We moved from Odiham and have been outside the Fox and Hounds for the last two nights.We had arranged to meet Sue, Graham, Matthew and Judith for a meal here last night but when I enquired they were fully booked inside-you can eat outside if you want! Well we did at the table by the tree on the basis we could always go into the boat if we suffered from hypothermia- a good wholesome meal was had by all.
We have booked our slot down the locks starting on Wednesday which hopefully will be the start of the better weather. Today has been rather wet so thats why we have stayed put. Tomorrow is better so we have planned to do the return under the low bridges-starting with the lowest at Reading Road South. Matthew is coming along to give us a hand,especially Anne to take out the cratch board and lower the front section. Tuesday's weather looks bad so it could be a trip out somewhere from Mytchett. No TV tonight not even with my new digital pole set up,in fact we have not watched much TV at all since getting on The Basingstoke Canal because of all the trees - mind you there hasn't been much on- except Anne missed the Arsenal game.
We also had other visitors today being Mark (Janet's son) with Maria, Ella and Lucas who gave the boat a checking out.
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| Our mooring outside The Fox and Hounds |
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| A spring feeder |
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| Dogmersfield Park Estate narrowboat for clients |
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| This pill box looked in good condition and had a very good view over the canal from the top of the cutting |
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| We thought we had the canal to ourselves but we met these at a bridge hole-it disturbed our peace! |
