On our way again

We left the family on Friday evening. Jolly good job to as Oliver kept Colin and Iwona up most of the night. This morning we said our farewells to the boaters that had followed our dilemma for the last two weeks, and battled the wind up river to Sawley. Ian walked back to get the car and a quick run to Tesco saw us doing our last major shop for a week or two. He is now on his way back to Sandiacre to garage the car. Its only a short bus ride back here but a bit of a walk from where he is dropped off. I keep telling him exercise is good for you!

While stowing away our groceries I happened to glance out of the window and spied this dinghy with wheels. I haven't a clue as to what it is called but I watched with camera in hand at the launch. ( Did I hope it would capsize?) Off course not!!!!! The occupants were hanging on for dear life, as I would have been. It looked very unsteady and the funniest thing about it was the engine wouldnt start so they were left bobbing about for what seemed like an age. Not one of all the onlookers offered any help and I could almost see the look of dispair on his face. After a lot of cord pulling the outboard motor finally sprung into life and they were finally on there way.