Oxford
We made it 4hrs of tickover wall to wall moored boats from Thrupp
The visitor moorings were empty not what I expected not the quietest
place noise from trains waiting to get into Oxford station not that it
bothered me my ear plugs work well.Sun shining this morning going to
try the bus tour today.

Escaped !!!!
Delayed for 2 hours
Farmer decided the feeder wasn't big enough as a Napton Narrowboats
Employee managed to scrape past a little damage to paintwork so the farmer went
off to get something bigger so we made our bid for freedom and got through the
bridge cruised til 4 then wind got worse so found some armco and moored.
C&RT Phoned after we got through to say Police were on their way. So we
missed the fun. Hope it is sorted for our return journey.
 

Just as I approached bridge 122 on the South Oxford I noticed an animal feeder dangling in the bridge hole
farmer apologised but he has had enough he has been in dispute with BW/C&RT for 5 yrs so he wants to talk with them so unfortunately he chose today to remonstrate. No idea how long it will take to sort out
C&RT seem to think it might take the police to sort it.

Nettle soup for lunch today, foraged from high up the bank hopefully no dog wee,
 it was gorgeous. Walked down the Grand union to find a phone signal
 no 3 but EE came up trumps so phoned Mum on Beryls phone. Not sure if we are
 moving tomorrow got some carpet tiles to lay or will we wait til Monday to continue
 down the Oxford. Not as if we are in any hurry.

We are back on board, all fit and well the Doctor says we look very well
and the Life must be doing us good. We moved on and are now at Rugby
we plan on going down to Oxford.
Hoobie also got a clean bill off health very good condition for a 12yr old.
Just wish he would stop barking at dogs on other boats his tail is wagging
like mad.
The solar panels are working well batteries staying charged longer and not
having to run engine for as long.

Where has April gone. We have been loitering around Tamworth Nuneaton and Coventry.
We are visiting Barnstaple on Monday time to see the doctor and for Hoobie to visit the vet
Sokai is not missing out she is having two solar panels fitted while we are away.
I am hoping to show my face in work just to rub in the merits of early retirement.
I finally got a new boat pole Wickes is with in walking distance of Coventry basin.
Mandy came up to see Meatloaf had a meal with us then went back home she did the same
for Pink but while eating dinner she got a text saying it had been cancelled. So she decided
to return home that night but got to Gribs causeway for fuel and realised no cards credit etc
 on floor of boat so we will return them on Monday as we steel the car for a few days.

Back at Fazeley making our way to Nuneaton want to have a word with Onboard Energy about
Solar panels. We are managing to get the batteries to 80% by cruising but the last 20% is illusive.
Plus I want to kill two birds with one stone and have them fitted while we are back in Barnstaple
so the boat can go into Springwood Haven where they are based (Onboard Energy that is).
We had an argument with an unknown boat on Saturday. I was in the Bridge hole and he kept
coming at full speed rammed me and sent us into the bridge side ripped the Pram cover mount
off and ripped the front of the cover no apology said he thought there was enough room for
both of us then sped off. By the time we got to the side he was well gone God Knows what this
will cost to fix.So I was not a happy bunny thank god for bodge tape. Well that's about all for
now. Bye All