Captains Log
Canal Date 17th March 2010
Travels 4 Miles
2 Tunnels
Current Location Alvechurch
OS Ref I don’t know!
Time has run out for our winter stay at Tardebigge, time to continue our world cruise of the inland waterway system.
Weather was fine with blue skies and light wind. I do think that the perpetual winter may at last be loosing its fight with the coming of spring. I set off wearing a short sleeved t shirt, basking in the early spring sun shine. Within minutes we were in the Tardebigge tunnel. It was bloody cold in there and I soon wimped out and put a coat on!
We travelled for just over 1 hour when we arrived at a pre-arraigned spot where our Landrover would arrive later. We then spent 2 hours trying to find a bit of bank deep enough to moor against. We failed and are now moored some 4 foot away and are using the boarding plank.
It is a pleasant elevated spot with good views towards Redditch. The only down side is that we are close to a hum-back road bridge. Only a minor country lane but most vehicles sound their horns on approach. The novelty soon runs out. I have fitted a very loud Klaxon horn and am tempted to join in just to see what fun I can cause.
We will remain here for a few days before travelling all the way to Hopwood.
Captains Log
Canal Date 17th March 2010
Travels 4 Miles
2 Tunnels
Current Location Alvechurch
OS Ref I don’t know!
Time has run out for our winter stay at Tardebigge, time to continue our world cruise of the inland waterway system.
Weather was fine with blue skies and light wind. I do think that the perpetual winter may at last be loosing its fight with the coming of spring. I set off wearing a short sleeved t shirt, basking in the early spring sun shine. Within minutes we were in the Tardebigge tunnel. It was bloody cold in there and I soon wimped out and put a coat on!
We travelled for just over 1 hour when we arrived at a pre-arraigned spot where our Landrover would arrive later. We then spent 2 hours trying to find a bit of bank deep enough to moor against. We failed and are now moored some 4 foot away and are using the boarding plank.
It is a pleasant elevated spot with good views towards Redditch. The only down side is that we are close to a hum-back road bridge. Only a minor country lane but most vehicles sound their horns on approach. The novelty soon runs out. I have fitted a very loud Klaxon horn and am tempted to join in just to see what fun I can cause.
We will remain here for a few days before travelling all the way to Hopwood.
