Top of the Thames trip

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Top of the Thames trip

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Is anyone up for a trip from Lechlade? I've just had a look at some dates and either June 28th or 29th seem free.
It could be a suitable candidate for a "dinghy day". Launching and parking for the day is £5 plus a Thames day licence which is £11. There is a good pub/picnic site about an hour and a half down stream with 3 or 4 (can't remember) locks in between.
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Here's the launch address; http://www.thetroutinn.com I've just had a look at their events calendar and the 28th is a beer and music festival so I might need to check the parking situation but there's loads of space there, might be nice to combine the two?!
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Tentative yes - looks like a great stretch of water. The Sea King should be just about finished by this weekend :woo:
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Daughters school event all day on the 28th :cry:

I know the Trout as it was close to where my sister used to live & isn't that far away now. Pricey but nice food. :(

Has someone called the Captain on this? It's close to him but he won't have seen this as he doesn't use computers. :roll:
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Could do the 29th if that suits better? Alacrity you might be confusing this with the Trout at tadpole bridge which is only a couple of hours down stream and quite pricey but your right the food is nice!
I haven't got a number for the captain so I haven't mentioned it to him, just thought I'd put the feelers out on the forum first.
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Can do either day. Mike can't make it though..
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29th is sadly out for me as well I'm afraid. :(

And yes, you are correct, it was the Trout at Tadpole Bridge that I was referring to. :thumbsup:
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Hi,
If you decide on the 29th, please let me know - we are collecting the kids from parents who live not far from Lechlade, so could possibly join you before collecting them late afternoon

Only niggle in mind is if a 50hp (merc) will cope with 6mph for 3 hrs?

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Probably sticking to the 28th now as that's the only one Rapier can make but it would be good to see you there if you can make it though!
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I can make the 29th again - will confirm tho. Solitaire may be interested too.
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