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Need some advise

We are cruising the Leeds/Liverpool Canal full circle from Bingley 5 back to Barrowford. Does anyone know how long it will take, do we need anchor for river cruising from Leeds, Castleford, Wakefield. Will we need a wood paddle key for any lock as we were told about a 3/2 for some lock after Wakefield ?   Where would you position the anchor on the boat? We own a 50ft narrowboat.
Tom&Lynn

Tom&Lynn

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more thoughts

still having discussions on how to fit the 'boat' out when we get to having her built. saw a design today for a 70' with 3 bedrooms which is what we will need. and there seemed to be space still for every thing else so looks like we are not totally mad in our wants!   Going up to Braunston again at the weekend to see more boats and hopefully get chatting to some of the owners to get more views, news and advice!
NBnutter

NBnutter

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just thoughts

well this is just my thoughts on what myself and my partner would love to happen in the next 5 or so years. You see we have fallen in love with the narrowboat and canal system and way of life. Our dream is to have our own boat built for us and to become live aboard on the GU at Braunston. Mark has been on several holidays around the waterways since a child and I have been on a couple of trips. Since we have met 2 years ago, we have made regular trips to the canal to walk the towpaths and jus
NBnutter

NBnutter

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Day 42 (24/04/2013)Shardlow

Just a short hop from Weston-on-Trent to Shardlow today as we were delighted to have a visit from daughter no.2! We moored outside the Clock Warehouse so she could find us quite easily.   Leaving Weston     Approaching Shardlow     Moored outside the Clock Warehouse     another short hop tomorrow to Shardlow.................    
tillergirl

tillergirl

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Day 41 (23/04/2013) Weston again!

Been a fairly relaxed day today............we took a walk down to the River with the dogs. Well they enjoyed it!             Ever seen a dog trying to catch fish!?     He's not really....................      
tillergirl

tillergirl

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Day 40 (22/04/2013) Weston-On-Trent

Left Willington late morning............ decidedly chillier than when we arrived there! Stopped at Stenson Lock Cafe and Smiffy got his Full English breakfast today .Also managed to buy the last bag of coal from the chandlery at Stenson Marina..so we're ready if we have some chilly weather as forecast. Past the disused Derby Canal at Swarkstone and onto Weston-On-Trent where we are going to spend a couple of days.   Inside Stenson Lock         Swarkstone     Derby Canal Arm  
tillergirl

tillergirl

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Day 38 (and 39!) 20 & 21/04/2013

It was such a lovely day we set off quite early with the intention of having a Full English at the transport cafe on the A38. It closed just as we arrived..........such is life If only we hadn't stopped for diesel.............But never mind we managed to get 6 hours cruising in. Alrewas past Branston Water Park, through Burton Upon Trent, over the River Dove Aqueduct and onto Willington. Staying here Sunday too.............moored right near the Dragon and a table booked for Sunday Lunch!   It
tillergirl

tillergirl

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Painting

Primus is now in the paint dock and the paint job is almost completed.   https://www.facebook.com/andrew.watson.501?ref=tn_tnmn#!/photo.php?fbid=10151652247719954&set=a.10151652247349954.1073741828.575184953&type=1&theater     https://www.facebook.com/andrew.watson.501?ref=tn_tnmn#!/photo.php?fbid=10151652249749954&set=a.10151652247349954.1073741828.575184953&type=1&theater   https://www.facebook.com/andrew.watson.501?ref=tn_tnmn#!/photo.php?fbid=10151652261459954&
andywatson

andywatson

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Day 37 (19/04/2013) Alrewas!!

Finally!!! The winds have subsided and its been a pleasant day for cruising. Mind you we only got as far as Alrewas and decided we would stay here for the rest of the day. Its a pretty village and the old and new sit nicely side by side.   Leaving Kings Bromley     Fradley Junction - Entrance to the Coventry Canal     CRT volunteer lockie at Fradley Junction       Alrewas and carved bench         14th century painting inside Alrewas Church  
tillergirl

tillergirl

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Day 34 (16/04/2013) Kings Bromley

A lovely day again today but very windy. So we decided that we would overnight at Kings Bromley Marina.   Trent & Mersey View     Passed this very nice desres       Trent never very far away again today     Crossing the Trent     Smiffy made his own Aegir today       This cutting was a very tight squeeze       Next stop Alrewas............    
tillergirl

tillergirl

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Day 33 (15/03/2013) Great Haywood

Today has been a pleasant day to cruise and we managed to get all the way to Great Haywood.   Weston on Trent is a pleasing little place     The River Trent was never very far away     Here at Great Haywood the Trent passes through the Shugborough Estate     A heron patiently waiting for that fish to come over the wier     And finally the entrance to the Staffs & Worcs canal    
tillergirl

tillergirl

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Day 32 (14/04/2013) Still in Stone!

Had an excellent weekend here in Stone catching up with friends. Spent a lovely evening out yesterday and partook of a hearty meal and a few ginger pops! We took a Sunday Morning stroll and captured a few interesting things on camera.   Welcome to Stone!     Wooden carving of "Chirstine" and plaque explaining why it is here       Canoeing on the River Trent       Joules Brewery Wharf (now closed)         And finally   Duckilings!!!! She has 18 (not all pictured) - w
tillergirl

tillergirl

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Day 29 (11/4/2013) And onto Stone

We left pretty Westport Lake this morning around 9.30 and cruised through Stoke and Meaford Locks.   Stoke is a mix of the very old, the old and the new. Here's a few pictures   abandoned pottery         Middleport Pottery (still in use and been refurbished)     These flats are built on the site of Newport Pottery where the famous Clariss Cliff worked     entrance to the Caldon Canal       Get this 2 bottle kilns in the middle of a housing estate................I lik
tillergirl

tillergirl

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