And that someone is Peel Holdings by the looks of things. We needed to use Elsan facilities so headed towards the Bridgewater Canal with a view to spending a week on the move. As we arrived at Butts Bridge we saw the first evidence of spending, and very welcome it is too!
Luxury!
Previously, the grassy bank on the left ran down straight to the canal bank and stopping here was awkward, particularly in the rain. But not any more! This is a huge improvement and much appreciated.
Just beyond the services we saw the first duckling (sadly, singular) of the year but surely more will follow
Look closely!
Through Astley the towpath was very muddy indeed but as we approached Boothstown you could see the difference.
You may remember last year I ranted about this when we saw the work been carried out around Broadheath but I think I've changed my mind. We are moored on the towpath just past The Moorings and I think the new path works well. People will stay on it so are less likely to trip over our mooring lines and cleaner boots on the boat makes Elaine happy. Of course, the new path makes this ideal cycling territory despite the No Cycling signs but I can't envisage anyone other than anglers being inconvenienced so who cares 😉
Charlotte and the boys called on us after the school pickup and it was good to sit in the sun watching them play hide and seek with another boy, though Wilson hasn't grasped it totally. "Logan, he's coming!" bellowed at top voice is probably not to best way to avoid detection!
Well it's raining at the moment so we will probably head towards Sale this afternoon. More later.
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