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Friday, 30 July 2010

(17) Market Drayton - Audlem (30th July)

Cast off at 11:20 arrived at 16:20

Mls - 5.5
Total Mls - 212.9
Locks - 17
Total Locks - 78
Bridges - 0
Total Bridges - 15
 
Moved to the water and pump-out point at 09:15. Pumped the tank out, but still the in-board pump was still not working.....so....started to dismantle the pipework and pump. Found a piece of grit in both the inlet and outlet valves, so cleaned and reassembled and it is now working. Left the water point at 11:20 and made steady progress to the first flight of five locks at Adderley then down the 12 locks into Audlem arriving at 16:20. We are moored between locks 12 and 13 about 50 yards from two pubs and a craft centre. Went to the Bridge Inn for dinner, both have live music on tonight, but cannot hear it yet. Niamh saw a Moorhen feeding her chicks on the nest, a Rabbit being chased by a Mink and a rabbit swim across the canal and get out at the other side (see pictures) and bought some cakes from the stall next to the locks with a honesty box.
 
 





















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