Friday, August 16, 2013

Fazeley Junction



Fazeley Junction, Birmingham & Fazeley Canal – Friday 16 August 2013
First thing this morning looked like a “stay in the boat” day due to really heavy rain (memories of last year) but by ten it had stopped raining and I decided to risk it.  There was a Volunteer at the top five of the Atherstone locks so I was through them by 11:00 and completed the other six just after 13:00.  Then a steady run to the top of the Glascote pair of locks where (for the first time) there was no queue!!  Two boats were coming up so that made it easy for me then a few more bends in the canal and I’ve moored.  Due to works the top lock is closed from 17:00 to 22:00 as CRT staff are digging out the side pond.  The sun came out this afternoon and it has been lovely cruising.  Where I’m moored are the local blackberry bushes – people of all ages from toddlers to those of a mature disposition going along all with plastic bags!!
I haven’t been reporting Braidbar Boats that I’ve seen – only two so far ‘Kala’ and ‘Barque a Banque’, I will report others as seen.
Oh, and the eye is ok again.

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