Cookham and Boulters Lock before the snow

It was cold day, with snow forecast for the evening, so we donned our scarves, silly hats and, in one case, long johns and headed for Cookham for a route we'd walked a few times before. It took us along The Thames to an icy Boulters Lock, and then back along the 'Green Way'. We took a small diversion to Raymill Island to inspect the site of a planned bridge.

We went with Steve and Jennifer to see Three Bonzos and a Piano at Norden Farm on Satuay evening, with Jennifer driving. When we emerged after 10pm, the snow was a few inches deep and driving was difficult. A car had failed to get up the short slope joining to the A4, so we headed the long way around to the A404 in very slippery  conditions with poor visibility. Surprisingly, the A404 was no better and we struggled along at 15mph. After some debate, we decided to brave the Marlow ramp, and got to the top without trouble, and then slithered up to our house in Marlow Bottom. Well done Jennifer! It was clear that trying to get to Wycombe was not a good idea, so Steve and Jennifer stayed over with us.

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