Yardley Gobion

The farmer was on his quad-bike chasing the geese and ducks from his field opposite where we were moored this morning.  Then he visited the field beside us and herded the sheep and rams from one field to another.  He was escorted by 3 happy dogs (2 Collies and a Jack Russell).  Not sure if he knew we were watching him BUT we all enjoyed the excitement of it at breakfast.....  Mazey was growling and barking as she watched out of the window.

The sky this morning was grey and devoid of any character forming a blank canvas of nothingness
(yep, Susan confesses to reading an e-book on her kindle about how to write....  Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg - great book).

I have dripping oil in my engine.....  Not a major problem says Pete......  Susan is not so sure and I confess neither  am I.  Pete says he will keep an eye on it - as it is just like a little bit of sick coming up when you burp!!!!

We are now moored at Yardley Gobion opposite the Kingfisher Marina after getting pumped-out and filled-up with water again at Baxter's Boatyard.

Pete, Susan and Mazey walked into Yardley Gobion to have a look at the pretty village.  They commented that it has some old beautiful houses and manage to get a few provisions in the local Cost Cutters.

After lunch they all fall asleep in front of the TV whilst watching Loose Women.  "The first time" Pete says since they set off in June.  Susan manages to do the laundry and the inside of me has now been turned into a "Chinese laundry".  Pete keeps stocking up the stove - whilst Mazey pants and Susan strips off.......  Two swans visit and tap on the window for food... then peck the side of me to remove the algae....  An owl hoots 'Goodnight' in the distance....  I like it here.....

Total achievement 1 mile and 0 locks