Our Travels
Colin and Katie had told us that the fuel barge would be passing at Hurley Lock the following day and that they would be filling
We have been struggling to get out for a trip recently but decided that we could fit in a quick trip to Egham and maybe
Day One – Nicki and I set off towards Hampton Court on Tuesday, 24th October as we wanted to make the journey down river
Today (Sunday, 8th October 2017) is the day – our first real foray into the barging lifestyle, so, ably assisted by Bob and Jane, Nicki
The wheelhouse had that sinking feeling. Eventually got round to checking that it works OK. I was a bit concerned because Vetus had to make
We had arranged for Brendan and and Chris to come down for the day, and were really looking forward to seeing them again. Once
Today was the day for me to take my ICC and CEVNI tests at the local training school at Bisham Abbey. A nice early start
We’ve noticed that It seems to be the custom when we meet other barge owners that they hand out their ‘address
Today we had a visit from Nicki’s sister, brother-in-law and mum who all travelled up from Somerset for their first sight of Shensi, and
Ann and Jane with husbands came to visit us today – and it turned out to be a lovely September day. Jane and Bob arrived