Victor Vectis

Yes. Linda was there last week. She has, apparently, bought a boat. And, sadly, yes. A local boater I was talking to said the future of the pub is in doubt. It would be such a shame if it closed. I sat in the delightful garden, drinking good beer (Phipp's IPA for those interested in such things) listening to birdsong. Just lovely.

Pork pie and puddin' for breakfast? The Ambassador, to channel Mr Farero Roche, was obviously spoiling you today! 😀

So that's why I got no response when I shouted "HELLO" when I passed by this morning. 😀

Just a thought. Did you disturb the wiring to the pump? Could you have reconnected it the wrong way round so that it now runs 'backwards'? ETA Having a non functioning toilet on the boat is a wonderful cure for constipation! (Don't ask mehow I know this)

Notice Alert Grand Union Canal Location: Marsworth Junction Starts At: Lock 44 Ends At: Lock 44 Up Stream Winding Hole: Bridge 133 Down Stream Winding Hole: Marsworth Junction Saturday 12 April 2025 16:30 until further notice Type: Navigation Closure Reason: Repair Original message: Navigation closed until further notice. Lock gate collar has been broken Updates to follow A quick fix? What do we reckon team? I'm asking as I'm wondering if I might have to turn right at Wigram's Turn instead of left, en route to London next week.

Well, its certainly not the beer. The spur of land, the church at the end, the canal twisting around it? The paths through fields up from the canal to the village? The butchers shop? Whatever, all being well, I'll be passing through there next week.

Make a point of stopping near Bridges 102 or 101 on the Oxford/GU. Yomp up the hill into Flecknoe and visit the Old Olive Tree. (Turn right at the top of the hill then turn left into the village. Pub will be on your left) It's a proper family run British pub and knocks the GW Arms and the Folly into a cocked hat, IMHO. Give the Greene King beer a miss and try the Church End or Phipps beers if they are on the wickets. Cheers! (Might be an idea to call ahead as their opening hours are a bit hit and miss)

Oakleaf Brewery (RIP 😥 ) used to brew a lager(ish) beer called 'I Can't Believe It's Not Bitter'. And jolly good it was too. Yeahbut...... Pump out or cassette? 😀

37, 37! You sweet young thing, you. It must be the, ahem, 'boating season' if people are moaning about lock smurfs (oops sorry) VLKs. I'm off next week, staight down Hatton and up the other side. As I'll be on my tod I'll welcome any (competent) help offered!

If stopping at Bridge 101 or 102 and yomping up to Fleckenoe please give the Old Olive Bush my regards. It really is a top pub. I'll be there in a week or two.

Yeahbut.......... Wots the beer there? < ETA Mr Christian? >

A cracking pub if ever there was one.

And...... I went to a university not an < ugh > uni.

I know. I'm so old I can remember when there were coal mines in Yorkshire.

All good stuff. My 'Fund Britain's Waterways' flag landed yesterday ready to fly en route down to that there Lodon.