G saved a Noodle

Lest we forget

Needed full wet weather gear yesterday just to move 200yds up to the pub for our Sainsbury delivery. We waited for it in the pub, as you do, so we could keep an eye out for the arrival in the car park and met a really nice couple out on a share boat with a young Spaniel called Noodle. Delivery done and the rain cleared away we changed our minds about staying the night and left the couple to their lunch and moved out to a favourite spot in the sticks.

The dogs and I needed a walk and it turned into a gloriously sunny afternoon; happy to resume the 'old' days and leave G to the boat for the 3 mile trip.

Having moored up I started to prep dinner and saw the nice couple come past us, I waved (as you do) and they looked and pointed frantically behind them - Noodle the spaniel had fallen off the back of the boat and she was frantically trying to stay ahead of the dog to get to the bank but keep the prop away. I yelled to G who shot out and managed to encourage Noodle to the bank where he could fish him out. I don't think the Spaniel was particularly concerned (other than by being left behind), but his Mum and Dad were having apoplexy - so much so that they moored for the day much earlier than intended.

Sometimes it's just nice to know that you're still here (legs all the way up to my armpits)!

Walked to the gorgeous Wormleighton today - pictures on the next blog but had a serious problem reaching the turn off along the towing path. The contractors have met their veg pledge but left all the thorns and brambles en route. Dogs all tangled up and with thorns in their feet. Muttley wasn't at all happy and I had to carry Baxter in places.

 Happy Baxter once clear of that little lot!