Leaving our mooring west of Dukes cut, it was good to feel some water under the boat; the steering is lighter and it just handles that much better.
We arrived at Eynsham Lock and having tied up above, we went back and passed the time of day with Graham, the lock keeper. Some of the long serving lock keepers that we knew have retired this year and we will have some new ones to meet.
Moving off and heading for the moorings above Pinkhill Lock, we noticed that there were more unlicensed, slightly down at heel boats moored around than was the case last year.
Could these be the reason for the drop in similar boats on the southern end of The Oxford canal? Answers on a postcard please to the following address...........
Arrived at Pinkhill to find Tim Brown the lock keeper on form as usual; we went back after mooring up and swapped news and general chat. We had an easy day, doing not much at all.
SUNDAY.
Moved up to a peaceful mooring near Hart's weir bridge, and had another easy day.
The weather allowed lunch to be taken outdoors; but relented before supper and the wind was a bit too chilly for comfort so back inside we went.
