednesday!
A day of logistics picking up car from Packet Boat Marina and getting it to Shepperton Marina for our journey home.
This has been done successfully with the help of Steve's car and Sid on bicycle. Thank you Steve for coming to our rescue once again. And, thanks in advance for your help again on Monday.
And so to Shepperton!
Lovely mooring on the old course of the river!
The Kings Head with the most expensive pint and a half of ale we have encountered. Then, the Three Horseshoes with all the ales 'off'. Back to boat to enjoy a lovely smoked mackeral salad followed by strawberries and cream to make up for it!
So, home on Thursday and we leave Hunters Moon tied up safely near Gloriana! We only allow HM to moor in such close proximity!
Friday 11 July 2014
Cookham
A cool and blustery day bought us to Cookham.
A short walk into the village took us past 4/5 pubs, several dress shops, a couple of antique shops, a hair dressers, nail bar and a garage. No grocery or useful shops. We therefore just had to sample on of the pubs!!!!
A short walk into the village took us past 4/5 pubs, several dress shops, a couple of antique shops, a hair dressers, nail bar and a garage. No grocery or useful shops. We therefore just had to sample on of the pubs!!!!
Thursday 10 July 2014
Windsor, Dorney, Maidenhead
A gentle stroll through Windsor ended with us sheltering from torrential rain in the King and Castle public house. We just had to have a beer while we waited for the rain to pass!!
On to a lovely mooring by Eton Dorney ( now famous as the venue for the Olympic rowing). We enjoyed a long walk across very breezy Dorney Common to the Palmers Arms. We had worked up a thirst so felt we needed some refreshment! Guess what a nice glass of ale!
Today we have stopped in Maidenhead, the first time ever on our Thames trips. Unfortunately, Waitrose happened to be the nearest shop to our mooring. They don't have a cafe so just up the road was The Bear so we decided to have a Wetherspoon's ham, egg and chips and, wait for it, a cup of tea!!!!! Yes, a cup of tea with milk! No beer today! Yet!
On to a lovely mooring by Eton Dorney ( now famous as the venue for the Olympic rowing). We enjoyed a long walk across very breezy Dorney Common to the Palmers Arms. We had worked up a thirst so felt we needed some refreshment! Guess what a nice glass of ale!
Dragon boat racing on a very windy Dorney Lake
Windsor Castle from Dorney Common
Today we have stopped in Maidenhead, the first time ever on our Thames trips. Unfortunately, Waitrose happened to be the nearest shop to our mooring. They don't have a cafe so just up the road was The Bear so we decided to have a Wetherspoon's ham, egg and chips and, wait for it, a cup of tea!!!!! Yes, a cup of tea with milk! No beer today! Yet!
Maidenhead Bridge
Tuesday 8 July 2014
Missing photos
Sid enjoying his trip up the Thames, passing under Tower Bridge.
Clattern Bridge in Kingston, one of the oldest bridges in Surrey!
Clare, Sid and Rob enjoying the sunshine outside the Cruising Association, Limehouse Basin.
Clare, Sid's youngest daughter and her husband visited us the evening before our Thames Tideway cruise.
The changing shape of the London skyline!
Cranes! ( excuse the dirty mop)
Sid and St Mary's Church, Battersea
Where his sister, Karen was married.
What's happened since Thursday?!!
Having satisfied our need of retail therapy in Kingston we moved on to Hampton Court and spent a rather fraught afternoon because of the regatta taking place, the width of the river was reduced to half and the trip boats creating a lot of wash because they were having to pass close to the mooring. It did calm down late on in the afternoon and despite the fact that Jenny had not felt great all day had a pleasant evening.
Regatta course being put out early on Sunday morning so we decided to leave before the trip boats started again!
On to Walton where we had arranged to meet Rosie and Steve again. It was a lovely surprise to hear that Jenny's sister-in-law, Carol, and her family were having a late lunch at a pub close by and we were asked to join them at the Thames Court. Ten of us enjoyed an excellent lunch and they all came back to Hunters Moon to have a viewing.
Next, we moved a little further up stream to Laleham in order to get together with Jenny's brother, Graeme and his wife Annette. We had a trip into Staines in the afternoon on our bikes and played tourists trying to find sites if interest - difficult in Staines-on-Thames!
Travelling by bike again we met Graeme and Annette in the evening. It was lovely to catch up with their busy lives and after a very pleasant evening rode back to the boat along the towpath in the dark - very dark! Thank goodness for the hastily purchased head light, yes, we mean head light for Jenny to wear because her front bike light was not working!
We have now arrived Windsor but sadly Liz is not in. However we did pass Gloriana travelling back from Henley today in the pouring rain!
Regatta course being put out early on Sunday morning so we decided to leave before the trip boats started again!
On to Walton where we had arranged to meet Rosie and Steve again. It was a lovely surprise to hear that Jenny's sister-in-law, Carol, and her family were having a late lunch at a pub close by and we were asked to join them at the Thames Court. Ten of us enjoyed an excellent lunch and they all came back to Hunters Moon to have a viewing.
Next, we moved a little further up stream to Laleham in order to get together with Jenny's brother, Graeme and his wife Annette. We had a trip into Staines in the afternoon on our bikes and played tourists trying to find sites if interest - difficult in Staines-on-Thames!
Staines Town Hall and War Memorial
Travelling by bike again we met Graeme and Annette in the evening. It was lovely to catch up with their busy lives and after a very pleasant evening rode back to the boat along the towpath in the dark - very dark! Thank goodness for the hastily purchased head light, yes, we mean head light for Jenny to wear because her front bike light was not working!
We have now arrived Windsor but sadly Liz is not in. However we did pass Gloriana travelling back from Henley today in the pouring rain!
Gloriana, the Queen's Barge passing by Hunters Moon
Thursday 3 July 2014
Thames Tideway
Well, we made it to Teddington from Limehouse.
Sid loved the trip, quite a challenge.Jenny sadly, did not enjoy the first hour but improved after that!
The water was very lumpy - wind over tide and with it being an afternoon departure the trip boats were very busy and there was also a lot of commercial traffic. However, once past Battersea Bridge things calmed down and the water flattened out and we both enjoyed the rest of the run. We got through the lock and moored up by just after 6.00 and made our way to the Anchor for a much needed beer.
We both slept very, very well after an anxious night before and are now enjoying a little retail therapy in Kingston.
Sid loved the trip, quite a challenge.Jenny sadly, did not enjoy the first hour but improved after that!
The water was very lumpy - wind over tide and with it being an afternoon departure the trip boats were very busy and there was also a lot of commercial traffic. However, once past Battersea Bridge things calmed down and the water flattened out and we both enjoyed the rest of the run. We got through the lock and moored up by just after 6.00 and made our way to the Anchor for a much needed beer.
We both slept very, very well after an anxious night before and are now enjoying a little retail therapy in Kingston.
Monday 30 June 2014
End of. long day
Sitting in The Crown at Broxbourne enjoying a nice glass of beer after a long but good day on the Stort and then the Lee. Lots of locks but quite easy and the sun was shining!
Limehouse tomorrow and Thames booked for Wednesday.
Limehouse tomorrow and Thames booked for Wednesday.
Bishop's Stortford
We have arrived at the top of the navigable River Stort and it's raining! In fact, it has rained for the past two days! Jenny is glum! We shouldn't complain but Jenny's geraniums don't like rain!
We now turn round and start our route to the Thames! Limehouse or Brentford??!!
Soggy Sid!
Friday 27 June 2014
Why was Jenny so down?
For those of you who wondered why?
The Limehouse Cut: 40 minutes of rubbish, green algae, weeds and generally grim surroundings.
Onto the Lee Navigation and passing the Olympic site: More rubbish and weed, lots of mindless graffiti and all the network of canals through the Olympic Park closed to all except to organised trips!! We had glimpses of the Olympic Stadium only to reveal that much of the iconic features had been removed and the Orbit looked a bit sad as did the Copperbox!
Old Ford Lock: Hackney! Water point and Elsan disposal situated right by the side of the lock. This caused problems as the lock still needed to be kept in operation. It eventually took us close on an hour and a half to fill up and empty out before getting on our way!! Old Ford Lock is 'Cray country' and the infamous brothers were reputed to have disposed of all their weapons in the pound below the lock!!!
The surrounding area, although up and coming has a rather seedy feel about them.
Next the Lee took us through Tottenham, the scene of the riots a few years ago, Edmonton and the Hackney Marshes. All through this area it was very shallow and the water was full of all sorts of rubbish and debris as well as a variety of vegetation floating in the water. This brought about very slow progress and many bouts of stern thrust to try and clear the fouled prop and times when Sid had to stop, because of the stress on the engine, to delve down the weed hatch to free the prop. Scarry at times when the boat is adrift midstream with other boats approaching. Fortunately, most of them guessed what the problem was and give us a wide berth!
We did witness some amazing street art a huge improvement from the random graffiti accompanying us most of the way through the canals of London.
Amazing street art!
Eventually, we emerged from the heavily built up landscape to a more rural countryside.
It was a shame the much needed beer at the end of this dismal part of our journey was also a disappointment. Heigh ho on and upward!
The Limehouse Cut: 40 minutes of rubbish, green algae, weeds and generally grim surroundings.
Onto the Lee Navigation and passing the Olympic site: More rubbish and weed, lots of mindless graffiti and all the network of canals through the Olympic Park closed to all except to organised trips!! We had glimpses of the Olympic Stadium only to reveal that much of the iconic features had been removed and the Orbit looked a bit sad as did the Copperbox!
Where have all the triangular floodlights gone?
Rusty looking Copper box!
Old Ford Lock: Hackney! Water point and Elsan disposal situated right by the side of the lock. This caused problems as the lock still needed to be kept in operation. It eventually took us close on an hour and a half to fill up and empty out before getting on our way!! Old Ford Lock is 'Cray country' and the infamous brothers were reputed to have disposed of all their weapons in the pound below the lock!!!
The surrounding area, although up and coming has a rather seedy feel about them.
Next the Lee took us through Tottenham, the scene of the riots a few years ago, Edmonton and the Hackney Marshes. All through this area it was very shallow and the water was full of all sorts of rubbish and debris as well as a variety of vegetation floating in the water. This brought about very slow progress and many bouts of stern thrust to try and clear the fouled prop and times when Sid had to stop, because of the stress on the engine, to delve down the weed hatch to free the prop. Scarry at times when the boat is adrift midstream with other boats approaching. Fortunately, most of them guessed what the problem was and give us a wide berth!
We did witness some amazing street art a huge improvement from the random graffiti accompanying us most of the way through the canals of London.
Amazing street art!
Eventually, we emerged from the heavily built up landscape to a more rural countryside.
It was a shame the much needed beer at the end of this dismal part of our journey was also a disappointment. Heigh ho on and upward!
Thursday 26 June 2014
The Lee Navigation - the story so far!
The first 7 hours of the Lee Navigation left Jenny wondering why on earth did we do this. Even a pub at the end of the day didn't cheer her - the beer was too cold and gassey.
A new day dawned, the sun was shining and Sid was much relieved!
From Ponders End Lock the countryside starts to open out, the sun was still shining and we have had a great day sharing locks with a smashing, young couple, Jess and Casper, ending at Stanstead Abbot where we found a little Co op and a canal side pub, which sells excellent local ale.
Cutting through the debris on the Limehouse Cut
The Navigation, a former pump house that sells cold, gassy beer!!
A new day dawned, the sun was shining and Sid was much relieved!
From Ponders End Lock the countryside starts to open out, the sun was still shining and we have had a great day sharing locks with a smashing, young couple, Jess and Casper, ending at Stanstead Abbot where we found a little Co op and a canal side pub, which sells excellent local ale.
The upper reaches of the River Lee.
Tuesday 24 June 2014
Welcomed Visitors
It has been lovely to receive visits over the past few days.
Karen and Tony had been following our blog and Sid's Facebook ramblings and after a phone met us on a glorious Sunday morning at Paddington Basin. Tony was gasping for a drink so we visited our local, The Dudley Arms where we enjoyed yet another very pleasant beer or two. No roasts available there so the next best seemed to be Italian!
Hence we spent a very convivial afternoon in the little restaurant we had found on Friday overlooking the Regents Canal above the Maida Hill Tunnel. Excellent!
Thanks for making the effort to find us.
Monday took us on the Regents Canal, past some beautiful houses, the Zoo and on through the dubious, canal regions of north east London, eventually after a long and sometimes eventful journey we arrived in Limehouse Basin. En route we managed to pick up a pair of navy overalls - wrapped round the prop, together with a vast array of plastic bags and an awful lot of debris!!!!!!
Another phone call greeted us as we tied up in Limehouse, this time from one of Paul's former girlfriends, Monika. She works in Oxford Street and made her way to us for the evening. We had a lovely time catching up over a good meal and a couple of drinks in the Cruising Association Headquarters, which is adjacent to the basin.
We now plan to explore the Lee Navigation and River Stort.
Karen and Tony had been following our blog and Sid's Facebook ramblings and after a phone met us on a glorious Sunday morning at Paddington Basin. Tony was gasping for a drink so we visited our local, The Dudley Arms where we enjoyed yet another very pleasant beer or two. No roasts available there so the next best seemed to be Italian!
Hence we spent a very convivial afternoon in the little restaurant we had found on Friday overlooking the Regents Canal above the Maida Hill Tunnel. Excellent!
Sunday afternoon!
Thanks for making the effort to find us.
Monday took us on the Regents Canal, past some beautiful houses, the Zoo and on through the dubious, canal regions of north east London, eventually after a long and sometimes eventful journey we arrived in Limehouse Basin. En route we managed to pick up a pair of navy overalls - wrapped round the prop, together with a vast array of plastic bags and an awful lot of debris!!!!!!
Monday morning!
Another phone call greeted us as we tied up in Limehouse, this time from one of Paul's former girlfriends, Monika. She works in Oxford Street and made her way to us for the evening. We had a lovely time catching up over a good meal and a couple of drinks in the Cruising Association Headquarters, which is adjacent to the basin.
Monika and Sid in Limehouse Basin
Hunters Moon in Limehouse
Looking towards Canary Wharf from our mooring
on the Limehouse Cut.
Mum, please note the garden on the roof of the boat!
All Jenny's handiwork!
We now plan to explore the Lee Navigation and River Stort.
Saturday 21 June 2014
Camden Market
A very hot Saturday took us to the London Canal Museum, which is situated in the former Carlo Gati Ice House in Camden. Well worth the visit charting the history of the London canals. Then we got down with the youngsters at Camden Market- a real experience!!
Friday 20 June 2014
Some photos for Emily
If you see a crocodile don't forget to scream!
A dinosaur we met on the Grand Union!
"Grandad, it's behind you!"
England's new signing!
London at last!
Since our last post we have recovered, well Jenny has and Sid's back is improving! We have also had a Barclaycard fraud notification, moved the car from Apsley to Packet Boat Marina, met the very helpful Maeve from PBM who administers three BWML's, been up and down the Slough Arm (more of that at a later date) and have now arrived at the Paddington Basin, in the heart of London. We are moored in the shadow of St Mary's Hospital.
Today has been perfect! A lazy morning followed by a lovely walk along the towpath, through Little Venice, stopping at a little restaurant overlooking the Maida Tunnel on the Regents Canal for brunch - delicious - then continuing our walk along the Canal as far as London Zoo then returning through Regents Park. We had afternoon tea on the boat and are now having a very nice glass of beer in a pub on a roundabout under the Westway!!!!!
I have just noticed it has four huge screens for footie fans! And, apparently, Italy must beat Costa Rica!!!!!
Hunters Moon moored in the Paddington Basin
Today has been perfect! A lazy morning followed by a lovely walk along the towpath, through Little Venice, stopping at a little restaurant overlooking the Maida Tunnel on the Regents Canal for brunch - delicious - then continuing our walk along the Canal as far as London Zoo then returning through Regents Park. We had afternoon tea on the boat and are now having a very nice glass of beer in a pub on a roundabout under the Westway!!!!!
I have just noticed it has four huge screens for footie fans! And, apparently, Italy must beat Costa Rica!!!!!
Ourr Brunch Venue!
Monday 16 June 2014
Back in touch at last!
We did meet up with Simon and girlfriend, Jenny on a beautiful, hot Monday afternoon. We enjoyed a short trip on Hunters Moon from Kings Langley to Hunton Bridge, where we had a really good meal at Hunters before returning to Kings Langley on a balmey evening for Simon and Jenny to get their train back to Brighton. It was good to meet Jenny and to have visitors.
Tuesday was the day we cycled back to Cowroast to collect car and deliver it to Apsley Marina for our journey home. A good cycle except for Jenny having a tumble off her bike, which landed he in a lot of mud, several bruises and a swollen wrist!
So, Jenny returned to Chi with a damaged wrist and Sid returned with a damaged back! What a couple of old crocks?! Dangerous game this boating!
Well, a couple of busy days at home allowed us to mend a little and are now nearing the point where we head off into London. The big decision we have to make is weather to go down the Slough Arm. Most boaters say " Why?". Apparently, there is not much to see and journeys end is unimpressive! However, it passes through Iver, were Jenny's family nearly moved to back in the 60s, Langley, where Jenny used to live and work and ends on the outskirts of Slough, famous for 'The Office'! So we may fly in the Face of advice and give it a go.
Sid is busy on Facebook at the moment, which will account for his odd messages!
Tuesday was the day we cycled back to Cowroast to collect car and deliver it to Apsley Marina for our journey home. A good cycle except for Jenny having a tumble off her bike, which landed he in a lot of mud, several bruises and a swollen wrist!
So, Jenny returned to Chi with a damaged wrist and Sid returned with a damaged back! What a couple of old crocks?! Dangerous game this boating!
Well, a couple of busy days at home allowed us to mend a little and are now nearing the point where we head off into London. The big decision we have to make is weather to go down the Slough Arm. Most boaters say " Why?". Apparently, there is not much to see and journeys end is unimpressive! However, it passes through Iver, were Jenny's family nearly moved to back in the 60s, Langley, where Jenny used to live and work and ends on the outskirts of Slough, famous for 'The Office'! So we may fly in the Face of advice and give it a go.
Sid is busy on Facebook at the moment, which will account for his odd messages!
Sunday 8 June 2014
Making progress!
It was really good to catch up with Rosie and Steve and a lovely way to spend, a day that started out as a wet and dismal day.
With the help of two lovely girls, Sarah and Chloe, we made very good progress down to Hemel Hempstead. Chloe was making her way from Cheshire, where she had just purchased it, to London to live aboard and Sarah was helping over the weekend. They we're as glad of the help as we were!
Now trying to plan a rendezvous with Simon and new girlfriend for Monday and also our brief trip home for Jenny's hospital appointment on Thursday.
The sun is shining and Jenny is much happier!! Good, says Sid.
With the help of two lovely girls, Sarah and Chloe, we made very good progress down to Hemel Hempstead. Chloe was making her way from Cheshire, where she had just purchased it, to London to live aboard and Sarah was helping over the weekend. They we're as glad of the help as we were!
Now trying to plan a rendezvous with Simon and new girlfriend for Monday and also our brief trip home for Jenny's hospital appointment on Thursday.
The sun is shining and Jenny is much happier!! Good, says Sid.
Saturday 7 June 2014
Hooray!
We have been released and escaped from Aylesbury.
Now in Berkhamsted having a very pleasant lunch with Jenny's sister, Rosie and her husband Steve.
After early heavy rain it is now glorious sunshine. Let's hope it stays for a few days.
Now in Berkhamsted having a very pleasant lunch with Jenny's sister, Rosie and her husband Steve.
After early heavy rain it is now glorious sunshine. Let's hope it stays for a few days.
Wednesday 4 June 2014
Grumpy old woman!
Jenny is rather fed up with rain, wind, cold weather, being trapped in Aylesbury, dog poo on the towpath ( this is a huge problem on the Aylesbury Arm, the worst we have come across and Jenny is really cross about it!!!!!!!) and muddy towpaths which is the weather's fault. Poor Sid!
The CRT are looking at Lock 9 but still no news of us being set free!!
The CRT are looking at Lock 9 but still no news of us being set free!!
Tuesday 3 June 2014
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