"Exploits of Greg and Steve #3a" drabbles by Neville Hunt

Up the creek with one paddle

Exploits of Greg and Steve #3a

This time we stayed at the grand house across the estuary too. Babysitter said goodbye to the six of us and hello to seven young kids.

The Dory engine had been troublesome. Halfway across Greg realised he had only one oar. "Oh well, one's enough!"

Not so. After a lovely meal, the engine refused to start. "Better start paddling", said Greg.

The blokes shared the paddle. Greg was very strong and fit. I took my turn too, but... We were making OK progress, when we hit the 8 knot current accompanying a falling tide.

We were in big trouble!

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