"Navigation is not advisable" and a number of locks have been closed to help dissipate water. Said the lady on the Environment Agency's recorded message. Although we're not on a 'rise and fall' pontoon we are snug as a bug on our mooring by Alwalton Lock - just as long as the water doesn't rise too high and cut us off from the pub shop. Masses of walking for the dogs and anyone daft brave enough to want to go out.
The only 'victim' is Daisy who has been shut in for the foreseeable future - if she fell in in this lot (and she frequently does fall in) she wouldn't stand a chance. So I sat her down and discussed the idea of her wearing a life jacket - ever independent creature that she is, she had an alternative idea
Water Newton Church
The upstream 'benign' side of the mill
The weather may be foul but the River and it's valley is so beautiful
These are some of the big skies we encountered between Wansford and Alwalton on Thursday (both by boat and whilst walking)
Love those skies, it's amazing how quickly they change. Not today though grey, grey and grey. We're not going anywhere! Rivers Wey and Thames "not advisable" too.
ReplyDeleteHope you're OK where you are - interesting response on your blog from Kathryn
DeleteYou are so right - it IS really beautiful. Just be extra careful and look after yourselves. Poor old Daisy but I loved the graphics!! xxoo
ReplyDeleteWe love it but you just have to accept that you can't make plans and hoard your water; particularly as there are even fewer water points since you and I were last here. Daisy is just getting a bit bored without mousing/rabbiting and sunbathing. xx
DeleteThe Thames has just gone to red boards - we're stranded in Wallingford - checked the ropes today - ok provided the river rises less than 2 feet!
ReplyDeleteAstounding change in water levels....
Sue, nb Indigo Dream
ps. poor Daisy! We didn't take the dogs today - just as well - I'd have been petrified of them falling in...
Sue it must be terrifying leaving Indigo Dream unattended in these conditions. Wise decision re the dogs xx
DeleteGorgeous pics,
ReplyDeletelove the one of Daisy wearing snorkle.
But, glad to read you have grounded her for now !
Take care all of you.
Thank you. Better safe than sorry as far as Daisy is concerned.
DeleteLovely pics Jill roll on summer xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda, I expect you have to stop and smell the roses for a while too! It's getting a bit tedious now xxxx
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