Sunday 8 July 2007

So this is what summer is..

Another day off… And instead of the planned move from Long Wittenham to Eynsham, we only had to go from Isis lock to Thrupp. Which is a lovely journey. It has a few locks, and a few lift bridges – just enough to make it interesting, but not enough to make it hard work. The day started off with an attempt to start another boater’s engine – which ultimately ended in failure, as it seems that our jump leads are not very healthy. I suppose it is good to know this before we need them ourselves…

Then Ruth and I – Ruth had decided to stay for the trip – set off, armed with plenty of liquid sustenance, as the sun was finally out, and we didn’t want to get too dehydrated. The fact that our choice of liquid was largely diuretic didn’t matter.

The sun stayed out – and the trip was fantastic. This is what the summer should be about! We only had one minor adventure, as we waited for a boat to come down a lock, and waited, and waited… The water was coming out of the bottom gates, but the boat was not coming down with it. And sure enough, a quick investigation revealed all four paddles up, and the pound steadily draining above. Oh well.

So now we are tied up at Thrupp, outside the Boat. Which does excellent food, if you are interested (neither of us could be bothered cooking last night…). And the sun is still out. So I am a happy man.

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