Grove

We set off early as usual in lockwheeling mode this time.  The Northchurch pump was working and the pound below down a bit but with beautiful clear water.  The next lock, Bushes Lock, is due for gate adjustments and is probably the reason why this pound is often low.  Progress was rapid and we caught up with nb Chantilly Lace at Lock 56 after Berkhamsted.  They were going as far as Winkwell and we then continued on alone again.  Pat left to visit Sainsbury at Apsley Lock and was back by the time I had worked through.  I put the bike aboard at Nash Mills for lunch on the go and as we passed nb Kiwi Bach they indicated that they would like to join us.   So, bike out again at lock 70 and progress speeded up again until Grove Bridge where we found a mooring as planned.   There was time to deal with a few odd jobs before supper, some repairs to the cratch cover and cutting up some of the wood which we have collected along the way for the stove.  Tomorrow we will complete our journey back to Harefield if all goes as planned.