Sunday 9 September 2012

Audlem

Our journey to Audlem was fairly easy.There was quite a queue to come down Hack Green Locks but only one boat ahead of us going up. This meant that I had very little work to do as there were lots of other people on the paddles and gates. I had a nice chat at the bottom lock and recommended the Llangollen as the nicest direction to head in to someone who was out on his first trip. After that it was a very easy cruise up to Audlem,

I had another nice chat at George's, the "shop" at the bottom lock and the lady there helped us through the lock. I'll walk back down later in the week to get some supplies as I don't really need anything at the moment.

Two more locks saw us onto the five day mooring opposite The Shroppie Fly where we will stay for a few days to give us a chance to visit Barry and Alex. As it was still early I went across to Audlem Mill and bought some crafty bits, including a gauge for cutting fabric for rag rugs, I should be able to cut stuff up a lot quicker and more evenly now.

Today's journey 5.1 miles and 5 locks


So far this year we have travelled 609.6 miles, 489 locks, 49 swing bridges, 23 lift bridges and 24 tunnels

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 1811.3 miles 1575 locks, 105 swing bridges, 61 lift bridges and 64 tunnels

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