At long last, or so it seems, we are back on board once again. We drove up from Cornwall this morning. The traffic was comparatively light but fog over Bodmin moor and lots of spray in many places made for less than exciting trip.
Soon after lunch we arrived and unloaded. For once the boat seems to have survived the winter without much trauma! Christine collected a key for Cowroast marina as our plan is to leave the boat there for a few days next week as we have to go back home for a series of meetings.
Mid afternoon and Mike set off in the car whilst Christine stayed to finish off unpacking. He expected to return by train from Tring via London.
It was only 45 minutes by car despite much more spray and Mike turned into the marina (where we had an urgent repair last Autumn). He made contact with Darren who sorted out a parking slot.
However, when Mike went back to the office to check on the way to the towpath for his walk to the station, Darren was leaving to go to the post office and offered a lift. Just after setting off he asked where Mike was headed and he then offered a lift back to Uxbridge where he lives - but not until after five! He suggested the pub across the road and Mike did indeed enjoy a pint of cider sitting next to a blazing log fire and reading the paper.
In the end, Darren dropped Mike right outside Packet Boat Marina, just as Christine called on the mobile to enquire about progress. This was the first time Mike had taken a call on this new phone and he failed to answer it in time!
We have to stay put in the marina over night as tomorrow RCR are coming to do an engine service in the morning.
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