On 25, Mar 2007, at 14:20, Steve Wood wrote: > David Cragg wrote: >> Any idea what has happened to those living in it. (I have only >> chatted to the lady recently so not sure if she was alone.) I always >> liked the supply vessel and mooring nearby often heard the (distant) >> cottage generator as darkness fell. As for the lock - a Brindley >> thrower - sounds of screaming engines in reverse as boats came up in >> it... > I've just been for a walk along there. No for sale sign and she was > still there. I didn't disturb her as I'm guessing the absence of a sign > means it's not up after all. Sue, what was your source?
I've forgotten the lady's name - she is a regular visitor to Stafford Boat Club, for diesel and probably gas. I'll try to find out what the status is. > Nice to see a few people on the move, I passed 5 moving and 2 moored > boats in the time it takes to walk from Acton Trussell to the lock and > back. Yes indeed . . Staffy reported 2 hireboats seen at Stourport this week so the entertainment in the basins will be hotting up soon. Beeky
