Once they had arrived the car shuffle was postponed until Saturday morning so that we might be able to predict the weather and hence the journeys destination better. The Dundas Arms was tested and, apart from a slightly iffy 1st pint, found to be OK. Be aware that this Kintbury pub is a non smoking establishment, literally a breath of breath air.
Saturday morning arrived with rain which continued through breakfast and the car move to Great Bedwyn. Once back on board, we set off in dry weather and worked our way to Hungerford. Stopped at the sani station for water and decided to try the pumpout card that failed to work on the Thames. The display read 'Card Empty' and then the pump switched on. I managed to empty both halves of the tank and it was still running so I had to select pause to stop the flaming thing.
Visited the Dean Gate for lunch and experienced good food and Arkells ale in a pleasant, homely atmosphere.
Onward and upward alongside the A4 towards the Bedwyns with quite gusty winds at exposed locks and a fishing stop about 3.30.
Teamed up with a private syndicate boat for the last 6 locks to our final destination. Once we were pegged onto the 14 day moorings, some unusually productive fishing was followed by an evening meal on board and several games of Soddit.
Sunday brought strong winds and loads of rain so we stayed inside and played many more games of Soddit. Once our supply of Vale best bitter had run out and lunch had been taken, we dissembarked and headed home.
Another enjoyable Soddit cruise marred only by Sunday's weather and an abundance of fish being caught.
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