Sunday 25 June 2017

Fuel Boats and Visitors



Rugby


The boys getting twitchy about paying Thames prices for diesel flagged down a passing fuel boat.




Just passing room.


How's that for service....


and takes payment with chip and pin!!!


Sokai's turn next.

Moving on




Gorgeous poppy fields before reaching Hillmorton Locks.


These are a flight of three side by side locks 





More canal inspired poetry


A glimpse of a 'Virgin' moment.


A new marina - job in progress!


At Willoughby Wharf Bec jumps aboard.


Approaching Braunston.....


with it's triangular junction and twin Horseley Iron Works towpath bridges....


and just a few of the historic boats gathering for the rally.


The Allott family jump aboard at Napton.


Lunch it is then at The Folly, Napton.


Grandad is in his element....


and so is Chris.....


and Poppy!!!





Trev's locking crew - did we mentions there were 7!!!
I jump ship to help Sokai.


Which way now Grandad?


Fun with Auntie Bec....






Catch me if you can Mummy!!!


So here we are moored by the Engine House Arm and it's time to say goodbye to our visitors.


Today we have moved up the final 2 locks of the flight and oh boy it was so chaotic there was no time to get out the camera.  

Scores on the doors - week 9

265 1/2 miles, 134 locks, 10 swing bridges and 5 tunnels.

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