Still flooded and stuck in Oxford.
Lovely young man from River, Canal Rescue came to see us yesterday. Apparently Augusta had an air bubble in her fuel injector. He bled the fuel line, cleaned the injectors, tightened some bits and pieces and she chugged happily. He was very happy to be working on such a grand old engine. We were very relieved that it was something small. Hooray for RCR!
We continue to be quiet and sleepy.
Dave works away from the back cabin. We use the wee generator to top up our batteries. I am reading my way through a stack of novels and learning lyrics to songs I keep meaning to learn. I watch the birds through the window. A chaffinch came to visit as did a flash of blue that might have been a kingfisher. I am amused by the squirrel and am keeping my eye on the building effort of the tiny wren.
Tomorrow is my birthday.
I am making a cake.
Might have lunch at the pub.
We shall see what happens.
More tales to come...
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ReplyDeleteHi Lonnie,
So loving your blog. Just read all your posts in order. Fabulous. I have such wonderful memories of being a cockwomble with Nick, his parents and his boys on a narrowboating mid term holiday in 2011. I loved it but Nick hated it! He stressed so much about the locks and especially the swing bridges! I'd love to do it again. Till then I will follow your adventures with delight and wonder. Thank you and much love, Willow xxxxx
So very glad that you are enjoying the blog. More adventures to come.Love to you and Nick xxx
ReplyDeleteSo how old is your engine and what sort is it? My old boat had 1950's Lister Blackstones – they were slow and chuggy too : )
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a lovely birthday Lonnie.
Oxford is a great place to be for it!
We have a Russell Newbury engine DM2...based on a 1928 design...but newish...around 1991. Love the sound of a Lister...ours is the same sound but a deeper tone.
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