Hi all, Just a quick post re the Rickmansworth Festival. It's the first time Simon and I have "done" Ricky. We didn't go with the boat as the boat needs to be at Little Tring for the Wendover Fest next week. As "exhibitors" we camped last night and I have to say the bands in the beer tent for the boaters party were fab and we really enjoy Mike Steven's canal quiz. Note to self, should really have scored more points but the beer was very good and cheap (for this area) and it had been a long week. Still, our team came second. Also, watch out for "The Bobs" as they are a top band.
I don't do camping except under sufferance. last night was not too bad if slightly chilly (no sleeping bags, just a summer weight duvet). RTBC?????? Today was really interesting. The fest is not as big as Wendover and has quite an intimate feel. The brief Red Arrows fly past was exciting. Quite a few boats, a big save our waterways presence and we did really well on collecting signatures for the SW Herts Constituency petition that our local MP is presenting in Parliament next month. Think we managed over 500 signatures today and Chiltern IWA also collected another 150 or so. Between us this weekend we hope to top 1000 or more and are aiming for around 2500 for when David Gauke MP does his stuff in the House. We've already got jsut under 500 sigs from the Marsworth event for the local petition. We're going back tomorrow for 2nds so if anyone's around look out for us between the main festival site and the main drag of boats opposite Tescos. Saw Barry on K2 chugging up and down. Also the Jannocks whose trip back to Bourne End after the Lee and Stort had missed out on the fact there was a very nice festival happening at Ricky. Never mind Graham and Brenda. Hope you found someone nice and a bit quieter to moor up. See you soon eh? Debbi & Simon nb TIAMI
