The impressive Smethwick Pumping Station:
Today: 12 miles - 1 lock - 5.5 hours
So Far: 52 miles - 74 locks - 33 hours
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
June 8th 2011 - My head hurts!
An easier day today, cruise to Merryhill waterfront in Dudley, just as well my head hurts and I couldn't do much more. So, two coffees and off at 8 to turn the boat round, during last nights mooring hunt I ended up pointing it the wrong way! Off down the main line towards Wolverhampton, passing the impressive Smethwick pumping station.
The impressive Smethwick Pumping Station:
Then making a left turn to take the 3027 yard Netherton tunnel to put me on the Dudley No 2 canal. A rainy (umbrella up for first time today) windy and twisty cruise to Park Head Junction and Blowers Green lock (the only one of the day) to take the Dudley No 1 canal to Merryhill, just over 5 hours and done for the day. Did have plans to go to Broad street again tonight to have another drink, but really don't feel up to it. A night in blogging and stuff, must make use of the 3G, it wont last!! A bunch more locks tomorrow!
Today: 12 miles - 1 lock - 5.5 hours
So Far: 52 miles - 74 locks - 33 hours
The impressive Smethwick Pumping Station:
Today: 12 miles - 1 lock - 5.5 hours
So Far: 52 miles - 74 locks - 33 hours
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No other bugger is commenting, so I'll comment myself! I also phoned the pilot today to discuss the passage from Sharpness to Bristol, he seemed satisfied that I was suitably equipped - better have been, I've spent enough suitably equipping!! He says to call back next Monday to firm things up, I also have to book Sharpness swing bridge and lock!
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