Our friends on Nb Whistler, Jan and Graham who are a day ahead of us texted to say they had got cheap fuel at Anyho Wharf. The receipt was delayed in the ether and arrived just as we were approaching Anyho. Needless to say we stopped and managed to find a spare corner in the tank for another 70 quids worth (at 93p/L I was well chuffed). Bright sunshine prevailed in the afternoon but a strong wind. As the canal crosses exposed fields side winds become quite difficult and the boat ends up crabbing along the canal. Quite easy to do - until you come to a narrow bridge gap. which you have to suddenly line up for.
Going through Somerton deep lock we managed to knock our bow fender off. A lady in the boat waiting to come down was already opening the lock gate, when I asked her to stop for a moment as it would be easier to retrieve the hanging fender from the gate. She hummed and huffed that they were on a tight time schedule (on a canal?) and only closed the gate again when she saw we weren't going anywhere without out very expensive fender. It took only moments to retrieve and we were surprised how quickly she had cast off and was aiming into the lock even as we were coming out. As we passed - crash! she was blown right across in to the trees on the far side. Just deserts and a small ( and not very sporting) cheer from the crew of Ceilidh.
Stopped at The Pig Place who run a farm shop to get eggs. Sorry we are sold out of hens eggs, we only have duck eggs! Looking forward to a couple in the morning!
Moored before we got too close to the M40 which we are heading towards and will be following for some time tomorrow. A gorgeous spot but with the steady rumble of civilization in the distance....
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| Lady narrowboater getting just deserts |
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| Breath in! |
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| Funny wide lock on a narrow canal. |
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