Saturday, 29 August 2009


The sun sets on the swans at Braunston

I have not been able to upload photo's due to poor signal.
We moored at Norton Junction on Thursday and as I took Cassie for a walk I bumped into Al and Del from Derwent 6

Sunday, 23 August 2009


The Maisibert and Jubilee await their turn in the three locks at Linslade.
We had agreat journey from Berkhamstead to Milton Keynes by seeing 4-5 Kingfishers one being chased by a hawk at boat level and turning about just behind my shoulder.
We also saw a mobile mast disguised as a tree and the lion carved into the hill side as we entered Leighton Buzzard.

We reached Berkhampstead where Craig picked up Hilary and Ray to return to Braintree

Tuesday, 18 August 2009


Brother Ray carrying out his lock training on the Grand Union Canal

Thursday, 13 August 2009


Even the bridge pillars got a coat of paint.

Another piece of art as Hilary struggles to shut the lock gate.

Some wall we art as we passed through the locks on Duckett's Cut.

Algie on the River Lee as we had an early start to reach Paddington Basin.

Tuesday, 11 August 2009


We moored where the white water centre for the 20012 Olympics is being created.
This was once a car park.

The last couple days we have stayed at Waltham Abbey so that we can cruise on to Paddington Basin for the weekend.
This weekend we are meeting Hilary's relations from New York and my brother Ray on Sunday.

Thursday, 6 August 2009


Today we cruised to Rye House where we saw the Kart owners put their machines through their paces.

We passed another one of the Heartwood family today.
Slow Pace was on her moorings at Stanstead Abbots.

We also gave Ralph some lock training.

On Wednesday we had an extra crew member.
Ralph received his training from Craig as they cruised the boat from Hertford to Ware.

Monday, 3 August 2009


This photograph shows one of the glass panels.

The bridge rails are manufactured of steel and glass panels with different designs.


The Maisibert and Craig wait for us to set the lock at Parndon Mill

Saturday, 1 August 2009


Red sky at night shepard's delight, I hope so.
This picture was taken at Burnt Mill lock at Harlow.