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Saturday 1 June 2019

Dobb's Weir

Decided to take a sandwich and coffee with me this morning so I could stop for a little picnic on the way home. I managed to get the last space in the car park as I have a small car so was able to use the space with a huge tree behind it.

I haven't been here for ages and was surprised to see that the little old cafe that used to be there has been upgraded to a swish new one. On a hot Saturday lunch time it was packed but that didn't bother me as I sat on a bench by the river with my pack up.

There was a boat moored in front of me and as I looked up from my lunch I was surprised to see that it was a Sea Master cruiser. DB used to build them when we were first married. He was a cabinet maker and did all the woodwork inside. I have only ever seen one once before on the rivers around here.



This is the Sea Master. I had taken the first photo to show the river then I noticed the name on the boat so took the second one showing it.


The normal canal boat shown here.

As I sat there a couple with a little boy came along with a boat which they proceeded to inflate on the tow path next to me. The mum came and sat with me and we had a chat. They had only recently purchased it so were trying it out. She said it was a bit of a faff getting it all ready. I thought it was worth it because after the original outlay they have free entertainment for a long while. It was nice to see parents getting their child out into the fresh air. He was really enjoying helping his dad inflate it.

I enjoyed my little picnic and spent nothing as the carpark and loos were free and picnic brought from home.

7 comments:

  1. Sounds good to me. And on the level - perfect for me and the chariot! And its near water.

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    1. Yes I will take DB back with his mobility scooter.

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  2. What a lovely little picnic and how fortunate to see the type of boat your husband used to make. Many years ago we had a week on a barge as a holiday. Guess who had to work all the locks?!! Best, Jane x

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    1. Yes lots of locks around here. We had a week on the broads many years ago but no locks.

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  3. What a lovely lunch picnic and made special by seeing the boats that hubby used to work on. I do remember his beautiful craftsmanship. Nice to not cost anything either.

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  4. Yes the boat was a nice reminder of all the things he used to make.

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  5. What a beautiful place to sit and have your picnic and a stroll.

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