> Once we are on the canal (not often enough as work gets in the way) we are in relaxed mode. > Last week we had people close lock gates on us as we approached & several other annoying instances but it just goes over my head, im in no rush. > This is going to happen more (lock rage) as the canals get busier.
> People who want to rush should use motorways :) > I'm beginning to wonder whether, with the rising cost of hiring, the imminence of pension and the attitude of some on the canals today the time is approaching for giving up and living on the memories of the 60s, 70s and 80s when everyone had more time and the whole emphasis was on being mutually helpful. In this relaxed mode I was once waiting to rise in a wide lock - after entering (being single handed) a crew appeared at the top, slammed the bottom gate behind me and (as I was climbing the ladder with two ropes and a windlass in my hand) threw both the top paddles up and I was left doing the splits as the boat drifted away from the ladder. What grieved me even more was that both husband and wife were wearing T & M society T shirts! john H
