After a chat with Barry and Carol, I walked into Stone to check for a parcel from work (as it turns out they hadn't sent it!). I walked in along the towpath, chatting to a couple of passersby. Reaching the town centre moorings in Stone I spied a familiar name. Moored up was a boat called Gundagai. I wonder if they're Aussies.
Slim Dusty :
My Mabel waits for me underneath the bright blue sky,
Where the dog sits on the tucker box nine miles from Gundagai.
I meet her ev'ry day and I know she's dinky di,
Where the dog sits on the tucker box nine miles from Gundagai.
I stopped at the hardware store for a couple of sticks of beeswax. Thanks Carol for the tip on getting our hatch to slide better.... it works! I bumped into Ray and his wife (gone blank on her name... sorry) from nb Jemma next door to us and had a chat. Then onwards home. Another chat with Jim (nb Two Jays) who was on his way into Stone as I headed out.
Soon after lunch I waved off Barry and Carol who had friends aboard. It's only a temporary farewell as we have plans to meet up on the cut.
Later I had a final cup of tea with Jim and Joan. They are the last ones left to say goodbye to. They'll be heading out tomorrow.
We've enjoyed your company everyone!
Photos :
1. nb Gundagai
2. Hey.... we forgot to pick up our mat!
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