We took a break from working on the house in Brum to drive down to Milton Keynes to visit Ally, Ben and Josiah yesterday. We had a lovely time during which Ben tested my eyes.
This morning we drove up to Braunston to catch some of this years Historic Boat Show, seeing among others Sarah and Jim (Chertsey), David, Mary and Richard (Kew), Terry and Chris (Grace), David (Trimstone), Stephen and Gwyneth (Chyandour) and Alan (Tranquility).
We saw only part of the last parade, which seemed less chaotic than in the past. Perhaps fewer boats were taking part, although there seemed to be plenty there ...
... tying up six abreast at the entrance to the marina.
I wonder if Jules Cook would like this one of her.
Kew, prominent as ever, is in the centre of this photo.
I was able to admire Chertsey's freshly blacked hull.
Next: how aluminium burns.
Another Quick Visit
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It was time for another check on the boat - just in case and also we had a
very short list of tasks to do, including re-filling the fuel tank and
replac...
2 days ago
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