Yesterday we made a reasonably early start stopping to use the services across from where we were moored and then down the first lock before 9:30. |Made steady progress alongside and under the M6 through Broom and Parkgate locks at Teddersley. On to Shut Hill lock and through Acton Trussell still within sight (and hearing) of the M6. Not a spot we would want to moor or buy a house! Quite breezy at Deptmore lock and had difficulty getting PO alongside the towpath. The lock cottage is being renovated and is no longer looking derelict. As we approached Baswich the wind was getting stronger and we encountered a shower that persisted as we followed the railway line towards Milford. Soon through Tixall lock and moored in Tixall Wide, 7 miles and six locks from where we set off. Rocked about a bit during the afternoon as the wind got stronger but it calmed and we had a good nights sleep.
Today we have walked through Great Haywood and the Shugborough estate. Kept hearing a steam whistle and thought there might be traction engine about but saw nothing. Had refreshments at the Clifford (too late for lunch). Found the two shops wanting and bought nothing but then visited the canalside Farm shop and could have spent a fortune. Then as we returned to PO we encountered the steam narrow boat President with butty Kildare in tow.
Whistle now explained! Crew all resplendent in white shirts, red neckerchiefs and grey caps - very smart. The boat Grace May moored just ahead has two scottie silouettes on the side of the boat and they have three scotties. (two older males and a young bitch which Bridie was very taken with)! Sally and Mac were very impressed although they were bigger dogs (and much smarter).
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