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Contrasts
Rosemary, whilst you are immersed in the Thames to cool down, in Canberra it is nought degrees and raining! But the family is up on the ski slopes, enjoying the conditions for snow-boarding. Enjoy your holiday!

You sound more up beat!
I didn't realise you were down to grunting at each other but I did think your recent blogs sounded a little subdued. Who would have thought that the heat would be harder than the rain. I think it gets to us all but I am not complaining. Luckily the overcast Saturday was perfect timing for Susie's Peter Pan themed 3rd birthday party - no sizzling of little ones! xx Pauline

Caption!
I see no ships!!!! Sounds as though you're having the best of times. Hope to catch up with you soon once John has stopped travelling! xx

From one extreme to the other!
Hi Rosie and Howard, Wow, bet you cannot believe the difference compared to last year. You look like you're having a fab time. The tans must be coming on nicely, if you can bear to sit in the sun for any length of time. Last year I seem to remember recommending keeping the red wine in a sock to try so it wouldn't get too cold, this year I recommend keeping the white in Howards fishing net hanging off the side of the boat. Enjoy the rest of your travels. Slip, slap, slop xx

Marlow
If you are back in Marlow let me know. My office is right by the river!

Message from terra firma - Phil in bed early morning
What a great account of your exploits to date. L and I have finally solved the complexities of the blog business where years of ICT experience haven't really helped! Today is a birthday/family reunion day and THE SUN IS SHINING!! Wow. Keep us informed on you progress, size of fish caught and yobo incidents. Safe travelling to you both. Phil and Laura

What a difference a year makes!
So pleased for you both that after stoically making the most of the rain last year that you are more than making up for it this year! Still getting strange messages on trying to access your blogs so not ignoring you , just can't see anything more that the fact that you've posted something??? Have fun!

Bad hair day
Who needs a hairbrush when you have no mirror. Your journey sounds lovely and you have the good weather to look forward to. Can't believe you are missing the tennis or have you found a watering hole nearby with TV ? Have a good week - loving your blog x

Bon Voyage!
Hi Rosie and Howard. It was so lovely to meet up with you on our boats last weekend! Such lovely weather for you both. I will try to work out how to upload the pics from my iPhone. Also let me know if you make it to The Plough. They do nice food and real ale and there is an amazing Indian restaurant in Long Wittenham too, although a bit on the pricey side. Hope to see you on the way back. xdx

Captain's little problem!
Hi Rosie & Howard, all sounds perfect, but a bit concerned about Howard's soaping difficulty. Always thought that under that calm exterior he was a slippery customer! (Sorry I couldn't resist that!) Looking forward to an on board visit soon. After a blip, summer is returning by the weekend they say..... x

Date to meet up
Good to hear that you have set off on your travels!! We have just returned from 3 nights camping by the Cliffs of Dover and like you we had the sound of the waves to grteet us on waking up in the morning. Lovely!!!!!Mick and I went to meet up with our god children who between them have produced 3 new born baies so we are babied out!!!!!!! Thought we would let you know that we could pop up and visit you on either Tuesday 9th or Wednesday 10th July. Any chance you could let us know if this might be possible and of course nearer the time you could let us know where. We'd love to visit you this year if possible. Sounds like your itinery is getting quite full but how lovely to be away for your birthday Rosie! The following week we will be up to our eyes in getting ready for our camper adventure to Italy. Love to you and the Captain. Sarah and MickXX

Sounds idyllic
I am slowly turning green here (with envy - not because of the smelly Glastonbury folk who have just returned!) I was worried for you when Friday got off to a rainy start, but what a weekend and it sounds like you made the most of it. Long may it continue! Have a fantastic trip with lots of bubbly, picnics and bbqs - looking forward to being able to catch up with you at some point. Have a great time.