Made it to Banbury

 

Another long day this time with Giles.  It didn’t take him long to decide he could adapt to Narrowboats, in fact by the last lock before Banbury he decided he’d like to have a go single handing as he had seen the boat in front doing it.

He didn’t do too badly apart from getting half way up the steps to the lock and realising he’d forgotten his winch handle.   However I was told very firmly that I was not to do anything and he sorted himself out and there were no mishaps.    

The final run in to Banbury was interesting as the levels were down and we went aground twice, a good job Giles was agile with the boat pole!

It was very quiet, and we had virtually no holdups.  We passed several hire boats returning to base, but looks like the end of season.   We stopped at AynonWharf for fuel. No problem at all, unlike all road users who appear to have been queuing all day some with no success.   We also managed to get the right end for our hose.   Geoff seems to have secreted ours somewhere, I have searched all obvious places with a marked lack of success.

A very Misty day with the sun very reluctant to make a appearance until we’ll after lunch…….still there was no rain so mustn’t complain.

Today was a day for cows🤣🤣🤣

We thought this might herald rain if you believe the old saying

No progress for Geoffrey which is upsetting.  A great friend went in to see him today but don’t think Geoff was very aware.  They have not got to the bottom of the cause yet, still waiting on some further test results.  The doctor ( and Emma!) keep assuring me that his confused state is very common with people in hospital, especially at our advanced age!

The plan is to remain in Banbury for a good few days.  I am moored near the station so very handy for Oxford.

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