In the last couple of days we ventured out on the Thames down to Walton to see our friend Sue. It was good to catch up, even though time was limited to an hour or so. With threatening skies we headed home to Pyrford and the last 4 locks of the year. It’s always a sad moment for me when we “finish with engine” for the season. Hopefully we will be able to attend next years Sea Otter Rally in Warwickshire….

Another final day ritual is a visit to Wisley. Compared with the bleak day when visiting with Leon and Heather, it was high summer. Lunch was held outside in shorts……The roses had also come on, and it was a pleasure to stroll around them enveloped in their fragrance. With the packing completed it requires a few chores in the morning before returning the car and heading to Heathrow, till next time Cheers Tasotter  ps this year we set an all time high with over 1000 people reading the posts, who are you all ?