Thursday my delivery of coal, gas and diesel arrived via the fuel boat Hyperion, it was very frosty and quite treacherous for them walking about on their boats but they are used to it.
Phil and his lady arriving after using a brief stop at Tesco |
Friday I intended to move until I looked out of the window, the canal was iced over, not thick but enough to make the decision to stay easy.
This morning was warmer, I was ready to set off at 8:30 with the first stop being Batchworth services to fill with water and empty rubbish and cassette.
On the service point, lock 81 Batchworth ahead, the left hand lock is only used to gain access to some residential moorings and is locked up. |
'Pride of Batchworth' trip boat |
Smoke adding to the mist. |
Some nice ones to warrant a picture |
Unusual and begs the question why? must make getting on and off difficult. |
Locks came and went and I managed to get a picture of 'The Grove' the 18th century mansion on the hillside between lock 75 and 74, I missed it on the way down, it is not easy to photograph because of the trees but this is it.
This name made me smile.
It was very quiet, I had only passed one wide beam all morning.
This cottage was i think at Lady Capel's Lock (74)
Having not seen many boats on the move I was surprised at the second of the two Hunton Bridge locks when a brested pair appeared followed closely by two singles, just like red buses.
I carried on at a steady pace and arrived at Kings Langley around 3:30pm and moored up for a couple of days. There is a launderette here and a motor spares where I can hopefully get my oil Monday, it was a good long day, tiring but very enjoyable.
Current mooring:
Totals today: 7.5 miles : 13 locks
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