Out again for the 4th time this year

We are out again, the weather is bright and the forecast good.  After packing clothes and food this morning we arrived at the boat at around 11am.  Then a trip round to Waitrose to to buy some groceries for the next few days.

Densie finally left her moorings at 1pm and we cruised down the Trent & Mersey through Woodend Lock and on to Fradley.  At Woodend there was a CRT notice saying that the top paddle was partially blocked but should be used.  As far as I could see, raising the paddle had no effect whatsoever, however the gate paddle soon filled the lock for us to enter.  Between Woodend and Fradley we were delighted to see a kingfisher, I think our first one this year.

Ready to leave Middle Lock at Fradley

At Fradley we descended Shadehouse, Middle and Junction Locks to arrive at the good Fradley moorings at 3pm where we moored for the night.  While I was typing this it started to rain heavily so a good job we werent tempted to get some more miles completed.