Saturday 26th July

Yesterdays Pictures

Paddle Boat going past our mooring

Green Goddess up for hire for functions

Our Favourite House in Holywell Village

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N.B. Lottie awaits her passengers arrival

(note her New Parasol holder in position on the tiller)
Thank you to Diana and Derek

The hottest day so far!! Matthew and Julie visited us, arriving about 1pm. After a quick ploughman's lunch, we decided to set off by boat. Matthew took the helm while Tom did a bit of fishing and Julie and I sat in the front like the figureheads. The river was busy and we negotiated the lock with 3 cruisers - there was a lock keeper in attendance this time.

After that we cruised for an hour or so until we came to Holywell.

We managed to moor up just beyond the pub, although my foot did slip into the water as I jumped off. Luckily as it was so hot, it dried off in no time.

Matthew, Julie and I had a walk around the village, while Tom got the drinks in and we spent a pleasant couple of hours there.

Drinks at The Old Ferry Boat Inn

We had already decided to eat on the boat, not realising how hot it would be but Tom managed to serve us up a delicious meal.

Julie takes the helm

All too soon it was time to think about the return journey, in order to get Matthew and Julie back to their car. Julie took the helm on the homeward journey and only had a little wobble when she came across a naked man swimming - unfortunately he was doing backstroke!!!!

Tom gives Matthew an introduction to fishing

( a good example of the blind leading the blind)

All aboard for the homeward trip

The journey back was great - no other boats and everywhere was very peaceful. It was just beginning to get dark when we arrived back - the latest we have been out on her. We managed to moor up in town and after a drink and chat, Matthew and Julie were on their way home at 10.30pm. A really lovely day - I bet we all sleep well tonight!!