Early walk with the dogs towards the Armitage Tunnel expecting yesterdays sun and warmth, but no it was back a step to cloud, cool and a bit of a breeze.
We set off on the boats towards the tunnel at 8.30 am. a nice gentle cruise hoping to moor just above Woodend lock (before Fradley) for the day.
All went nearly as planned except when we arrived at Woodend lock there were four boats moored. One was moored and stopping, the others were all progressing down the lock, with no room for us to moor we followed on down the locks.
As we approached the next lock (Shade House Lock) we found an abundance of moorings so we pulled in and set the chairs up for a coffee and a chat.
But as we couldn't get a TV picture either on the satellite or digital and the ladies had programmes to watch tonight, it was decided that we continue cruising and head down the Coventry Canal for a bit.
Off we cruised the weather was now showing signs of improving, descending two more locks, there were more boats waiting to come up the locks, so we had lots of crew on the locks to assist our passage down. The sun was keeping out and it was getting warmer. Just over three miles from Fradley we stopped and moored just after King's Orchard Bridge No. 85.
Yes the chairs came out again for tea and cake, then we all set about our various boat duties, then when we had had enough of that it was back to the chairs to enjoy the now hot sun with an ice cream cornet followed by wine or soft drinks, then in for dinner.
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| Sunset this evening |
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