Catch-up time

On Tuesday I moved from my lovely mooring in the countryside

and headed for Aynho where my new neighbours greeted me from across the canal.

I had a specific reason for being here and on Friday I got a taxi into Banbury and then the train to Surrey where I stayed over at my sisters house and on Sunday attended the thanksgiving and naming ceremony for my lovely granddaughter Hazel.

Hazel with mum and dad during the naming ceremony.

The celebrations continued afterwards at a local Pub where I met up with family and friends and everyone had a great day.

Hazel with mum and dad and auntie's Sarah and Chloe

Of course I got in on the action for a while offering some words of advice to my new little darling.

She listened quietly and probably ignored it

Yesterday I returned to Quinquireme and was pleased to find everything was as it should be and my batteries had been fully charged by the solar panel. Today I decided to stay put and do some laundry and generally sort out a few things and recover from my very enjoyable break.

Weather permitting I will probably move to Banbury tomorrow and stock up with much needed provisions. I am also going to source a TV Ariel which I suddenly realised would become a very important need when the new series of 'Strictly Come Dancing' starts, for I must confess I am something of an addict J

 Thank you Carol for your hospitality and Peter for providing transport and of course Adam, Natalie and Hazel and everyone who attended and made the day so enjoyable.