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                                    Buggerlugs First day out 

Hi

Have you ever had one of those days you thought you should have stayed in bed?

Everything was planned even a start and finish time had been agreed, as we went though the first 7 locks with another boat off the Marina though he was only going as far as Scarisbrick

First mistake was forgetting two boat hooks we will collect on the way back, The pump out did not go according to plan as the pump was very temperamental and refused to pump but after some a little persuasion with a Manchester screw Driver (Big Hammer) I got it working BUT at 10.10 we pulled out of the Marina only 10mins behind time, and as we were doing it together it was a very easy trip ok it rained a little but hey my skin is water proof

It was great to be moving again the sun came out the boat was running smooth and all was well with the world, For a first day I am very pleased We have covered some ground and deserve a celebration so I have pulled in at the Saracens Head and we will spend the night in there swapping boat stories with other boaters together with a few Gins and dinner Not a bad life ???

even though it rained a little tomorrow I must put some sun cream on I am burnt to a crisp

its now only 16.30 and time to get ready for a night out (we always dress for dinner ) Sorry to say no one fell in and no major incidents in fact quite boring BUT a lovely day

A few pics for your album

God Bless Stay Safe

Buggerlugs

this is our overnight stop the sculpture depicts the Digging of the first sod of the Leeds and liverpool Canal Though there is another plaque 3 miles further up the canal in a village called Halsal  that says it was there? Who cares at least it is celebrated and homage paid to the thousands of Navvies 

Leaving Rufford Behind looking towards Parbold hill

 Everyone comes out to see Buggerlugs pass by