Macclesfield Canal, Br.85 Wednesday 9th September
This stoppage notice arrived today from BW; you couldn’t make it up could you
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Phone Lines
Wednesday 9 September 2009 until further notice.
Please be advised that we are having technical problems with the phone lines and are not able to answer any calls - we are presently working on resolving this problem , we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Enquiries: 0207 985 7200
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This morning, we entered Harecastle Tunnel at 8am prompt; we were first in line and had three boats behind us. Emerging at the North end, for the first time we have ever seen, there were no boats waiting.
We tied up just before the junction at Hardings Wood so that Myra could go to Tesco’s. I spoke to some BW banksmen whilst I was waiting; I will not reveal details of the conversation in fairness to them. Suffice it to say I will not be sleeping easier in my bed tonight!
We arrived at our mooring place and on cue, the clouds appeared and away went the sunshine; it did however return after lunch. We have a good view of Mow Cop from here and we now feel that we are close to home.
2009 Totals: 487 Locks – 892 miles – 35 Bus pass uses.
