Retirement with No Problem

Today – Slapton to ‘Globe Inn’ (Br 111), Grand Union Canal, 4.5 miles 3 locks
Yesterday – Moored Slapton

Well yesterday we just spent the day relaxing…. the first real ‘day off’ that we have had since doing the refits.  It was nice not to have commitments for the day.  I walked quite a bit though, exploring the footpaths in the area, and I really do recommend this stop, just to the north of Bridge 118.  Lovely wide towpath, grassy… and no mud!!

When I poked my head out this morning I had quite a shock.  The temperature had shot up, must have been a good 10 degrees higher than of late… fabulous.  .  Almost time to think about getting the sun tan cream out I think… it’s gonna be warmer apparently tomorrow and Friday… .

Stopped off at Tesco in Linslade, then went to Homebase… totally forgetting that the Post Office shut at 1pm… I was in my own little world wandering around browsing and adding to my wish list when I suddenly thought “EEK….. Post Office”.  I had no watch with me… and when I enquired the time the answer was “One minute past one”…. Darn it!!

After all that trouble with getting the post office to accept the post, I had blown it!  I will either walk or take the bike back tomorrow to collect it……. I was so cross with myself!

Never mind….. anyway I have just seen that Blisworth Tunnel has its 200 years since opening celebrations starting on 21st March.  Looking at our rough itinerary to get to Northampton by Easter, we are due to go through the tunnel on 22nd, the day after… I hope there are not too many boats about….. It’s bad enough for me to go through tunnels without having loads of boats around me… . 

Might pop out for a pint tonight (OK two halves Andrew!   )… nice pub this is here