Barnby Dun was alternately enchanting and disappointing. A delightful village, but one where almost everyone is away. No ringing for the main service, though they were about the mot welcoming congregation I have ever met. Promises for ringing then for evening prayer: not! Major monsoon winds on the mooring. Arggh.<\/p>\n
Then,on towards Doncaster. The lock was delayed because divers are working on an hydraulic leak. No sweat: I ate blackberries. Then up to Doncaster and good visitor moorings: lots to see here, but the church is in major restoration so bells and organ out of commission. Fantastic old germanic organ spec, but good to see (not hear).<\/p>\n
To fetch the car tomorrow, so no major changes.<\/p>\n
First major shipping tanker just went by. Good to see, finally, some commercial traffic. Important\u00a0 for the success of maintenance of the canals.<\/p>\n
All good, as the weather has moderated somewhat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Barnby Dun was alternately enchanting and disappointing. A delightful village, but one where almost everyone is away. No ringing for the main service, though they were about the mot welcoming congregation I have ever met. Promises for ringing then for … Continue reading