Well we finally got the six pack to stand still but, by then, the six pack became an eight pack on an impromptu Sunday afternoon bbq. On Monday Lesley and I trundled off for one of our 'short' walks taking in Milton Malsor
So we waved goodbye to the crews of The Boat (heading off for a wedding), Darling Budds II (heading off for a wedding anniversary cruise) and Imedit (not sure going where but somewhere) and we headed down the Northampton Arm through 16 of the 17 locks in the sunshine
Neither paddle on the bottom gates was operating so we couldn't empty the lock and, in the end, we gave up and Joe reversed Yarwood out of the lock. We 'phoned BW who, very promptly, sent out some guys who struggled valiantly for several hours, but to no avail - we were stuck for the night
and a rescue farm for horses - plus this little star
Milton Malsor was looking very pretty in the sunshine
and after a four hour walk my boys were fair worn out
rumours abounded of insufficient water in the pounds but all was well and we made good progress
after lock 16 we pulled over for a bite to eat and suggested Yarwood went ahead of us through the last lock onto the river so that Lesley could cycle on and check out moorings
In the morning they sent out reinforcements with pumps and pumped Yarwood and then us down before declaring a closure
They must have fixed things one way or another as NB No Problem came sailing past later on
Graham
ReplyDeletei was just reading your blog from the 24th March about the board on your ladder and wondering what material you have used - i want to do the same to mine to give a much stronger boarding plank
ray
(nb Ferndale)
Ray, it's basically marine ply but, for more info, have a look at the comments and my response with more info on the blog with the pics
DeleteGlad you all made it down OK
ReplyDeleteBrian
Hi Brian, yep only one day late and an unscheduled sleepover by the flats!
DeleteHello Jill and Graham, We notice that the Yarwood crew has not blogged for ages. From your entries they're obviously OK Have they got a breakdown in transmission??
ReplyDeleteWe hear that the water shortages are worsening. Hope you are able to enjoy your cruise to the Fens. Please say hello to Lesley and Joe and nice to read your blog.
Evelyn and Graham Booth
Hi guys - your lace plates look great in Yarwoods boatmans. I will pass on your regards but there is no problem - I think Lesley is having a 'mini blogging break'. The river is low and with very little flow and a lot of rubbish!
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