After a visit to The Boathouse last night (can’t come to Braunston and not go after all!) and an entertaining afternoon, evening and morning – it’s time to get moving. First things first though, time for a pump out before we head down the Oxford, as there are not many places where we can get […]
Were hoping to get a gap in Braunston today – which we will need some luck for.. as a spot in Braunston, on an August summers day will be difficult to find.. It’s been a nice few days rest here, the trees that don’t overhang the boat and block the solar panels, do overhang the […]
OK – 1 night turned into 4.. so what! 🙂 We decided to stay a little longer, and move on at the weekend – which fits in better with work to be honest. And whilst still here, Dawson was trying to teach Shaemus how to “sort of” climb a tree.. which he was not […]
We didn’t get to move on the day after Tabitha escaped – as she refused to come back to the boat. In the end, we were here for 2 nights – by the 3rd day, she came in to get some food (obviously, the mice we not that good here) – so she was locked […]
We’ve been here a few days and it’s time to move on. Were going to pull in at Rugby again for a few days – but first, its a long way to go to get there! It’s currently a fair day for moving, but the report states there could be rain.. we will see.. and […]
It’s a late set off for us today – were waiting to be joined by Lisa and Alex – who when we were through here last time, we promised a trip out on the boat – So thats what were going to do. It’s useful that the point we need to drop them off is […]
So.. Our stay here was nice, but it was not without issues! Dawson managed to trip over a tree root that was across the tow path whilst out running (yes.. running!), and after getting a phone call from Celeste, and working out which way I should go.. I went to see where they were and […]
Its a little windy today – but the sun is out, so should be a nice day for a services run. It’s going to be a full day’s travelling as I don’t intend to turn at Clifton’s like last time.. down to the locks, turn there, come back, pick up Trevor (who also needs a […]
It’s a quick out and back again – as were not leaving here soon, its a good spot, nice and quiet, cats are happy (even if there getting a little bored!) and with the UK on lockdown, and CRT removing the requirement to move every 14 days – it’s possibly safer to stay here than […]
We ran out of diesel a few days ago – the emergency bottles of fuel are in the tank and we need to do a services run to Cropredy. The hire car is being left at Spiceball car park for today near Hennef Way – were going to come back there on Sunday and plan […]
Well.. We have been at Aynho Wharf for over 3 weeks.. the washing machines at the marina were used a few times, we ran out of diesel once, ran out of water twice.. so not been too bad altogether as it was easy enough to move the boat to the other side for all we […]
Time to move on – even though the toilets stuffed.. it would be better to move now whilst the weathers dry and be somewhere with easy access to a car (incase I need spares) than fix it today and move tomorrow in the rain.. so were moving now and sort the loo tomorrow. Not 10 […]
Well.. It could have been worse! Were off the Thames at last and on the Oxford Canal. (And again – don’t expect a lot of photo’s during this run!) Managed to speak with the Lockie before we left, thanking them for the use of the shower and toilet blocks.. He did state that he was […]
We have been here a few days now – wood stocks are being slowly re-supplied by the builders donating pallets that they get deliveries with – so were OK there for a while. Anna’s happily keeping them sweet with coffee and bacon sarnies – so its always good to be friendly with the temporary neighbours.. […]
So – After spending weeks being stuck at Sandford Lock, and every day looking at the weather and the flow conditions, we decided to leave it to today – and then go for it. It’s been a few days with no rain, the levels below the lock don’t seem to be dropping after the torrent […]