We got to know them when we all had shares in Dragonfly which was a narrow boat we had shares in for 7 years, we sold our shares last year.
So with the knowledge that we had a few !!! locks to do we cruised at a steady pace passed Sandbach and on to Wheelock and the start of Heart Break Hill called this as it has 25 locks in total before we turn on to the Macclesfield Canal.
I know I do go on about how wonderful the scenery is but it is, the photos just don't do it many justice.
We moored at Hassell Green just after lock 57, it is a shame that the lovely little cafe that was there has closed down. The moon was looking lovely tonight.
Some really nice brick work on the double single locks! well what I mean is 2 locks together but as single locks and not double.
Some of the double single locks are not in use any more.
Eddy here the scenery just passes me by as I am usually asleep on the Futon or on my blanket in the front of the boat. I do look out at times but not often as I need my rest.
Well I did not get as much rest today as the noise in the locks kept me awake. and bless them both they have done 16 locks today so they need their rest as well they only have another 16 locks to do tomorrow or maybe 17.
We woke to strong winds and heavy rain on Sunday so decided to stay put for the day at Hassell Green.
Monday morning was a lot better weather wise no wind and clear skies so we set off at 9.30 to complete the remaining 16 locks and get on to the Macclesfield Canal.
At one of the locks we met Paul and his daughter Hannah who were out for a walk with there dog. Sharon offered Hannah a lift on Tacet up through a lock which Hannah eagerly excepted. Hannah seemed to enjoy her trip and thanked Sharon for the lift.
We made good progress through the locks and were soon at Kidsgrove where we used the Red Bull Services before Sharon completed a fantastic manoeuvre under the main road in to the lock, very tight indeed but Sharon did not even touch the wall she certainly knows how to handle Tacet.
We done the last lock before making the really tight right turn heading towards the Macclesfield Canal and were joined by the stuff that lets us float on the canal (rain). We made our way towards bridge 87 Sherborne Marina and decided to call it a day as the rain was getting heavy and the predicted wind was getting stronger.
Time Travelled Saturday 6.5 Hrs Distance 8 Miles 16 Locks
Time Travelled Monday 6 Hrs Distance 7 Miles 17 Locks
Total Distance Travelled is 263. Miles
We woke to strong winds and heavy rain on Sunday so decided to stay put for the day at Hassell Green.
Monday morning was a lot better weather wise no wind and clear skies so we set off at 9.30 to complete the remaining 16 locks and get on to the Macclesfield Canal.
At one of the locks we met Paul and his daughter Hannah who were out for a walk with there dog. Sharon offered Hannah a lift on Tacet up through a lock which Hannah eagerly excepted. Hannah seemed to enjoy her trip and thanked Sharon for the lift.
We done the last lock before making the really tight right turn heading towards the Macclesfield Canal and were joined by the stuff that lets us float on the canal (rain). We made our way towards bridge 87 Sherborne Marina and decided to call it a day as the rain was getting heavy and the predicted wind was getting stronger.
Time Travelled Saturday 6.5 Hrs Distance 8 Miles 16 Locks
Time Travelled Monday 6 Hrs Distance 7 Miles 17 Locks
Total Distance Travelled is 263. Miles
66 Locks (Broad) 149 single locks and 12 tunnel's, Total Tunnel length 7294 yards
Total Time 152 hours
WE ARE LOVING IT
Total Time 152 hours
WE ARE LOVING IT
Its a hard life Eddy being the ships cat
ReplyDeleteYes it is but its a purrrfect life
DeleteHi to you all you are working hard at relaxing
ReplyDeleteHi Eddy, Pleased to hear you are keeping well. So its a good job the dancing fairy is on the helm and not the moustached one, that way you get to keep the paint on the boat and not left on the walls !! Just back from Rome where we spent a week, lovely city ( no canals though) and a lot of old ruins, so the moustache one would fit in well. We are still enjoying your exploits and the photographs. Hows the stocks of Gin holding out, still some in the store. Keep the crew on their toes Eddy, and keep up the good work on the log and pics., your fans appreciate it.
ReplyDeletebest regards
Carol and Phil
Thank you Phil & Carol glad you enjoyed Rome. The old Moustached one likes old ruins so would have felt at home in Rome. The Gin is low so if you manage to catch up with us when your over a bottle would be appreciated and some cat milk for me.Best Regards Eddy and the Crew
DeleteHi. We are still loving your adventure
ReplyDeletetales, following on your tail. you do well to
remember all the names of places,some are
unusual. all those locks, sharon must be
getting strong. luv to eddy cat, doing really
well. maggi. shaun, dave & tiger.
Hi Maggie thanks for following us. Sharon will e-mail you
DeleteHello Eddy and your two lovely carers.... X x x. So good to read all about your travels this week even though you do not stray far from your futon I can see you have been to some gorgeous places. My carers have returned from holidays and collected me from my holiday home where I spent a quiet week with about 10 other cats! They had a very relaxing time but did not bring me a pressie!
ReplyDeleteTacet sounds as if it has become a comfortable home for all of you and I love the photos , they give a glimpse of the freedom and space that you are travelling through and how calm and relaxing the journey is.
Malc and Linda say hello and look forward to catching up soon and will email you.. News is they are to be grandparents again come September .... Michelle and Ben are pregnant. Goodness they'll be two of them chasing me now ... Might come and visit you Eddy , is there room on your futon !
Love to all x
Hi to you all, Glad you all had a good holiday.
DeleteGreat news about being grand parents. We look forward to seeing you sometime soon. E-mail when you have some dates in mind. It will be good to see you. Tiffy I am afraid to say there is no room on the Futon there is only room for me. Eddy