We had a lovely couple of days at Rog and Bridgets, and were deposited back at Trundle on Thursday.
Dave on Anastasia, came along with his sack wheels, to load a gas bottle, that was a real help.
Most boaters are a real friendly bunch and always ready to help.  We spent quite a time at the pontoon, but it couldn;t have been with a nicer bunch.

 We left almost immediately, and it was slow going, pulling away from Cromwell Weir.  It took us 2 hours from Cromwell to Newark.  !!!!  we were doing about 2 mph, now thats slow.ia
Of course, Anastasia soon left us behind. !!!!

One night in Newark, sampled a beer at the Micro brewery, but we want to push on now, and get to the Trent and Mersey.

The narrowboat, that left the Cromwell, when he was advised not to, by the lockies, has received a warning.   Not sure how this works, but he got into difficulty approaching Newark, and nearly tipped his boat over.  When Mick asked him what sort of trip he had experienced, he replied that it was all right. !!!

 The Pontoon Posse( I forgot to take my specs off, Doh. !)

 Anastasia, leaving us trundlin'behind.

 Still plenty of water, but at least we can move.

  Newark Lock. !

 The pontoon rose to just short of the top mark.

 Our Silver Wedding Rose, a gift from Chris and Mike.

So now on the move to either Hazelford lock or Gunthorpe.  This is the most beautiful stretch of the NON-TIDAL Trent.  and its sort of mizzling ( fine rain).