Moored at Yeading

After a surprisingly quiet and pleasant night spent at Kensal Green, we set off with the intention of making for Cowley Peachey, enjoying cruising in the wonderful sunny morning, with the added delight of very light wind. Along the way we passed more boats than we have ever seen before in one day on the Paddington Arm. If they think they are going to more at Little Venice or Paddington Basin they are likely to be disappointed from the congestion that we saw there a couple of days ago.

When we got to Highline Yachting boatyard at Northolt we decided to pull in and top up with diesel and empty the elsan. However when we found that they also had a laundry we thought it prudent to get the bedding etc washed. So a quick stop turned into a couple of hours enabling us to wash and polish the stbd side of the boat, and change several of our books at their library as well.

All tasks completed we set off again, and as we approached 'Willow Tree marina' saw a nice gap among the moored boats on the 'offside' by a nature reserve. Checking with the crew of one of the boats that it was not a private mooring we pulled in. As we enjoyed a well earned bottle of beer sitting outside in the hot sun we noticed some people walking across the park carrying 'Tesco' bags. A quick check on my phone revealed that there was a large shopping complex barely 1/4 mile away.

Suitably refreshed, and deciding that our primroses in the pots on the roof were now decidedly poorly, we ventured out and found a large B&Q where we were able to get some Lobelia's, then over the road to a 'Tesco Extra' for a few bits.

On retuning to the boat Jean got busy replacing our roof garden, and we retired inboard for a shower and relax after an unexpectedly busy but very satisfying day that we rounded off with a nice bottle of red wine to celebrate. As Wallace would say " A Cracking Day Grommet". Sad aren't we, we are so easily pleased in life!!!

Today we woke late, evidence of how peaceful it is here at this mooring, and decided that we will stay here until we get the call from Steve at 'Highline' that they have got the parts and are ready for us.

Jean has spent all day deep cleaning the inside of the boat, all cupboards emptied out, contents cleaned and sorted, Oven thoroughly cleaned, and odd bits of hand washing done. I have serviced the engine, Oil and Filter change and general clean and check ready for our still anticipated cruise on the Thames. Very hot and humid today so will not be doing much else, and expect some thundery showers later by the feel of it.