Saturday, 9th March 2013
I am feeling really pleased with myself as we leave Roydon Marina - if it's possible for a boat to feel happy - I do!!!! It's not been bad really but I much prefer the open waterways - don't like being in a boat park....... Have been resting now for 12 weeks and can't wait to get going.
We set off on Saturday after a long wait as Susan did the last bits of washing, drying and cleaning!!! Susan did not want to go until all the washing was dry but Pete was getting edgy as he wanted to GET MOVING - so did I!!!
We set off at 1:00pm to the service dock for pump out and then through the marina lock. Susan, Mazey and Phoebie (a friend's dog) helped prepare the lock. I think everyone did really well considering they have not done a lock for 12 weeks!!! We turned left out of the lock and did one other lock before finding a mooring. Susan decided not to close one of the upper lock gates as two ducks swam into the lock as we exited from it. Not far, I know, but at least we have moved out of the marina!!!!
Susan and Pete have also commented that the internet signal is much better here than when they were in the marina. One downside Susan says is that they have to keep turning lights off to save electricity.....
We have moored opposite Rob who owns a wide-beam boat. Rob visited us last week and helped put in an expansion tank. He has a small motor boat and was trying it out today - it sounded very much like Susan's hairdryer but a bit louder. He has said that we can connect to his water pipe if we need to!!
Sunday, 10th March 2013
Since yesterday it has turned very cold and has been sleeting on and off for most of the day. It has also been getting a bit breezy.... Another day resting for me. Pete has been trying to sort out the generator which does not seem to want to charge my batteries and Susan has been sorting out old magazines, cleaning, cooking, etc. Susan also walked to the local shop for provisions and used her backpack for the heavy stuff. She said it was about 2 miles in total.
Susan also feeling tired - she says it's because she did two locks yesterday. She had forgotten how heavy they were!!! Only two boats pass us today - very quiet.
Total 1 mile and 2 locks
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