Sent this this afternoon, but it hasn't appeared, so I'm trying again
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On 25 Jul 2008, at 18:53, Sallyann Ford wrote:
> When we went to the Hawne Basin we were received like old friends by
> all and the tunnel was not a problem
> with best wishes
> Sallyann
>
My thanks to all who advised on this - we are just back from spending
last night there. I'll give a full account in the blog, but for the
benefit of those who don't normally read my burblings:
We found the canal between Windmill End and Gosty Hill reminiscent of
the first bit of the Caldon - adjectives ranging from grotty to grim
ran through my mind.
Two sections of the tunnel were low enough that we had to take the
flower pots off the roof, so a bit lower than Harecastle, but no worse
than some Middle Level bridges. The tunnel itself is downright spooky -
not sure why, except the combination of height (for most of it), two
stretches of very low stuff, and the "narrer and shaller" effect came
together to make it like no other we've negotiated.
Folks in Hawne Basin were indeed very welcoming, and the diesel was the
cheapest we've had this year. The basin location is not exactly
photogenic, unless you are into urban/industrial scenery.
In sum, we're glad we've been there, but won't be rushing back any time
soon.
Thanks again for all the advice.
––
All the best
Bruce
There are no strangers on the cut, only boaters we've yet to meet.
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