It's our own fault, but, we really wanted to go up the Thames for a while, and, as we have to be in Reading on Thursday, today had to be quite a long day....
We stopped below Eynsham to dump the rubbish and empty the porta loos and then continued on down the Thames. The weather was reasonable, sunny spells and in the afternoon a couple of short showers. We passed some more National boats, ARACHNE, our boss ON REFLECTION, and Rex Wright on AMY EM.
We also had our first experience on operating a Thames Lock using the new system, opinions are currently reserved!!
A quick stop above Abingdon Lock to top up the water tank, and then below to moor up. Some chance!!! Apparently if you do not get here before lunchtime you have no chance!! BUT, every cloud has a silver lining and there is always a knight in shining armour just around the corner.
On the offside are some moorings which say private, but, they are not any more. Also. the charming man who runs the outboard motor repair centre leases some of the moorings, and, he will let you moor there for free if you ask. I needed some gas and some blue for the loo, which he sells, so the deal was done. An added bonus was the recreation ground nearby with plenty of doggie bins so the dogs were happy as well.
Just sitting here now listening to the church bells ringing......
Tomorrow we will moor at Beale Park, if we cannot find a mooring there then I have real problems over the Bank Holiday weekend!!
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