Ahoy

After months of careful planning by Captain Tubthumper and First Mate Spudgirl , and none by the rest of the Regulars, a very Motley Crew finally took to the canals.






















 

 

 

It was indeed unlikely that any of them could ride a horse never mind a boat.


Once aboard the Captain and First Mate attended essential safety briefings and instructions while the rest of the Crew hid down below with the kettle.


However this luxury was short-lived as Captain Tubthumper soon had his Crew in hand.














Leading to unprecedented levels of cooperation and concentration.














Notwithstanding, First Mate Spudgirl, in her inimitable people-friendly way made sure nobody dared get in their way once under steam and rallied the troops on land.




















 

 

The Crew was amazed to see an unprecedented display of boatworthy action from Billy Idle.























Although, such effort soon left him exhausted.

















It could be said that the Captain did become somewhat overconfident in his Crew's abilities and the level of supervision required.

But at least Rupert was paying attention unlike Billy Idle when momentarily left in charge.

There was delight midway through the trip when Billy realised where they were and what they were doing.

As the pressure built First Mate Spudgirl displayed ler superhuman canal related powers.

Whilst Gobby felt her part in the proceedings to be purely decorative.

Captain Tubthumper was always on hand to train up new shipmates, even though willing recruits became thinner on the ground as the week wore on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Billy and Gobby were delighted with the level of home comforts.

 

And, safely returned after a splendid week with no falling in or out, the Crew were welcomed back down the Local with open arms.