This morning's view from the bedroomThe day started sunny but with a chilly breeze. The first lock we came to was being repaired by the BWB, and the men considerately operated the lock for us. Not long into our journey we came across James and Doug on Chance at Thurmaston (MGM Boats) as their beautiful boat was having some snagging issues resolved. We stopped for a chat and a little further along, with our propeller tangled with weed and plastic bags we stopped to remove them and came accross Rosemary on Autumn Glory - also had a chat.
The stretch of the canal flips backwards and forwards with the River Soar with a number of wiers. The locks were mainly against us and a couple on Lutra (Latin for Otter) offered to wait at the next lock. Alas we missed because another boat got between us - we caught up with them at Barrow Deep Lock. One quirk of fate took us to Barrow Mill Basin to fill with water etc. We had to wait for another boat and as we waited a party of people gathered. As we went about our business G recognised a man he used to work with in the early 90's. Ajay was there for a sad family occasion but G and he were very pleased to meet up again - what a co-incidence!
A cute shire horse foal
Angela modelling this season's lookDuring the course of the day the heavens opened and we were forced to wear our elegant waterproofs. It remained unpredicatable until mid afternoon when it stayed sunny.
Loughborough Wharf tonightWe arrived at the wharf late pm and moored next to Lutra. The view is not a patch on last night but there is a Tescos in sight!
Hello Banjo sailors,
ReplyDeleteAs usual lovely photos & interesting blogging. Angela...we dig your outfit...saw you in Glamour magazine :) but not quite as good as Hyacinth Bucket with Graham's hat closely behind. The weather here hasn't been too bad...sunny but very windy. On Saturday we had the day in Guildford, did some shopping ( they have a Primark there now), had a lovely lunch & then had a walk by the river watching the narrowboats and was entertained by people trying to row their boats!
Continue to have fun! Bye for now,
Love Lorraine & Andy xxxx