To hot to even write my blog!!

So a long weekend in Windsor provided the only rain we have seen for weeks. 

Mike and Mary came as arranged on Sunday morning and I joined them for Morning Service in St Georges Chapel.  Geoff elected to go to a nearby church for Holy Communion.   All met for lunch in a much better pub than last year.  The Royal Windsor is just by the Windsor Riverside station and would definitely return there.

Sunday was a day of rain so it was out with umbrellas and macs...what a change.  

Bridge across to Eton...wet roads...haven`t seen that for a while.

Monday saw me on the train to Emmas for more cuddles with the new one.

Tuesday was travelling day and a rather glowery start to the day

also somewhat breezy but not as bad as the last trip.

Good view through the trees of the castle as we went down the river.

 We weren`t sure what we would find mooring wise in Staines which was the possible destination.

But chatting with a fellow boater in the locks led us to a rather pleasant spot by Lammas park.  Sadly no shade for Petroc but trees for us to linger beneath and have we needed them....it is unbearably hot and impossible to do anything except very early in the morning.  Luckily there is a nice walk nearby for Barney around some lakes which is largely in the shade during the morning.

Wednesday saw me in London again.  The station is a good 20/25 minute walk so that ensures my exercise for the day.  However before leaving on Wednesday morning as I sat having my breakfast I suddenly saw a pool of water under the front step.   We already have a leak in the shower so have to keep turning the water off when not necessary....now what.?  When Geoff investigated he discovered our water pump was leaking.....AAAHHH!!!   The good news was that we have a replacement on board.  A good few years ago Geoff had successfully changed the pump........quite a feat for someone who if not DIY minded at all.   It looked as though his skills were to be called upon again.   I did offer not to go to London but thankfully my offer was refused.   Poor Geoff spent the best part of the day in the heat to-ing and fro-ing to Halfords to get various bits and eventually he had success.  I was told the job was accompanied by a lot of swearing, sore fingers and one pair of broken glasses....what a good job I was away.

Instead of my going to London on Friday Geoff decided that he ought to pay his new grand daughter a visit so he braved the heat and British Rail.   In fact, the trains from here are new trains and all air conditioned.  Provided you travel outside rush hour it is OK.

Geoff's tummy makes a good pillow

Tomorrow is moving on time.......with the goal of Kingston about next weekend.....the trick is to find some moorings in the shade which may prove difficult.  The hot weather is die to last until next Wednesday at least....roll on Autumn....

A very early start is planned to beat the heat.

Total distance:7.52 miles Elapsed time:2h54m5s
Locks:3 Bridges:7 
Average speed:2.59 mph (3.63 lock/mph)