After a slightly annoying start a very uneventful day.
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| BCN Society work boats |
The only problem was at the very start when attempting to top up with water. As we rounded the corner into the Worcester & Birmingham canal I could see what appeared to be two boats topping up with water. No problem, I just put the engine into neutral and held my position waiting for them to finish. As one of the boats pulled away I realised that the other boat was not topping up with water, but was moored, blocking the water point. Not a real problem, but just thoughtless of the boater (Nb Janie Diddle), still I made as much noise as possible and eventually someone managed to rouse themselves, although when their inconsiderate behaviour was pointed out to them said they were not the boat owner and he had gone off to collect a car!
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| Boat blocking the water point. |
Whilst topping up the water Erica and her friend caught up with us for a tour of the boat, which suitably impressed Erica’s friend.
Once we had topped up the water we enjoyed a very uneventful cruise back to Alvechurch. At the Crown Meadow Arm Josie spent a little bit of time practising reversing and winding. Skills very usefully put to use back at Alvechurch where Eos needs to be reversed back into the berth.
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| Cadbury Factory on way back to Alvechurch |
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| Toll House at King’ Norton Junction |
We had planned to have our evening meal at the Weighbridge, but unfortunately John & Jayne were on holiday (Norwegian fjords apparently) so no food was being cooked. Went to the Coach & Horses in Weatheroak.
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