Monthly Archives: September 2007

Audlem – or why do we bother boating?

Posted on 10th September 2007 by Mintball

From Nantwich Aqueduct to Ladybird Moorings, a distance of 11 miles, 5½ flg and 22 locks. It was raining and blowing a gale when we got up – not a good start for the last day of a holiday, or … Continue reading →

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Everyone Needs a little Salt in their Diet

Posted on 9th September 2007 by Mintball

From Cow Lane Bridge No 123E to Nantwich Aqueduct, a distance of 18 miles, 7 flg and 11 locks. None of us were feeling particularly rested when we got up on Sunday morning. The highlight of the rather disturbed night … Continue reading →

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Antiqui Colant Antiquum Dierum

Posted on 8th September 2007 by Mintball

From Beeston Stone Lock No 33 to Cow Lane Bridge No 123E, a distance of 11 miles, 2¼ flg and 7 locks. Beeston Iron lock was totally empty when we got to it the next morning, so we bounced the … Continue reading →

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Locks, Stock and Secret Nuclear Bunkers

Posted on 7th September 2007 by Mintball

From Ladybird Moorings to Beeston Stone Lock No 33, a distance of 19 miles, 2½ flg and 26 locks. After an evening checking out some of the pubs in Market Drayton we made a moderately early start. Not a traditional … Continue reading →

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