No update for a while. I have a slight problem with my shoulder and using the mouse and keyboard (and the tiller) aggravates it. So mostly just photographs to get up to date.
Sunday 29
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| But plenty of geese |
The entrance to the Oxford canal from whence I came onto the Thames, 10 days ago.
Sunday 29
4 miles; 1 large lock
Monday 30
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| The popular Folly Bridge and trip boats at Oxford |
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| Sandford Lock |
Abingdon
Monday 30
13 miles; 7 large locks
Tuesday 1
The first of many Grebes - a delightfully elegant waterbird with ornate head plumes which led to
its being hunted for its feathers, almost leading to its extermination
from the UK. They dive to feed and also to escape, preferring this to
flying. On land they are clumsy because their feet are placed so far
back on their bodies. They have an elaborate courtship display in which
they rise out of the water and shake their heads. Very young grebes
often ride on their parents' backs.
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| As we go further down the houses get bigger |
Tuesday 1
13 miles; 2 large locks
Wednesday 2
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| Moulsford Railway Bridge |
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| Approaching Goring |
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| There appears to be a submarine on the Thames |
Wednesday 2
6 miles; 2 large locks
Thursday 3
Leaving my mooring at what is marked in my guide as the Child-Beale Wildlife Trust. I was looking forward to a visit but a look on their website reveals it has been turned into an attraction for children.
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| The houses keep getting bigger |
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| The Victorian iron bridge between Pangbourne and Whitchurch (for which a toll is still payable) is being replaced. |
View from Caversham Bridge at Reading. I am moored about a mile up -
lovely spot, with plenty of room for James to play. I will be staying
for a good few nights. Good TV signal so I enjoyed the Grand Prix and Wimbledon men's final yesterday.
Thursday 3
7 miles; 2 large locks
TOTAL: 454 miles; 246 locks (58 broad; 40 large; 7 lift bridges)
Hi Alan, re your shoulder - if you can get to an osteopath in Reading it would be a big help. If not, put James' tennis ball in a sock and roll it around on your back against the wall to massage the sore bits. Also massage under your arm - front and back of the armpit. And check your neck and down in your clavicle for soreness, and massage it away. If the mouse is a problem it may be the beginning of Occupational Overuse Syndrome (caused by tiller arm or computing or throwing the ball for James ...) so also massage your forearm. The massaging will help clear the waste products from the muscles, they are what cause the pain apparently (like stitch) and cannot get away when muscles are tense, I understand. Hope you are better soon. Cheers, Marilyn PS Lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteOnly just seen your comment, Marilyn so apologies for delay in replying. Thanks for your comments. I bought one of the spiky balls recommended by the physio. Have tried Tiger balm and Ibuprofen, all of which seem to help. Now trying my ultrasound machine which I know works but very difficult to apply to oneself.
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