We had seen the lock keeper on Saturday evening who said he would be at Osney Lock just after 9 and yes he could sell us a short stay Thames licence. This was contrary to what the lady at EA had told me previously on the telephone, who said lock keepers were no longer issuing licences!!
We duly presented ourselves and bought a weeks licence.
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| Rowers our in force......it is Sunday! |
We briefly thought we might moor above Sandford lock for the night but there was no room.
Just short of Abingdon however we spotted this nice little place......might have been made for us.
We are alongside the pathway so we see walkers. So pleasant we have decided to stay an extra day. We seem to have chosen the best week for our mini Thames trip. In fact today is even too hot to sit in the sun......
However life is not right unless the skipper has something to moan about. After breakfast I discovered a leak from one of the inlet pipes to the galley sink! There ensued a lot of huffing and puffing on his part. At the moment we have a bowl underneath and cloth wrapped around but G walked into Abingdon for his exercise and came back with something that is supposed to cure leaks.......we shall see when it is administered later. Looks like another job for the winter maintenance list. |
| This mornings sunrise |
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