Monday, August 10, 2020

Farewell Aylesbury

Monday 10th August 2020

Wildlife of the day :- a black mink under Park Street bridge, Aylesbury

We were surprised by the number of people in and around Aylesbury basin last evening. Most of all by the family groups who were posing for ‘selfies’ and group photos. The view is of Waitrose (closed) and Travelodge’s entrance, the back of the theatre, a couple of boats that were NOT resplendent in roses and castles and plenty of annoying ducks and pigeons. There must be more salubrious photo opportunities in Aylesbury – after all, it’s only a short walk to the Park and the David Bowie statue.

Another hot day – Cap’n Jannock jumped ship at 7am to return to Thame for some blood-biking duties. Then he had a shower after wearing his heavy motorcycle clothing before returning to the basin as 12 o’clock.

WaterPointWe moved Jannock across to the water point and filled up, then moved forward and moored under a shady tree. We remained there for the rest of the afternoon until 5pm but still the temperature wasn’t reducing much then but we set off anyway.

We made slow and frustrating progress through prop-tangling weeds and low overhanging trees. At Broughton lock there was a brief discussion whether to continue on for a further two locks when we noticed the bottom falling out of a large dark grey cloud further up the arm.

We moored on the piling above the lock just as the wind started building up, the air freshened and we heard thunder. We’ll do those locks tomorrow ;^) For the next halfhour we heard the thnder, saw the lightning but not a drop of rain.

Our mooring location was /// remainder.barman.slumped

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