Wednesday, 15 October 2014

The Phantom of Lock 90


15th October

As we approached Monkey Marsh Lock, I saw a figure sitting on the bench and from a distance it looked like the bowed head was shrouded which was particularly spooky, especially on this grey, dank day. As we got closer, I realised it was a man with long grey hair and beard. He was doing a crossword puzzle and I remembered him from our journey out. He lives nearby and comes to work the lock just for the fun of it. Obviously an enthusiast, keen even in bad weather, he must come every day, but a strange man who helped Pete wind the paddles and open the gates without a word.

Was he really there?
Location:Thatcham

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