A birds eye view

So this was our chimney on our bungalow the beginning of this year. It was very evident that some damage had been sustained during the high winds last year. In fact the chimney pot was so loose it was easily picked up a chap erecting the scaffold and he placed it on the boards for safety's sake. It's a wonder the thing hadn't fallen down on its own! It had to be sorted and sooner rather then later so enter ECP&DA who came to the rescue.

 It was Mick Gold doing the main work with Ian helping and doing his bit while Micks wife Carol set to mixing the cement and keeping the men supplied with coffee.  All that was left for Ian to do was reinstall the aerial. It got a bit bent during the work so Ian brought it back to the workshop for some TLC. While Ian was up on the scaffold platform I asked if I was possible that I might come up as well. Not used to climbing ladders I was a bit apprehensive but it was well worth the effort to see the surrounding area from a birds perspective.

C&RT were in the process of removing the scaffolding below and it was a great opportunity for me to grab a photo. The work repairing the lock walls had finished ahead of schedule, and water once more flowed into the lock.

View from the top

In the distance is part of Toton freight yard.  A planned station is to be built for HS2 so I suppose noise levels may be reduced but it really is very close to our bungalow!

Erewash canal to the right and Derby canal arm to the left.

 Back on firm ground I walked round the back of the cottage to see how the clean up was coming along. It sure is a mess round the back. Hope it all gets cleared and tidied and left as they found it!.

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