Our bonnets are getting bees in about sticking boats on lorries and shipping them over to France. We have a lunch date in March on Thursday with some people who have done it!
In the mean time we saw NB Waterways Routes go past (and we also had a very brief speak in the rain in Ely). Christine up front...
....and Paul behind
This is pretty but high maintenance.
So having had a couple of very peaceful days and nights at Fidwell Fen, we are now moored at the 5 mile inn - breasted up so that there is plenty of space for others. We indulged ourselves in a main and pud for £7.50 (the Monday deal) before Lesley and I set out to walk it off.
Daisy found this arrangement quite acceptable
Sadly I had to leave Baxter behind - although he's only 9 1/2 years old he has started to become unhappy about long walks especially when the weather is lovely and warm. Our three Border Collies didn't reach this stage until they were around 13. Maybe he's just lazy but I have to heed his body language - so Joe, Graham and Baxter just sat outside the boats and snoozed/snored whilst Lesley and I and the other 3 canines walked off our puds.
It's lovely out here and what a glorious day
We're up for France - if we can fit a greyhound hoist for lugging the hounds on/off the boat onto high quays!
ReplyDeleteHave told R we need a bigger boat for the continent - I'll let you know if we get one big enough for everyone!
Sue, nb Indigo Dream
If Richard and Graham can't design a hoist then no-one can!! Daisy said would you like a list of her requirements for our bigger boat?
DeleteRe. France - you could also motor across. As you well know, it's been done often.....
ReplyDeleteI think I'll stick to the ferry - I have had enough fast water this year to last me a life time. I don't need uppy downy bits as well!!!!
DeleteI suspect that Daisy's first requirement would be "no greyhounds" though I suppose if the boat was big enough she could have her own 'mouse deck':-)
ReplyDeleteSue, nb Indigo Dream
I believe Daisy is less phased by hounds than most people who have hounds believe. Now Daisy and I have had a conversation about this new communal boat and her own mouse deck - with cat flap only access - would be excellent. You weren't (as I thought) joking about dog hoists though, a bit like the River Trent but with spades on (x 10). x
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