Friends

Hot and sunny. I have not said that much this year. Perfect boating weather. We woke at 0400 hrs due to a distinct humming noise. A quick check over the boat interior revealed nothing untoward so it was back to bed,having both frozen to death due to no PJ's or dressing gowns.  We finally awoke at the more reasonable time of 0930 hrs.   As the stern of TARDIS Two  was inside the locked marina gate with the bow outside but with no access I had the bright idea of reversing her to the marina entrance, turning her round and reversing back to our original berth. Reversing is not easy with a narrow boat and Lynne was having kittens worrying about it, particularly as there were boats moored both sides. In the end she managed to get one of the more experienced boaters to help. Having 13 years experience he managed it in a jiffy. Another 2 boaters assisted with the electrics and sky box and the morning was gone. all boaters seem friendly and always willing to help. They are also forever painting their boat, cleaning them or fiddling with the engine . And they can all talk for Britain.  The swan egg has gone, the fifth she has lost so far apparently. Obviously  inexperienced.  I'm sunbathing for the afternoon so expect cloud and showers.