A day with Lucy Jane

Trip Start Jul 26, 2008
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Trip End Sep 19, 2008


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Monday, July 28, 2008

A warm sunny day greeted us as we woke from our slumber.  With clear blue skies we decided that a day of boating  (the Lucy Jane) was in order.  After a sumptuous English breakfast, we headed for the nearby Great Ouse river at Buckton.  The 'Lucy Jane' quickly coughed into life, and we motored lazily along, navigating the meandering and picturesque river with ease.  We each had a 'turn' as captain, and quickly got the hang of  maneuvering the boat into each of the locks along the way.  Thomas relished? the job of winding up/down the gates to the locks, and I had the opportunity to 'take her in' a few times, which was fantastic.  Cruised up/down the river to Houghton near St Ives, where we met Maureen with the lunch.  Hammered in some mooring spikes, and tied the boat up to the bank.  Great lunch and a quick walk into the town, cute little cottages with thatched roofs.  Back onto the boat an down the river - experts at operating the locks now - to the marina after a fantastic and relaxing day.
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janeiou
janeiou on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:02AM

Merry Olde England
Lucky you - green with envy!!

deanarena
deanarena on Jul 30, 2008 at 06:47AM

Pater & Mater
From cold, wet, rainy Bunbury we envy you the warm summer weather! We well remember 2007 and the beautiful days on the river aboard 'Lucy Jane.'
Keep on enjoying!!

wen08
wen08 on Jul 30, 2008 at 12:40PM

Life is but a dream....
What a wonderful start to your holidays! Glad to hear you are all safe and sound and having a fantastic time. Thanks for the updates!

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