Tomorrow morning at 9:30 we have to be at the swing bridge no 9 (Handcocks's) to meet the BW gang who will escort us into Liverpool. Currently we are moored by Holmes' swing bridge about half way between the M58 about a mile back and the M57 which is near to bridge 9 (so not a good spot to moor overnight)!
We got here about two, after six miles and six swing bridges since leaving Haskayne this morning. Once Simon had joined us at Scarisbrick Marina yesterday afternoon I decided to get out of the marina during a lull in the heavy showers as the wind was relatively light. Very grateful we did as it has been very windy again today. We left the marina and went from milepost 20 (miles to Liverpool that is) to just past mile post 18 near the Ship Inn (another one) at Haskayne. Once we had eaten Bridie and I were dragged (kicking and screaming) to the pub by Simon for a beer or three by way of celebrating the start of his holiday. Just by chance there was live music with some really good guitarists, so we didn't leave until late, enjoying the beer and the good atmosphere.
Not too sure what to expect tomorrow, the weather looks like still being a problem and we have ten miles to go past Aintree then down the four locks into the docks before we start the actually Liverpool link heading for Albert and Salterhouse docks.
