What a Weekend

It has certainly been a great weekend and we have been exceptionally lucky with the weather, especially given the time of year.

On Friday evening we arrived at the marina, loaded up the boat, had a quick shower using the land based marina facilities and then made our way to the Pyewipe to grab a good mooring for the weekend. It would have been rude not to have a few pints as we were on the pub moorings so we made our way inside to make the most of the bar. After a few pints we made our way back to a warm boat and a warm bed for an early night.

Saturday dawned a bright, sunny yet chilly day and after a lazy start and a couple of cups of coffee we set off for a walk into Lincoln to grab a bite to eat and to do some shopping. The walk along the river bank is pleasant enough with views across the fields and adjacent golf course and farmers fields. We grabbed breakfast at the waterside Square Sail. A J.D Wetherspoon’s establishment that served us a massive breakfast and four huge cups of coffee for £8, not a bad price and not bad grub in the scheme of things. A trip to the markets followed where we stocked up on fresh meat, fruit and vegetables before heading back to the boat. The folding trolley we had bought during the week was a god send and well worth the £15 price tag. It saved us from carrying the heavy shopping along the tow path. Back at the boat we had yet more coffee before starting to get ready for the evening party. We both had luke warm showers, a great way to freshen up, before waiting for the arrival of the other boats. We didn’t have to wait long before the boats started to arrive and the drinks started to flow. By 6pm we all had to start getting ready in our finery. An hour or so later we all emerged from our boats dressed to the nines and the party sure did start. The food was excellent and everybody had a fantastic time, dancing and drinking the night away. This has to be one of the best evenings we have all shared together and plans are already afoot to make next year’s Christmas party the best yet.

Yesterday was a much quieter day. We lazed around for much of the morning, drinking coffee and listening to the radio, in no great hurry to move on. Eventually we decided we should make a move back to the marina, enjoying a spot of brunch on our return before settling in with the paper, the puzzle pages and some afternoon drinks. The weather took a slight turn during the evening, with freshening winds mixed in with some heavy showers, but hunkered down in the cockpit we watched the weather flow by in warmth and comfort. Another fine weekend over and done with, the countdown to Christmas is now on.