Hungerfield, Friday 16th July 2010.
It did not rain today. The one small shower could not be defined as rain, even by a Politician; on second thoughts, forget that bit, we had only one small shower.
(The photo of Glascote lock and the Fore ends at Alvecote were taken yesterday)
We started early and had a great run as far as Ansty, when we were at the end of a conga line with three in front. The next hour was spent at slightly above tickover; fortunately, we were stopping at Hungerfield and made it before the showers.
I had plenty of time to photograph a Freightliner 66 hauling the Network Rail high speed ballast cleaner near Hopsford valley aqueduct. Wake up at the back there Clare!
We had been tied up for about 30 minutes, talking to a hire boat crew on their way back to Rose Narrowboats, when I saw a familiar boat approaching. It was Marten, with Pete and friend on board. They moored up in front and joined us for a cuppa.
They will stay there tonight, coming aboard later and no doubt some alcohol will be consumed as the sun must be over the Yardarm by now. (Thank you, clouds!)
