Hmmm - 0730 again! Still, It'll stand me in good stead for the much dreaded return to work on Monday. A very pleasant looking morning, becoming more cloudy as it wore on. Had the canal to myself (surprise surprise!) Found a boat untied, but couldn't do anything and a naked bloke on the side of his boat - he disappeared when he saw me approaching! then at Lower Heyford, lucky me meets an oncoming boat at the lift bridge, no balancing act with the boathook! Then at Allens, Heyford Common and Somerton Deep locks, I had my first proper lock delay since Thames Lock when entering the Wey some 2 weeks ago, the only other that i can remember was on the GU about 4 weeks ago, a great time of year to cruise methinks. It's a good thing to have lots of boats around when single handing, they always take pity and help lots! Managed to cajole a towpath walker into opening Chisnell Lift bridge for me, and found myself at Aynho in time for a lunchtime pint in the Great Western, don't know why, but I really like the place. Had the other half of yesterdays casserole with a jacket spud for dinner and read yet another book!! Boy am I looking forward to Monday!