My group will be "blown away" or at least mildly impressed if this happens. They told me to go ahead and plan this trip and they haven't done anything toward it.
Jane nb OneweekfromtodayweleavetheUS A lot of "getting 'em ahead" in the working boaters' parlance is down to things like getting the boats moving while one crew member is preparing breakfast of coffee and bacon butties to hand to the 'working' crew when ready, similarly for lunch etc. This is how working boats could beat trains point-to-point - they kept going like the proverbial tortoise. Quite a number of members of this group get pleasure in being able to travel relatively long distances in this way. Also if you can get to Bancroft Basin relatively early in the day you can be sure of getting a good position and you also know you will have time to be able to stop off to visit places on the way back if you want to. Sean I can ferry Ann and crew by car. Sean is OK for that night but no others have confirmed. We'll have to work out a venue. all the best Beeky aka Andrew 07736 625 780 Taking Trevor's suggestions, everything worth visiting in Stratford (touristic as well as pub-wise) is within easy walking distance of the basin. I'd suggest meeting at the boats, for the simple reason that boats have their names on them in large letters and people don't. There won't be that many pairs of Kate Boats in the basin! If Jane & co do a prowl round they can choose the pub they like the look of! Sean
