A week on the barge - 2017

And so it all began...

The sun was shining, the birds were singing. The kingfisher was keeping us company.

And then it bl***dy rained all day.

Are you happy over there?

Couldn't be better.

Service above Self matey.

We're off

Eddie practises his hand-break turn.

Looking anxious

Just because it's raining, we don't see that as an excuse not to open the lock gates.

Tim demonstrates his new skill

And that's how I turn your £10 note into a pack of cards.

Time to relax

Did someone say it was time for another gin and orange?

That's better

Not sure if I can taste the orange in mine.

John performs.

Trust me, it is a trick.

What did I say before we left?

Montmorency was your responsibility. So where is he?

Couldn't agree more.

I knew I should have made some adjustments before we set off

Normally this is my cue for a song.

Nobody's around and I've found the chocky biscuits.

Must be a case of Self Service above Self.

And it all comes to a happy end.

The sun is shining again, the birds are still singing, not sure about the kingfisher.