Wide Beam - Still Rockin'

Tuesday, 9 September 2014

Up and down ...

Sunday morning we upped sticks from Windsor intending to pick up water but just as we were about to pull over to the water point this trip boat pulled in and not even for water!!

So we called in to top up the tanks at Boveney Lock where the same boat caught us up and we had to wait for our turn to ascend ...

Once this lovely steam boat exited the lock we followed the trip boat in, our destination is not far above the lock ...

... and there are some wonderful houses on the way.

There they are, we’re back at Dorney but in a slightly different mooring ...

... opposite this spectacular building. I’ve tried to find out who lives here or why it’s special because the trip boats stop outside but we couldn’t hear the commentary ... there must be someone out there who knows ... please?

We spent a very pleasant Sunday afternoon having dinner onboard No Problem with Sue and Vic - another grand meal, thanks Vic.

And in the evening just after sunset ...

Magic!

Monday, 8 September 2014

Great nights out!

Goodness, I’m well behind with my blogs just now!

So looking back ...

Whilst moored in Windsor with Sue and Vic we took advantage of Sue’s offer to look after Molly for us whilst we went out for a meal. With the added advantage of a certain borrowed card we had a lovely meal and evening at the Christopher Hotel in Eton

... and a pleasant walk back across Windsor bridge and home. Thank you Sue.

The following day, I think it was Wednesday or perhaps Thursday ...

... love is in the air before we leave this town ...

... passing Windsor Race Course where there has been racing during the week with water taxi/trip boats calling here every few minutes making the river busier even than usual.

And here we are again meeting up with No Problem at Dorney

At this time of year parent swans are ‘encouraging’ last year’s offsprings to test their wings and fly away. I’ve been trying all week to get some pictures of the youngsters ‘walking on water’ as they try so hard to get into the air.

Not a brilliant photo, but a brilliant evening after a bbq we sit around the log fire with the moon behind us sipping wine and mostly laughing!

Right, I know this was Friday because we’re off back to Windsor for some shopping as we’re meeting up with family tomorrow

Not walking on water I know, but these have progressed a little and can now fly just above the water for short distances ... I will get that photo though!

Approaching Windsor once again ...

... and finding Baths Island empty had our pick of moorings

Having already visited Windsor Castle several time over the years I had decided that I’d give it a miss this year but couldn’t resist a picture though ... awesome!

Our visitors duly arrived on Saturday (George’s brother and sister and nephew with their spouses). We spent an excellent day on the back deck of Still Rockin’ catching up and relaxing in the warm sunshine.

Tomorrow (that was Sunday) we’re off again.