The trip from Barlaston into Stone of 4 miles and 7 locks is one we have made many times and is pleasant and usually fairly quick and easy. This time although it was still a pleasant journey we were delayed by other boats particularly on the outskirts of Stone where we were third in the queue when we arrived at each of the three locks.
At the last lock we were delayed further when a boat coming in the opposite direction broke down in the lock. The owner looked at the engine and found that it was no longer connected to the prop - somewhat disconcerting! So she and her crew member had to pull the boat out by hand to the adjacent boatyard.
We reached Stone, one of our favourite canal towns, at lunchtime and were lucky to moor at the last available spot as it is popular with many other boaters. This evening we will be going out for a meal with friends.
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