I Aint Gettin On No Boat......... Fool !!!!!

Yesterday eventually finished in Dorchester, moored up just by Days Lock. However this was not without a few hic-cups and events along the way. We first stopped for some lunch on the pontoon leading out of Oxford Brookes University Rowing Club, however this was not until after Keith had shown off his rapping skills, in reciting John Barnes. After this we made our way into Wallingford. Once we arrived all mooring spots were taken, apart from a small bit at the end by where a ferry would moor. We took this opportunity and moored up and swiftly headed to the pub accross the river. Whilst sitting in the pub the ferry returned and it's crew were swiftly on deck using megaphones asking us to move. With us being the opposite side of the river we were helpless and just stared at our pints. The crew of the ferry untied one end of our boat and swung it around into the tree. We decided to wait until the boat left before returning to our skiff rather than face the music. Unfortunatley the ferry didnt appear to be going anywhere. So after 30 minutes or so the A Team were re-created on the banks of Wallingford!!!!

With both crew members of the ferry seemingly asleep Keith snuck in and untied the boat. At the same time I went throught a camp site and waded into the river until the water was up to my stomach, and pulled the boat along. Keith came and joined Gary on the banks of the Camp Site, we all boarded and rode off at a fast pace into the sunset.

Ok so I don't expect a call from the BBC any time soon but still......


As we rowed on we stopped for some tea in Shillingford where a Mallard decided to join us in the boat! Pushing on from here we headed for some mooring in Dorchester, however when we arrived it was apparent the banks were too high for a Skiff like ours. Therefore we had to continue and i think by Days Lock we had all had enough for the day having covered 15 miles. We went through the Lock, (this time opperated by Keith) and moored up just the other side.


Gary and Keith made a quick dash for the local pubs to try and get some food on board. Unfortunatley the first 2 they had tried had stopped serving. On running to the third they were told the kitchin closed 5 minutes prior. After some pleading they offered to do a burger and chips which was greatly recieved, before retiring to the boat for the night.