Onto the Grand Union. Hurrah. It wasn't such a bad trip up, some of the pounds were a bit low, but we managed to get through. A boat in front, had a bloke, a woman and 2 youths, but the bloke was doing all the work. and as he left his boat to do locks, paddles etc, his boat was going aground. I , kindly, suggested that he, as skipper, should stay in the middle of the pound with his boat and let the 2 chunky youths do some work. it fell on stony ground, probably thought I was a nelly-no-it-all, but we do this flight twice a year. ! and me thinks he was perhaps showng off to the lady on the boat. oh well.
We neared the top, and along came our chums- M&J+2, to help with the last few locks. what mates, thank you. and wee Ben the cairn was very pleased to see us, and as we trundled along , he kept glancing back to make sure we were coming. yep. we're here, now lets see what the canals have to offer up.
Tonight we are mostly eating Morrisons Steak and Ale slice. mmmmmmm. and yes Melva, I have your comments, thank you. :)
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