Some 'Finally's

Lewis has done his finals, Hooray!
after 4 years of fervour, fun, and friendship he's done it. Scary time ahead waiting for results mid July. Good luck son.
He had fun bringing his huge collection of books and general paraphernalia back to the boat by punt from St Hilda's to where we were moored at Christ church meadow.
And this means that we can finally leave Oxford and continue down our old friend the wonderful Thames, visiting all the beautiful places we've known for nearly 20 years.
Walking up the Wittenham clumps from Days lock and Streatley hill from Goring, views stretching out for miles and bringing back lots of happy memories of adventures with the children.
Little stop at Cholsey, Gershwin saw the vet and doesn't want to talk about it!
Brian had a grand time at  Greenwich, selling lots at the Open Gardens weekend.
Jane has rekindled her love for a spot of knitting, encouraged by the lovely Kate (justpootling) and made a shawl, pleased with result, not sure how to wear it though?!

Celebrating 25 years afloat.

We moored on the Thames at Kelmscot , which is a peaceful, rural spot, very near Kelmscot manor William Morris' home. Many lovely early morning  walks from here, one very happy dog.
Had super evening at the local pub The Plough , which manages to  keeps its old world charm ,with a delicious choice of food, which we enjoyed to the full.

All sorts of Weather on the river.

Gershwin gets to grips with boating life

Enjoying the sunshine at Kelmscot.
Watching my crew  do the work at Pinkhill lock.

On the River Thames at last

Had super jolly time in Oxford with family,involving lots of delicious food, recomend trying Atomic
Burger quirky cafe, with really tasty food, also wounderful icecream waffles at D and G's all along the Cowley road.
Found Gershwin at the Bluecross near Oxford with the help of sisters Liz and Jill, and family.
It's just like having a baby again, dog paraphernalia all over the place. Having to get up early and bed late. Very early playful mornings! But he is doing ok clean indoors for 3 days and can sit when asked. Loves to play with other dogs , and chew things !
Came off the river ,as heavy rain meant increased flow, which wasn't too much fun.
Trying again today , moored at Ensham up stream of Oxford ,right across from the wier. Lock keeper says the river is settling down, only a few fast flowing stretches still!?

And then there was Five!

Thrupp

Thanks to Martin and Penny for the rhubarb, had delicious crumble, didn't even get to take a photo before it was gobbled up!