Onwards to Blisworth

Thank goodness we decided to stay put last night and not go through the junction to the moorings above the locks. They had nearly all been taken by  BW's work fleet apart from a section just before the waterpoint. There should have been enough room for three boats, but two private boat owners had moored up without sharing rings.   Need I say more!!!

 


Between the top lock and the second lock is Tricia's shop selling everything boat and canal related. We had given Tricia another order to paint a larger Buckby can, to match the first, back in October last year. This is the first time we have been back this way since then and even though the shop wasn't officially open, after a quick phone call to say we were on our way, she obligingly opened up for us.



Little & Large

The locks were nearly all with us. Just one had been turned round before we arrived, By the time Ian got to the lock it was almost empty, so no point in having a go at the bloke. Instead, as he turned out to be a lone boater, Ian did the honourable thing and helped him through. Next stop was at bridge 21 to see the Bedazzeled distributor. We spent £120 with them at the IWA festival last July replacing all our lights for LED's and 2 of the bulbs had blown within 2 months of the purchase. A phone call to their agent Richard assured us that the next time we were in this area he would replace both for free. He was true to his word and I now have my reading light in the lounge and the bedroom light working again. After a quick lunch we set off for Blisworth. On the way we spied a boat we recognised from the telly.  The boat that Guy built Nb Reckless. Last we heard it was up for sale and the link shows the pictures as it was advertised.



Moored up at Furnace Wharf.

We stopped at Gayton Junction for water and loo emptying and once on our way again Ian pointed out a boat with dead rabbits tied to the tiller. Ian enjoys rabbit but I hate the smell of it cooking as well as the taste. Unfortunately for him its one meat he has to do without!

Tonight's dinner perhaps?


  We are now moored before bridge 50 on the outskirts of Blisworth.. Today has been more like a spring day with no need for hats or gloves but instead suncream and  t shirts.  Another lovely sunset tonight, and I hope that the promise of this lovely red sky will bring another brilliant day tomorrow.