The plan was to get back to the marina today and drive home, so we didnt want to be too late. We couldn’t get through Holt lock before 8:00 so we set off about 7:30. The first two locks at Hawford were hard work as usual. Then we did the next one on our own,
Another day of following boat, even though we made an early start. It seems like others had the same idea. Again we met the non cooperative boaters. This time at falling sands lock. There was a boat coming up and we were second in the queue behind the non helpers. They just stood back and
Another early start, we arrived at Bratch just as the volunteers were arriving. Much cooler today, but still busy with boats. We were following a private boat where the boaters didn’t want to join in to help at the locks. At most locks we just arrived as they were leaving, so we didnt communicate much.
Again an early start, but we encountered boats at almost every lock. The queue at the upper Swindon lock caused a few problems as there is nowhere there for oncoming boats to wait. An even longer queue at the Botterham staircase meant it took over an hour to get through. But strangely by the time
We left home about 9ish and got to the marina just after 10. After a pumpout and deisel top up we set off down through Droitwich to the Severn. We had to turn every lock even though there was a boat just ahead of us they didn’t wait and share with us. It has been
It rained heavily overnight and was still raining as we had breakfast. The forecast was for it to stop around 11:00, or maybe 10:00 by some forecasts. So we waited. Just after ten, the sky cleared and the rain stopped. One of the boats from yesterday came past and we set off too. We shared
To make sure that we got through Gloucester lock as soon after nine as possible we set off at about 10 past 8. The weather was a bit cold, but the forecast was for a bright sunny day. On approaching Llanthony bridge we could see two other boats hovering around. The bridge cant be opened
After over two months here on the G&S, we are starting the trip back up to Droitwich. Sue and Tom are coming with us. To save having to leave Tom’s car in Purton Will drove the four of us there. After unloading and carrying the food, clothes etc along to the boat, Will returned and
We haven’t moved for a few days due to the battery problems. Jan and Mike called in on Friday evening for a “Friday Chicken” meal and Steve and Lori came on Saturday. The wind has been blowing a gale with breakers on the canal. We are back with Sue & Tom in a few days