We left Ellesmere at 9.30 on Bank Holiday Monday. The sky was a little overcast but
the forecast was for the sun to make an appearance by lunch time which it did. We filled
with water and got rid of some rubbish at the CRT Wharf.
We followed a holiday boat and I was really pleased as the steerer
was cruising at just the right speed for us as we had the washing machine doing
what it does.
Again some stunning views for us to see.
The Llangollen
Branch of the Shropshire Union canal is very twisty and narrow in places but it
is great fun cruising it.
We passed Lower Frankton Locks which is the start of the
Montgomery Canal which we plan to visit on our way back, you have to book a
passage on to the Montgomery canal as the amount of boats allowed on it are
restricted so a phone call to CRT when we have an idea when we will be passing
again.
As we approached New Marton Locks there was a queue of 4
boats before us, so I went to the lock to help as 2 of the boats were holiday
boats and these were the first locks they have done, not quite the same as the
model lock they are shown when they pick up the boat.
I was talking to one gentleman and he was a bit worried!!! He
said he had left his medication at home and needed it, he went on to tell me he
had died 5 times, I told him he looked well on it which he laughed at.
At the second lock there was a man with a very long rake,
raking the canal so I asked him what was he up to and he said the boat moored
at the top of the lock had lost his propeller and he was trying to find it for
him.
As we waited 2 old narrow-boats came past we were pleased to
see Saturn being towed. Saturn is the last remaining horse drawn fly boat in the country, she is also towed by a narrowboat as well.
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| Fly Boat Saturn |
We moored at Gledrid Bridge NO 19 and as it had been a warm
day decided to have a refreshing beer and a G & T for the lady.
Have stayed at the mooring all day as the wind has been very strong today with heavy rain at times.
Time travelled Bank Holiday Monday 4.5 hours, Distance 9 Miles, 2 Locks
Total Distance Travelled is 158 Miles
56 Locks (Broad)74 single locks and 87 Tunnel's, Total Tunnel length 6507 yards
Total Time 81.5 hours
WE ARE LOVING IT
Time travelled Bank Holiday Monday 4.5 hours, Distance 9 Miles, 2 Locks
Total Distance Travelled is 158 Miles
56 Locks (Broad)74 single locks and 87 Tunnel's, Total Tunnel length 6507 yards
Total Time 81.5 hours
WE ARE LOVING IT
Thanks for your update, very interesting, it is
ReplyDeletereally windy here tonight as well. we are still
following you, i do often reply, not sure who
gets my replies though!! luv to eddy cat.
Shaun, maggimoo, dave & tiger lily.
Thanks maggimoo we are pleased you are keeping up with are travels, It might be when you post a comment you don't put down who is posting it in the box below comment box. Sharon says give shaun a hug from her.
DeleteSo glad you're enjoying the Llangollen, it is a lovely canal. Best bits still to come!
ReplyDeleteWe have crossed Chirk Aqueductt and the tunnel it was slow going in the tunnel and quite windy on the Aquaduct. We both think this is a lovely Canal and are so pleased to have followed Ian's advice and come on it should be at Llangollen tomorrow
DeleteHi Eddy, Following your adventures with envy. I am really amazed at your photography skills, great quality keep it up. Don't give the crew anything too technical like a camera, you remember the short one fell in the cut once!! Hows the futon, being kept nice and fluffed for you? Make sure they keep the boat in good shape and a little less of the beer and G&T, they are only as treats when they have been good, and the moustache one is rarely good!! The doppleganger by the way, was no where near as good looking or well groomed, so how would anyone think it was you.
ReplyDeleteAny way Eddy, I hope the sun shines every day for you, and you don't need a man with a rake. Shove the moustached ones head down the weed hatch to sure your prop is tight.
Best regards Phil
Hi PhilI i can report that the allocation of Beer and G & T is limited to 4 glasses a day however these are very big glasses! I am pleased to say the short one has not fell in the cut but has been half cut more than once. The moustached one has had his head in the weed hatch more than once and sometimes I have to cover my ear's!!.
DeleteI look forward to meeting you both some time this year with luck. I will get moustached one to e-mail you.
Oh the weather has taken a slight turn for the worst and we have had some rain but not much. Thanks for reading my blog.
Best regards Eddy
Hope all is going well xx
ReplyDeleteHope all ignoring well xx
ReplyDeleteCheers Roger hope we see you all later in the year
DeleteSorry that was such a very short message but - as you are aware - I've not found it east to grasp this technology!
ReplyDeleteKeep trying Roger hope you had a good time away. As they say the more you do it the better you will get. Oh we have had no luck with the teapot !!!
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