Sunday 7th June. Eynsham Lock, Oxford.
The promised downpour arrived at about 6am, hammering on the roof and the windows. It then changed to a light drizzle before stopping altogether.
I later filled the stern tube greaser; ate lunch and untied Martlet.
We headed up to Eynsham lock and the visitor moorings. It began to rain as we approached, by the time that we had finished with the ropes it was raining heavily.
Fifteen minutes later, it was a hailstorm. I love the English summer, especially when I am inside looking out at it. Fortunately, we have a good stock of as yet unread books together with the Saturday newspaper. During a brief respite, Myra had her usual swim; I was floating a lifebuoy on a length of rope very close by. This was because of the unusual currents against the moorings caused by the weir opposite. As she climbed out of the water, the rain started again. Oh well, back to the books and put on the kettle.
2009 Totals – Locks 226; Miles 454.5; Bus pass uses 8
