Painting all finished and a trip to Stockton

Moored Marston Doles, Oxford Canal

Just a quicky blog tonight.. only just got back from the Blue Lias pub at Stockton.  Good friend John visited this evening and treated us to a lovely meal at the pub on the Grand Union.. one of his favourite pubs.. Diet for sure out the window as I enjoyed a seafood platter with some chips (not a lot!  ) and also.. very naughty I know, but John and I shared an apple and blackberry crumble and custard.. I will need to walk for miles next week to melt all those calories me thinks! 

Alex managed to visit this morning, and I was delighted that he came.. he also came bearing gifts, a nice bottle of red wine and a dozen eggs from his own chickens.. yum.. lovely to see you again Alex, see you again in the autumn.. xx

And today we managed to finish all the painting on No Problem, we are well pleased with the way that turned out too.. so all in all, a pretty good day!