Short run and home.

Monday 9th May 2022

Terry, from Arun, stayed for supper last evening. It was lovely to catch up with him as it’s the first time we’ve seen him since he and Janet were married. Part of the pleasure of narrowboating is that there is always the possibility of a chance meeting with friends anywhere on the system.

Many years ago, we moored for the night in Hopwas woods and heard so many Owls that we renamed it HootyWol woods. No hooting last night but Graham did spot a barn owl out hunting in the dusk across the fields opposite.

 

The asparagus tunnels were in full production as we passed today. About 15 people out wandering the lines cutting tips as required.

 

Another pleasure of canal boating is the view you get of peoples back gardens. As we passed through Whittington today many gardens were ablaze with rhododendrons and azaleas in full party frocks. It was here that we had a quick stop and chat with nb Autarky and Brian (pootank) Jarrett. Look back at December 2001 on www.jannock.org.uk if you want to know why he’s named that by us.

We moored at Huddlesford and Graham went on the Di Blasi to fetch the car from Brinklow. When he got back Brian, who had moored a few spaces behind us, popped in with his lovely dog for a cup of tea. We also had a visit from an un-known tabby cat before we finally closed up and headed home.

G&B