Roydon Marina to Stanstead Abbots and back to Roydon

17th April, 2013

It's been a while since we last chatted.  Haven't done much really.  Poor Mazey has been under the weather.

Mazey - Snug and cozy!!

She had a grade 1 Mast Cell tumour on her leg which had to be removed.  After the operation, Pete and Susan did not leave her alone for 2 weeks.  They carried her everywhere as she was not allowed to put pressure on her back leg.  It was a worrying time. They decided after the initial check-up, following the operation, to take her to Cumbria for a rest.  It was Easter.  Unfortunately, after one day in Cumbria, Susan put her back out whilst cooking dinner which left Pete looking after everyone!!!!!  He did remarkably well.

Stansted Abbots mooring

I was left in Roydon Marina whilst the family visited Cumbria.  Once back, Susan then had doctors, hospital and physio appointments.  Her back and knee are getting better but not 100% yet.

Monday, 15th April 2013

The final vet appointment was on Monday.  He said that Mazey had the all clear and could now walk off the lead.  Thank God!!  She will be monitored regularly to see if any more growths have appeared......

So it was with great excitement that we left the marina - it was a windy day!!  Pete did a sterling job of backing out of the mooring slot and turning around at the service block without andy incidents.  Susan managed to work the locks, without too many yells of pain, and Mazey was able to jump on and off the boat without hurting her leg.

It was great to be back on the river, wind in my sails............  We found a mooring at Stanstead Abbots. Such a pretty village.  There are two pubs and many food outlets as well as a co-op.  Susan and Pete 'tested' the pubs just to see what they were like and came home with a chinese meal........

View to the bridge in Stanstead Abbots

View from the bridge in Stanstead Abbots

The moorings here are for 48 hours maximum.

Tuesday, 16th April 2013

Susan went shopping at the Co-op.  She said that she was aching everywhere.  She decided that she would walk to Amwell Nature Reserve and back, as it was such a lovely day.  It took her an hour to walk the two miles in total.  She needed to sit down for a bit to admire the view before she headed back......

Dreadful internet signal here.  Not able to play on-line scrabble or post blog.....  The evening was spent playing scrabble.  Susan won her first game EVER against Pete...... 

Wednesday, 17th April 2013

Susan and Pete turned me around this morning and we cruised back to Roydon - just around the corner from the marina.  Susan and Mazey walked from Lower lock to Roydon (under a mile).  Susan has another physio treatment tomorrow and will need to use the car to get to her appointment. 

This Sunday, Susan's niece, Emma, will be running in the London Marathon - her first one.....  The family will be going to cheer her on.  It is likely that we will stay here for a few more days......  Pete seems to be having problems getting the TV to work.  It worked here last time - though it is windy - so perhaps that's the problem...

Mazey is tired and now in her basket, fast asleep....

Total: 4 locks and 8 miles