We were away quite sharply at about 8.30am to get through Woodseaves cutting but still managed to encounter two boat, one holding back for us around the High Bridge 57 and the other as we came around the corner approaching bridge 56.
The only negative of the day was to see how the idiot who purchased the cottage at the top of the Tyrley flight has blocked the winding hole with his canal boat and put up a no winding sign ( on our return he had put a rope across the winding hole also) - what a twat. If we need to wind there we will use his gunnels as the pivot point. An email will be sent to C&RT asking how he can block the navigation in such a way.
Anyhow we had a nice drop down the 5 locks and got a bit sad when we passed the bench where I've previously taken pictures of me and Leia .... sometimes the sadness catches you unexpectedly.
We cruised passed John and Jan's Boat Jubilee as we entered Market Drayton and we stopped and emptied the cassette at the services. We needed a shop so decided to stop at the top of the Adderley flight and walk the 6 plus miles into Audlam. We had been contacted by Carol ex of WB Still Rockin who had noted we were heading to her village. We met up at the Shroppie Fly for a drink and a good old natter. Lovely to meet you in person Carol and George, we will let you know when we are on Percy for a mini cruise from the mooring ....
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