Benno 1688 Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 about this time of year I book some leave from work and go on a trip by myself. Two years ago I did the Cheshire ring, when I got to Bosley locks there was a problem and there was no water in the canal it got sorted that day and I continued my trip. 12 months later I decide to do the four counties. When I get to Bosley locks same problem. This year I check that everything is ok Bosley locks have an issue again but should be good for March 6th. So I booked some leave and get the boat ready for the off, the weather is against me this time, but I’m only planning on doing the Caulden so I should have enough time. I’m moored on the Macclesfield canal. Yesterday I chug off to Bosley lock 1 and guess what the lock has no water in it. That’s at least 3 years that there has been a issue with this flight of locks. Going the other way Marple locks are closed. I have just paid my mooring and license fees and tho only place I can cruise is up to Bugsworth, about a day there and a day back something I’ve done many times. I’ve wasted 2 weeks leave make me want to give up and buy a caravan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 Dont buy a caravan it will sink. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benno 1688 Posted March 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 R get stuck in a pothole. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGoat Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 59 minutes ago, Benno 1688 said: about this time of year I book some leave from work and go on a trip by myself. Two years ago I did the Cheshire ring, when I got to Bosley locks there was a problem and there was no water in the canal it got sorted that day and I continued my trip. 12 months later I decide to do the four counties. When I get to Bosley locks same problem. This year I check that everything is ok Bosley locks have an issue again but should be good for March 6th. So I booked some leave and get the boat ready for the off, the weather is against me this time, but I’m only planning on doing the Caulden so I should have enough time. I’m moored on the Macclesfield canal. Yesterday I chug off to Bosley lock 1 and guess what the lock has no water in it. That’s at least 3 years that there has been a issue with this flight of locks. Going the other way Marple locks are closed. I have just paid my mooring and license fees and tho only place I can cruise is up to Bugsworth, about a day there and a day back something I’ve done many times. I’ve wasted 2 weeks leave make me want to give up and buy a caravan. 'Scuse me - but wouldn't it be more profitable if you could manage to do your cruise ore into the 'season' or even in the autumn? Just a couple of weeks can make all the difference and improve your quality of life. It would be a shame if you abandoned the waterways and made do with a static (?) 'van... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benno 1688 Posted March 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 I do cruise at other times, but I’m limited due to work commitments and obviously the CRC are also limiting my options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 Maybe it's time to find yourself another mooring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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