Monday 10 Oct 2011
Grand Union canal at Berkhamstead. Started out at 09:00 and joined up with “Diamonds and Rust” another single handed boat heading towards winter mooring at Apsley. A run of locks that had to be left empty with a paddle up so a wait while they filled then I led out to get the next one ready for us. No problems at Winkwell ‘Swing’ bridge, this one is electronic and the control box is on the towpath side of the canal. Smiles from two of the motorists but sour looks from the other three, ah well can’t please all. Wanted to get diesel and “Diamonds” wanted a pump-out but the boatyard at Winkwell was shut according to a guy painting a boat. On through the locks until Two Waters bridge where I went into B&Q to get a hose reel (without a hose), “Diamonds” waited for me and we continued down to Apsley, then I carried on to Bridge 156 and moored for the night.
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