Oxford Canal:Thrupp

Overnight the water level had dropped marginally but just enough make the boat list slightly against the bank and tighten the mooring lines. The front was easily released, but until it had been the rear line was stuck fast.   It was a n ice day in prospect ad we set off at a slowish pace allowing Chloe to walk Willow without having to race to catch up.  Actually, the Oxford is generally a shallow canal and speed can never exceed around 3 mph in consequence.   Eventually we encounter the River Cherwell section when there was a noticeable inference in speed without changing the throttle setting.  Once past the flood lock we encountered a stream of opposite direction boats easily around 6 in all which would inevitably form a queue at the lock we had just passed.  At Thrupp there is an electrically operated lift bridge immediately after a 90 degree right turn.  Chloe left off the front, but Will must have slipped on take off because she ended up in the water.  Chloe whipped her out in seconds with no problem.  Just means a wet dog!!  Fortunately we managed to find a mooring.  There is a good service point here with all facilities.  Worth bearing in mind. Thrupp