Marsworth Today "C'mon put your backs into it "

Cowroast Lock and Paragliders

This week my four hours respite from caring was delayed by an hour as the relief sitter was late so couldn’t walk the dogs at Appledown Rescue which enabled me to go over to Cowroast on the Grand Union Canal and take some pictures as the weather turned lovely after a dreary start.
Here we have narrowboat The Hornet being single handed through Cowroast Lock.

On the way back I went over Dunstable Downs and saw the paragliders being flown so could not resist stopping and taking a few snaps.

Here we have one flying low with the London Gliding Club in the distance.

Now that I do shopping on the internet and get it delivered at home I find I am more relaxed when I go out on my ‘free’ hours as I don’t have to rush around so much.

Next week I’ll be walking the dogs ‘hopefully’ at

http://www.appledown.co.uk/

Marsworth Reservoir and tea on-board Narrowboat Valerie

 

This week on my four hours off per week from caring I decided to take Rufus my Springer Spaniel to Marsworth for a walk.The day didn’t start well as the stand in sitter was late so I decided to go on my own and have a walk around the reservoir and look at the lock gate which is being held in place with straps.

On the way up to the lock I saw NB Valerie moored up with Daz talking to Jaq through a window on board.

Returning from the lock I met up with Daz and had a chinwag as you do. Lovely to meet you Daz and keep those cameras clicking.

Narrowboat Lillyanne came out of a lock as I was walking back so not to waste an opportunity I took a picture.

Here is NB Valerie and Widebeam Still Rocking moored up.

 

I thought I would give NB Valerie a knock just to say hello as I have followed their blog for a long time and wanted to introduce myself, Les answered and I wished him well before making off around the reservoir.

On the way back to the car park Les called me over and offered a cup of tea on-board, well who could refuse.

After having a good chat ( don’t mention the Airhead Society ) it was time to go as I had to get back to my caring roll.

A lovely couple and a credit to the boating community who have helped them along the way. This is their excellent blog …….

http://boatlife.blogspot.co.uk/

And here they are

I hope to see you both again sometime

Take care.

I think someone likes dogs by the name of this narrowboat..

Rufus says Merry Christmas but keep off my stocking

 

I have had Rufus now for exactly 1 year and he is pure delight to have around. He is a trained assistance dog who picks things up off the floor if dropped,when he wants a treat he picks up the TV remote or the newspaper off the table and gives it to me. Such a clever dog who is loved to bits.

A Merry Christmas to everyone and would love to meet up with some of you on the cut in the next year, that’s if Rufus lets me.

Peaceful scene at Marsworth on the Grand Union Canal

This week it was too wet to walk the dogs at http://www.appledown.co.uk/  so went over over to Marsworth and took a couple of photos as well as talking to the owner of Narrowboat Willow Too which is a Beacon built boat and was featured on the cover of Canal Boat magazine last year. Stupidly with all the talking I forgot to take a picture so enclose a picture of it featuring on the front cover of Canal Boat.

 

 

Walking the Dogs at Appledown Rescue Centre

As you probably know by now I am a full time carer for my mother and get four hours a week to myself while a sitter looks after her.

During this time I get to do the weeks shopping and walk the dogs at http://www.appledown.co.uk/ . I always try and get some pictures of the dogs I walk in the hope someone will see a dog they think they could look after and also support a good cause in the process. So here are the latest three I walked this week If you would like to know more about the dogs please visit Appledowns web site and give them a ring, they would love to hear from you.

 

I am now thinking of getting a video camera to record my walks along the towpath and upload them to You tube so watch this space.

We will remember them

Remembering my Grandfathers brother who was killed at Passiondale.

 

To all those who gave their lives for our freedom.