We made it to Gayton Marina, just a short way up the Northampton Arm, and left the boat to go home for a few days.
We returned on Friday evening to a safe but chilly boat. The fire soon warmed him up and we slept well, appreciating our good bed and mattress (much more comfortable than the one we now have at home).
On Saturday morning we set off in a cold wind. It not being good weather to make the 13 locks up to Northampton (there's nowhere to stop, so they've all got to be done in one go), we decided to head back to the Grand Union and northwards to top up with fuel, coal and water and see if the Buckby flight is still closed. When the weather improves we will head back and make the Northampton dash.
While we were at home we bought 2 new stools and Robin varnished them. They are not quite as high or as smart as the ones that were stolen but at least he had somewhere to sit today.
Scooby, seemingly glad to be back afloat, came outside for his usual nosing over the side but kept shivering in the cold. In the end we put his coat on under his harness to keep him warm. Ah!
By mid afternoon the wind and rain had really set in and even our gallant captain had had enough, so we moored in a rural spot and pottered for the rest of the day. Robin painted Harold's name on the stools which will (hopefully) deter burglars in future.
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