Setting off from Norton Junction early last week, back to Braunston for the show
The week had started interestingly, as we had had a trip over to Nottinghamshire to view an historic pair of narrowboats. Richard has always wanted to own an original working pair, but to me, the thought of leaving the beautiful comfort and luxury in Comfortably Numb and of course my beloved butty, would be quite a wrench!
Through the bridge and heading towards Braunston
The sticking point for us, is that we live on the boat we intend to give up and logically, most people would prefer cash. Would the boats still be there in say a few months, if we advertised our pair? A swap would involve us paying fees, as per selling our boat through a brokerage. Quite a decision, but we have to see what the owner would prefer to do and negotiate from there.......
Gorgeous scenery at Norton Junction towards the tunnel
So, last week, we made the relatively quick journey back to Braunston for the show, and were warmly welcomed by a committee member (Steve) acting as Harbourmaster. We moored right up to the marina entrance opposite Gongoozlers Cafe, prime spot for the bank holiday.
Ready for the crowds! (Teapot on the roof - denotes membership of esteemed 'Ladies Only' club 'Women on the Cut' a la Facebook page)
But wow, it was really quiet all weekend. It was very strange because normally, Braunston's footfall is fairly good with or without a show. The Monday was better and I succeeded in selling amongst other things a large green bread bin, so I was very chuffed!
My bread bin, successfully sold at Braunston
The next day, we plodded back up through the locks, having an interesting encounter with a couple who were obviously disgruntled that we had got up earlier than they and beat them to the locks! They weren't rude to us, but tried to turn the lock between us leaving the lock and an oncoming boat, which resulted in some shouts from the oncoming people trying to enter the lock and lots of running! I think the couple behind learnt a bit of canal etiquette that day the hard way, as the oncomer seemed to be giving them a piece of his mind!
These signs are all over Braunston for 'dog-owers'. Spellchecker is good, I always find, if you haven't got a proof reader handy!
So here we are back at the junction, having decided, because of the bad weather, we wouldn't race to Foxton for this weekend, probably next weekend instead. We had a lovely visit off my aunty and uncle from Leicester, the day we arrived back and caught up on all things cousins etc
Butty back cabin, all cosy with the range lit
This is all subject to what happens to the boats and whether we have to sell our two in the meantime....................
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