I should be grateful that we have escaped the worst of the weather, we had wind and rain yesterday so stayed inside, got the washing done and the new lights are up in the engine room. At least we didn't get snow like Tim did in Leeds or hailstones like Gordon did in Willesden.
Today we headed through (or is that round) Milton Keynes ready to tackle Stoke Breurne Locks and Blisworth Tunnel tomorrow. It was definitely cold, probably about ten degrees colder than this time last week. At least there is only one lock between Milton Keynes and Stoke Breurne so we could take it in turns to take the tiller while the other one had a warm up inside. I did a very impressive bit of holding Morgana dead still in mid stream while waiting for an oncoming boat to come through a bridge. Not bad considering it was a bit windy.
It was a very grey day and I was glad to moor up near Grafton Regis, we have less than an hour to go to reach Stoke Breurne and the locks aren't open until ten anyway. Beef stew followed by sponge pudding and custard seems about right for today, so I better get that on the go.
Today's journey 11.2 miles and 1 lock
So far this year we have travelled 67.4 miles, 82 locks and 3 swing bridges
In 2011 we travelled 461.4 miles, 444 locks, 3 swing bridges, 34 lift bridges and 15 tunnels
During 2010 we travelled 740.3 miles, 642 locks, 53 swing bridges, 4 lift bridges and 25 tunnels.
Since Ray retired we have travelled 1269.1 miles, 1168 locks, 59 swing bridges, 38 lift bridges and 40 tunnels
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