Saturday, December 06, 2014

Just a short cruise.

I think we can say that winter is here. We had another frosty night, but it’s been a fabulous day. The wind has dropped, making it much more comfortable to be out and about.

With not far to travel today we didn’t pull pins till 11:00, with about 25 minutes to go to Fradley Junction.

Beautiful early winter morning
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If all winter cruising was like this I’d be reluctant to be out in the summer. Unfortunately it’s not!

I was off the boat to open the swing bridge at the junction, then Mags turned left as Meg and I walked up to Middle Lock to prepare it.

Around onto the Trent and Mersey opposite the Swan Inn.IMG_2768

Heading up the flight…
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…and in Shadehouse Lock.IMG_2772

There was plenty of room on the pleasant moorings above the lock, so that’s where we stopped. We’ll stay here tomorrow and move on on Monday.

Locks 2, miles 1½

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