Weekend Trip To Blazer

Thursday 31st of August 2017 - Sunday 3rd of September.

Thursday 31st of August.

We set off from home at 4pm and arrived at North Fambridge at around 8pm - a slow journey due to heavy traffic most of the way - not too bad.

I had asked the marina to bring Blazer to the visitors pontoon and there she was - waiting for us.
One trolley full of our gear was all we needed and we quickly got set up - everything OK.

We had drinks in the cockpit with James - oil lamp on -  he works for the marina and has a big steel barge moored on the pontoon - Penny met his dog Stanley - now friends !!

Friday 1st of September

 A lovely sunny day - we took Penny to Promenade Park in Maldon for a good walk - very busy with lots of attractions for children - we explored the promenade and found a massive council facility for kids - all well used - wonderful.

I always enjoy seeing the Thames barges that moor on the Quay at Maldon - all looking great in the sunshine.

We had a short walk into town where Penny had people stopping to stroke and hug her - amazing !

We shared fish and chips for lunch - not great ! - then back on board to clean Blazer up a bit for visitors.

Patrick and his wife Lynette - joined us for a quick drink before we all went up to the Yacht Club for a Social evening.

It was our first visit to the club to meet the members - we were made very welcome and really enjoyed the evening - including the quiz !

Saturday 2nd of September - Shopping at Asda - Jackie took Penny for a long river bank walk in company with another lady and her Lurcher.

I entertained a cockpit full of people with coffee and a nice chat - catching up with all the Fambridge gossip in hot sunshine - wonderful.

Patrick was running the trot boat this weekend for the marina - taking people to their boats in the river and he took Jackie out to try and give her the confidence to use it to go out to Blazer in the river - it worked !! - no problem now - well done Patrick - many thanks.

Jackie cooked a fresh chicken for dinner - we listened to music on board - a great day all round.  

Sunday 3rd of September

A cooler cloudy day - we decided to slowly pack up / clean up and head home in the afternoon.
Lots to do at home.

A great weekend.

Mike - Jackie + Penny.