Monthly Archives: August 2015

August 24

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The next chapter in boating. After getting the Boat Safety Inspection completed at Autherley Junction, we moved the boat up the Wolverhampton 21 locks, and found a mooring along the canal beside what we thought was a good pub. Turns … Continue reading →

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August 19

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

What a week! We’ve moved along smartly, but in fits and starts. We waited out a monsoon rainstorm in Macclesfield, then spent a couple of days moving down the Macclesfield to Kidsgrove. Some nice weather again, but not the glorious … Continue reading →

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August 13

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

We’ve moved along from the Rochdale. We spent a day in Manchester, visiting the Museum of Science and Industry, and really got a great impression of the focus of innovation that centered on Manchester and drove much of the industrial … Continue reading →

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Aug 9

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Rochdale canal: Well, the canal has many redeeming features and some that are definitely on the disappointing side. We climbed the eastern side with new friends Gary and Liz. We stayed just outside Todmorden at Walsden and enjoyed Grandma … Continue reading →

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August 5

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The middle Pennine crossing. We made our way up the Aire and Calder navigation. Engine issues are history; replacement thermostat was what was needed. Although the weather continues mostly cool and cloudy with intermittent showers, there are moments of sunshine … Continue reading →

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August 1

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

From Thorne, we cruised to Barnby Dun, where Pat and Kerry met a former student from their experience in China some 18 years ago. An interesting experience for all. We visited a local museum/manor house in Doncaster, and then returned … Continue reading →

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