Where does the time go?

I don't think there's much point in even attempting the blog on a daily basis as this is the first time I've had free since Tuesday. Alright, that is mostly due to Logan staying with us plus I don't want to spend my evenings doing this. Whatever the reason, I shall simply write what I want, when I want. After all, I'm not expecting anyone to read my musings other than Elaine and, possibly, the odd friend (quiz question, which of you is the "odd" one 😉).
We returned to the marina as planned and have sorted out what we are doing over the winter. The trip down is one we have made many times but that doesn't mean you non boaters have seen the sights, so here's a few pics :-

Big blue tits around here!

Any ideas?

I would love to know the story behind this partially completed building. I think it's between Moss Bridge and Ring O Bells bridge and has looked like this since we first saw it 5 years ago. Perhaps a bit of Googling will bear fruit (speaking of fruit, more later).

I never promised Elaine one of these.....

Latham Junction in the sunshine.

Spot the plum!

There is a spot along the canal with 4 or 5 plum trees. In years gone by we have seen them laden with fruit but the last couple of years have been quite barren. This year, however, there is at least one plum showing signs of promise!

With Logan and I doing a little male bonding whilst in Burscough I took him to look down the Rufford Branch at Lathom. This is the sight we saw a few locks down :-

 There has been a breach caused by a collapsed culvert which had left two boats stranded, one of which can be seen in the distance. Fortunately, at the time of writing C&RT had managed to get them both afloat, though the arm will be closed until the end of August apparently. Who says boating is stress free?