The Maisibert

2012-01-02T00:00:00.000Z

Celebrating the New Year at the Boat Inn in Braunston.

2012-01-01T23:58:00.001Z

After Christmas we have headed back to the boat at Stowe Hill and preparing for our winter to start.

2012-01-01T23:52:00.001Z

The last few months we have been working on Hilary's cottage and we completed on Christmas Eve.

2011-11-10T20:46:00.002Z

After Christmas shopping in Fenny Stratford which meant we did not leave until 3.30pm.
But the upside was that I have used the nav. lights in anger and cruised in the dark.

2011-11-08T23:13:00.001Z

Whilst we were moored at Milton Keynes Caroline and James took the opportunity to make a visit

2011-11-05T22:27:00.001Z

We took the last mooring place at Campbells Park in Milton Keynes only to find that large firework display was to take place.
Cassie enjoyed an hour of barking at the fireworks.

2011-11-05T22:21:00.001Z

The view as we leave Cosgrove lock and once again the autumn colours in the tree's.

2011-11-05T22:15:00.002Z

Like a scene from the Hitchcock film The Birds the gulls just seemed to be waiting for us.

2011-11-04T21:54:00.002Z

Yesterday we started our way to Milton Keynes taking in the autumn colours in tree's as we travel.

2011-11-04T21:43:00.003Z

After a week back on The Maisibert we returned to Essex to go to Madisons first birthday party at Claire's new flat.
This started the week where we worked on Hilary's house with the help of brother Ray and niece Sacha.

2011-10-17T22:17:00.000Z

We cruised to Newark on Trent and returned along the river Trent leaving Diane and Peter at the Trent Junction.
On the return trip the leg took a turn for the worse and we had to return to Braintree for medical attention, this has meant that we only returned to The Maisibert this Saturday.

2011-10-17T22:00:00.001Z

Whilst cruising we encountered the tail end of a hurricane from America which battered us nearly the whole duration of the trip.
Whilst trying to moor I managed to graze my shin.

2011-10-17T21:54:00.001Z

At the beginning of September we cruised with Diane and Peter on Plan B and we used Penny and Mic's boat Intrepid.

2011-09-08T19:49:00.002Z

As the day draws to a close we have had a couple long days of cruising to get back on to the Grand Union.
The Oxford was short of water in places but we hit the lock restrictions just at the right times

2011-09-03T20:26:00.000Z

We spent our last night on the Thames in Abingdon known as the Queen of the Thames.
I must admit it did not disappoint, we are now sitting on the Oxford at Thrupp.

2011-09-03T20:03:00.003Z

We have enjoyed the trip on the Thames but the poor quality of moorings and services has meant that we have had a few long days cruising.
But we have seen some great sunsets.

2011-09-03T19:58:00.004Z

I have not posted due to poor single, we stayed in Reading whilst the festival was in progress.
We watched the revellers leaving tired and muddied but it sounded like they throughly enjoyed themselves.

2011-08-26T22:25:00.000Z

Ray left us today but not before slipping on the bank and dunking one leg in the Thames.
Tonight we are moored near the beautiful suspension bridge at Marlow.

2011-08-25T20:59:00.000Z

Sunset over the Thames as we moored at Cookham.

2011-08-25T20:57:00.001Z

Today we have cruised past Millionares row with helicopters flying and landing in gardens.

2011-08-25T20:50:00.000Z

The Queen was in residence as we arrived at Windsor last night but as we arrived at the castle she had just left.

2011-08-23T20:59:00.001Z

Last night we were moored outside Hampton Court and have moved on to today to Shepperton.

2011-08-22T21:51:00.000Z

Ray taking us out of Brentford to start our trip up the Thames.

2011-08-22T21:45:00.000Z

Sunday we leave Paddington Basin to start the return journey back to Weedon for winter,

2011-08-22T21:41:00.000Z

Saturday brother Ray met us at Paddington Basin and spent the afternoon in Hyde Park.

2011-08-22T21:35:00.001Z

Friday we had a visit from Hilary's relation Sue and her friend.

2011-08-18T16:52:00.001Z

We have now travelled up the Lee and Stort back to Paddington Basin and last night Penny from Intrepid joined me in the pub.

2011-08-14T22:25:00.000Z

The last few days we have been working at Hilary's house but tomorrow we return to cruising and heading for the Thames.

2011-08-12T23:15:00.000Z

Andy tackling one of the Moorhen's large desserts.

2011-08-12T23:13:00.002Z

Sue and Andy helped us cruise from Sawbridgeworth to the Moorhen in Harlow.

2011-08-12T23:10:00.003Z

Whilst we have been in the area we have had a string of visitor's such as Lynda and Dave, Jenni and Mel, Benita and Chris also Trish and Brian.

2011-08-12T23:07:00.000Z

We were moored at Sawbridgeworth whilst Hilary's property completed.
Pictured is a memorial to young lad who lost his life,so sad.

2011-08-05T00:06:00.000Z

And what time do you call this?

2011-08-05T00:04:00.000Z

This weekend we had Claire and grand daughter Madison stay for the weekend.
We managed to fit in visits for all the family to get together.

2011-07-29T07:58:00.000Z

Mary and Kelly cooked a fantastic meal.

2011-07-28T22:53:00.001Z

Last night we had a family gathering of Hilary's family when Hilary's father and step mother travelled from Worcester.

2011-07-25T22:27:00.001Z

One of the obstacles that we had to avoid was a swimmer in the canal at Islington.

2011-07-25T22:23:00.002Z

On Saturday it was an early start as we planned to reach Waltham Abbey with Julie and Tom on Wine Down.
The only problem was that we got stuck in Tottenham Lock as the lock gates failed to open.

2011-07-25T22:17:00.002Z

Sadly a body had been found in the canal on Friday and all cruising was stopped.

2011-07-25T22:11:00.000Z

On Friday brother Phil joined us for the weekend and helped us cruise to Harlow.

2011-07-22T07:56:00.000Z

Yesterday we had our second trip up the Thames and this time we managed to see the Houses of Parliament before the rain come down.
Thanks to Joe and Kim for being our radio operators for the trip.

2011-07-17T17:56:00.001Z

We have braved the wind and rain to cruise from Limehouse to Brentford.

2011-07-17T17:49:00.001Z

Yesterday we travelled to Limehouse cruising through the Shoreditch Festival.

2011-07-17T17:45:00.002Z

Friday Craig took us out for a meal in a restaurant on the Edgeware Road

2011-07-14T21:24:00.000Z

Craig taking us out of Little Venice back to Denham Deep Lock.

2011-07-14T21:19:00.001Z

Last night was BBQ night with Rita and Scooby.

2011-07-14T21:15:00.000Z

Craig enjoying his visit to Camden Market and just before he ordered his new phone.

2011-07-11T19:25:00.001Z

Today we have walked through Hyde Park on to Knightsbridge where Craig wanted to visit Harrods.

2011-07-11T19:20:00.001Z

Craig has now joined us aboard and yesterday we went to Camden Market.

2011-07-09T15:17:00.000Z

The market was bustling with tourists.

2011-07-09T15:14:00.000Z

Today we took Maureen who came up to visit us yesterday to the Portobello Market.

2011-07-09T15:09:00.000Z

Cassie was asked to join in a photo shoot on Primrose Hill for an American fashion Magazine

2011-07-09T15:04:00.000Z

On Wednesday we had lunch in a Lebanese cafe just off the Edgware Road.

2011-07-05T22:21:00.001Z

Today we tried to moor in Paddington Basin as there was no spaces we moored in Little Venice.

2011-07-05T22:16:00.000Z

Saturday evening we attended a party to celebrate Lynda's 60th.

2011-07-05T22:09:00.002Z

This weekend we travelled back to Essex by train and bus, Cassie took it in her stride.

2011-07-01T22:14:00.002Z

Taking Cassie for a walk today we came across this area of wild flowers near Cowley Lock.

2011-07-01T09:42:00.000Z

The day ended with spag. bol. on the towpath.

2011-07-01T09:40:00.002Z

Diane and Ken helped us cruise The Maisibert.
Ginny and Bill on Wilver is in the background.

2011-06-26T22:00:00.000Z

The day ended in a towpath BBQ with Bill and Virginia Joining us.

2011-06-26T21:57:00.002Z

Yesterday Helen,Trish, Heather,Tim and Dominic visited and had a cruise to the Slough Arm and back passing this boat on the way.

2011-06-26T21:53:00.000Z

Earlier this week Caroline and James came to see us, we had to shelter from the rain just before reaching the boat.

2011-06-26T21:50:00.001Z

Cassie and Gunner had to wait nearly two hours for the rain to stop earlier this week at Denham Country Park.

2011-06-21T22:09:00.001Z

As we left Rickmansworth we saw Rick Mayall filming the next Bombadier advert.

2011-06-19T20:36:00.003Z

Cassie watchs on as Gunner takes a swim

2011-06-18T21:56:00.005Z

We have stayed in Rickmansworth and yesterday we had a great afternoon with Ginny and Bill from Wilvir.

2011-06-13T19:00:00.001Z

Cassie met a little friend whilst paddling tonight.

2011-06-13T18:53:00.003Z

Tonight we moored at Cassiobury Park in the beautiful sunshine

2011-06-12T16:23:00.003Z

Madison on her first cruise and enjoying every minute.

2011-06-12T16:19:00.005Z

Yesterday the family came up to celebrate my birthday, after lunch we cruised in the sunshine.
Hilary is behind the camera.

2011-06-10T21:59:00.004Z

Today we have cruised back to Kings Langley as tomorrow we have the family coming up from Essex.

Pictured is the old Ovaltine Factory site now apartments and housing.

2011-06-09T20:16:00.003Z

The ducks settle down for the night,Cassie missed these two.

2011-06-09T20:12:00.002Z

The sun sets on the Aquadrome as we take Cassie for her last walk of the day.

2011-06-08T22:05:00.009Z

The restaurant was serving an all you can eat buffet for £10.50.

The restaurant was called Tang's in Rickmansworth

2011-06-08T21:58:00.003Z

Today was my birthday and we went out for a chinese, the picture shows me making a mess of a peking duck roll.

2011-06-07T21:18:00.005Z

On the trip down to Rickmansworth we stayed at Cassiobury Park, with the cold overnight rain and warm canal we had misty start to the trip.

2011-06-07T21:16:00.003Z

Cassie taking advantage as she visits Sue and Dave in bed.

2011-06-07T21:12:00.005Z

Before Sue and Dave left we had Sunday lunch in the Saracens Head Kings Langley.

2011-06-06T22:31:00.005Z

Dave and Sue left us yesterday but not before Dave carried out a hull inspection when he slipped boarding the boat and had a complete ducking.

2011-06-06T22:24:00.004Z

Behind in posting due to to poor signal, on our travels with Dave and Sue we stopped off at Hemel Hempstead where Cassie cooled off after playing ball.

2011-06-03T21:21:00.002Z

Today we have had a fairly short cruise ending the day with a BBQ on the towpath.

2011-06-03T21:16:00.004Z

Hilary has cruised the boat from Tring Cutting to Berkhampstead with only one mishap as a boat tried to enter the lock before she had managed to exit the boat.

2011-06-03T21:13:00.001Z

As we cruised up the arm we had to pass a wreck or two.

2011-06-03T21:02:00.005Z

Yesterday we left the Wenddover Arm, Dave was on point duty in case we got stuck in the mud.

2011-06-02T08:37:00.005Z

Dave cruised the boat through Marsworth locks just before we ploughed our way down the Wendover Arm.
The water shortage has caused some problems the last few days.

2011-06-01T09:39:00.003Z

Yesterday would have been dad's birthday and today is 8 years since we lost mum.

Both are greatly missed.

2011-05-31T21:38:00.002Z

Today we left Leighton Buzzard with two stowaway's aboard.

Sue and Dave arrived yesterday and we headed off in the sunshine.

2011-05-26T22:18:00.004Z

Due today being very wet we had lunch in the Three Locks at Soulbury Locks and then cruised to Bridge 110 at Old Linslade.

2011-05-25T17:51:00.006Z

Tonight we are moored at the top of Solbury locks but earlier we went through the picturesque Stoke Hammond lock.

2011-05-25T17:47:00.005Z

We have stayed in Fenny Stratford the last couple of days and on the way into town we saw the biggest fungus growing.

2011-05-22T18:29:00.003Z

Today we cruised through one of the biggest fishing matches ever.

2011-05-22T18:25:00.006Z

Today we have moved on to Fenny Stratford and have seen how early things are flowering this spring.
I have now updated Water Explorer with our current location.

2011-05-20T22:00:00.003Z

We have stayed in Milton Keynes and yesterday as well as the ski slope we watched indoor sky diving.

2011-05-19T22:32:00.004Z

Today Caroline and James visited and we visited the snow dome.

2011-05-18T21:39:00.008Z

Now the computer is now up to full working order, we have moved on to Milton Keynes and are moored at Campbells Park.
Today we took a look at the ruins of St Peters church.

2011-05-15T20:42:00.012Z

Hilary waited at Stoke Bruerne as I cruised the boat.

In the picture The Maisibert emerges from Blisworth Tunnel.

2011-05-15T20:39:00.003Z

Today we have started the summer cruise and we left Stowe Hill today.

2011-05-15T20:35:00.003Z

Iam a bit behind with the posts as the computer crashed and had to reload Windows.

Last week we were back in Braintree visiting family and friends

2011-05-07T17:19:00.002Z

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CASSIE

Cassie is three today.

2011-05-07T17:09:00.006Z

Yesterday Intrepid was re floated and we returned her safely to Mercia Marina and then drove back Napton to pick up The Maisibert.