--- In [email protected], Michael Askin <mykas...@...> wrote: > > Favourite lock flights... I quite like Farmers Bridge, especially > since some locks are close enough to jump ship as the boat leaves the > lock, close the gate while the boat finds its way into the next lock, > then run to the top paddles to stop the boat hitting the gate! > > Stockton also seemed to go smoothly even though I did it single handed > in the dark! > > Hatton while pretty is a few locks too many in one run, especially > with them many turn paddles - but boy are them locks good at filling > and emptying. > > However, Hillmorton are the most fun, as you can play with two locks > at a time, and also have races. The trick is knowing which are the > quickest! :-) >
My favourite flight must be Frankton partly for the same reasons that Mac favours the Rochdale nine. The views are much better than the nine as well, and from a restoration point of view, the whole Mont should be everyones favourite anyway. Regards Pete www.thecanalshop.com
