A 0930 high tide and a hint of sunshine meant an early start to the day, although the forecast is for showers, but worth the risk given that we should have company on our Trent return trip. I anticipate a Le Mans-style start when the lock opens although narrowboats versus cruisers is a no contest. A couple passing through in a narrowboat started the queue and agreed to guide us up the Trent without disappearing into the sunset and they kept to their promise through increasingly cold and strong winds to Cromwell Lock, where it rained and hailed on us.The middle of May and we seem to be in the middle of winter. Bitter cold winds and freezing rain.
Tardis two has been performing impeccably so far this summer, following the accidental electrical repairs and the knock-on effect has been a far more relaxing time for Lynne and I, but what compensation can you put on relaxation loss? I'll let Trading Standards and MCC decide that.
We are heading towards Nottingham and the River Soar, but safely moored on a very wide expanse of the Trent at Cromwell lock for tonight.
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