On Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:40:42 +0000, Nick Atty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >Yes they are, and I get a lot of relaxation from the joy of building up >a good rhythm along a lot flight. > Totally agree Nick - the boat doesn't go faster across the water - it just keeps moving for longer rather than stationary. And no rushing around at locks - just a quiet calm efficient way of working. > and sitting behind a dozen or >so of them all the way up Audlem, as happened last time I was out was >hell on earth. > >Six hours it took from Audlem bottom to Adderley top. Just because >everyone was working locks like an anethesised tortoise. I've found by far the best solution is to moor at Audlem - some lovely pubs :-) and then have a reasonably early night, get up early and be the first up the flight. Even single handed - I've managed to reach almost the top of Tyrley before being caught up. -- Malcolm
