'And full grown lambs loud bleat from hilly bourn; hedge crickets sing;'
Our journey from Hawkesbury Junction started very slowly with the pressure of water from the water point was little more than a dribble! It seemed to take ages but eventually the tank was sufficiently full yo last us for a few days at least.
Mystery of the demolished building
by the stop lock at Hawkesbury
With the sun shining we passed through the stop lock which takes us onto the Oxford Canal . Unfortunately we found ourselves behind two boats the first of them travelling very, very slowly. So, it was a rather tedious journey to Rugby. However, we found a mooring easily and Sid was able to purchase his 'Curerust' from Halfords, apparently an essential part of his boat painting preparation!
We were also able to get a good TV signal which was most important as Strictly was due to start and since Jenny missed Bake Off on Wednesday due to not being able to get a signal Sid didn't want to disappoint this time.
Approaching Hillmorton middle lock
Saturday bought very strong winds so conditions were challenging on the water but we arrived safely at another of our favourite moorings, just outside Braunston.
We enjoyed a pleasant stroll along the towpath and across the fields of sheep into the village during the afternoon . This incorporated a visit to Midland Chandlery where some yacht primer and a new chimney were purchased only to return to Hunters Moon to find out that the chimney was too small! Back to Midland Chandlery tomorrow! ! Hopefully we won't be needing the chimney just yet!
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