Middlewich, Trent & Mersey Tuesday 14 August 2012
A planned (09:00) late start as it was only a short run to go but the first boat off the moorings was at 06:30 although he did leave quietly.  Just two (down) locks on the Middlewich Branch, I got help at both but there seemed to be problems with the last one, it took for ages to queue and get through.  I then turned onto the T&M and did the first three locks (all down) both single handing and helping other boaters who were going up.  Tomorrow I start with the Middlewich Big Lock (a 14ft lock) as the canal was going to be wide from here to Wigan.  The Croxton aqueduct had to be replaced and was reduced to 8ft 2in!  A cloudy start to the day but then the sun came out for another gloriously sunny day.
When moored I did some maintenance and James and Doug (on nb Chance) went past.