We then set off on a bright sunny morning by bus into Uxbridge to find a Vodafone shop to sort out Christine's mobile phone (she has been attempting to take over Mike's old contract for the second phone (an old HTC) and then to switch to the phone (Sony) which he upgraded earlier this year. The process has not been simple!
In the town centre we not only spotted the terminus of the Underground but also a statue called Anticipation which was installed some 13 years ago. Another one, in the shopping mall entrance was more seasonal but less artistic!
We quickly tracked down the shop and a helpful young man soon sorted us out and we had time to wander around the town centre shops - the only thing we bought was a re-supply of reading material from Waterstones! We also spotted the winter outdoor ice rink run by the local council - sadly the mild weather meant that it was closed and the rink was just a pool, of water.
We took the bus back to the marina and had lunch. Mike made a start on trying to cut the new deck surfacing for the stern deck and di enough to feel that he had made progress when Christine was ready to set off once more.
We drove by car to Hayes to visit bed shops. In fact we only went to one as we found a suitable replacement mattress for our boat bed at Dreams but it took about an hour and a half by the time we had tried out ll the options and then placed the order. We were served by Harry, the store manager, who was keen to sort us out! It was also interesting to see how he still kept a beady eye on his staff and what they were up to!
By now it was dark and time to return to the boat - just as well Mike had managed to prepare the chilli before we left!
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