Wednesday and the rain that had come down all night persisted along with a viscous wind again. We are wrapped up to the nines once more. Through 4 Meaham locks down to Stone, which weren't too heavy for me to do. Then Pete took over the Stone locks, where we moored before the fourth to do some shopping. When we returned and had started off for the final lock, Pete having beckoned me, I then had to back up and moor again because the top gate was completely off its hingeing. Looks like Stone for the night then. No idea how this happened but can only be by a boat smacking into it very hard, which must have happened in the short time we were in the town. Pete let the CRT volunteer know and half an hour later 6 chaps in high viz jackets were on the scene. The volunteer optimistically saying they 'just' have to lift the thing back onto its housing!?
Meanwhile Pete decided to set off on the bike back to Barleston for the car. He arrived back just as the Canal and River Trust heroes had completed their task - in just one hour from being called out - brilliant.
As Pete told them though, we don't feel like 'christening' the repair, so will stay here for the night.........Marston pub? Yes!
Meanwhile Pete decided to set off on the bike back to Barleston for the car. He arrived back just as the Canal and River Trust heroes had completed their task - in just one hour from being called out - brilliant.
As Pete told them though, we don't feel like 'christening' the repair, so will stay here for the night.........Marston pub? Yes!
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