Category Archives: canal experiences

June 15 part 3 Delayed!

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Hi, Well, Father’s day and birthday continued in fine style. The Festival was buzzing with stuff, and the raft race and water jet man were right in front of the boat.

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June 12

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Hi, and thanks for your patience. The entire website vanished, except for the opening picture and your past comments. I have had a major restore done, but this returned me to June 4, so there is a bunch to get … Continue reading →

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June 2

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Big day of cruising, as we needed to get to Wigan to set up the Liverpool Link booking (to get into the  dock basin in the city center). All good,and I am now allowed to use the Liverpool Canal Link … Continue reading →

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June 1

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

I’ve finished the Bridgewater Canal, having passed the western part of Manchester and headed northward to Wigan. The Bridgewater canal served the many now derelict mills along the way- both to carry raw cotton inward and finished goods outward, but … Continue reading →

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