Just the boys

[russ]

My 9 year old son and I took our first trip up river today without her in doors.
I was a little concerned on how we would get on through the lock etc but he did very well, in fact he was better with the ropes than me.
Mooring near Maidenhead railway bridge was a bit awkward as the bank is quite high for him to step on to. But we managed it eventually.
A spot of lunch and something to read, a ball game of catch and then a little kip made for a lovely afternoon.
Back to Bray by 5pm relaxed and pleased that I don't have to ask the Mrs to join us every time I want to take the boat out.

 

[Lazy Days]

Hi Russ, just put two and two together and realised that it was you and your son we were chatting to when we left the pontoon last night. Lovely to meet you & hope to see you again soon.

 

[boatone]

Hi Russ

Got a feeling it might have been you just behind us as we got to Bray lock yesterday lunchtime. We stopped briefly at the tail end of the waiting area and waved you past before turning back and running downriver again.

 

[russ]

Yes I remember seeing you wait there. We were in the sports cruiser boat that entered the lock after a chap who was also out for the day with just his two sons.