Chaos at Shepperton. The power had just failed and the baristas were thrown into confusion. Baristing simply wasn't possible. Customers didn't know what to do either - how on earth were they going to spend their morning? Luckily C&M regulars knew what to do. Cold drinks were still available (for a limited time), and David and myself kindly helped out with their Tiffin, which was at risk of melting in the ongoing heatwave.
Eight of us were at Nauticalia for not-coffee and not-airconditioning, but luckily chatting was still just as successful as ever, so we had an enjoyable stop. In view of the heat, the ride was short and seeking shade, which partly worked. Bob and Ray went home after elevenses, and Pam, Tony, Diane, David, Graham and myself set off along the Thames all the way from Chertsey Bridge to Staines. Then up Tite Hill, as it's cooler at higher altitude. A bit around Windsor Great Park before popping out near the traffic lights at the top of Callow Hill; a short ride to the Rose and Olive Branch.
After a good lunch under the trees, David abandoned us for his allotment, and it was downhill all the way to tea, apart from the uphill bits, which were accepted mostly in good humour by the group. An inventive choice for tea - Shepperton - but the lock rather than Nauticalia: where the fridge was working and well stocked with ice creams, so we happily sat and watched the world go by for quite a while before departing home. Thanks all for your company and foolhardiness for daring to come out on such a hot day.
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