How close!

No sooner had we set off than the rain started. Typical so we did no more than travel about 300 yards and moor up again. 90 minutes later we tried again and this time it stayed dry. Got to Tyrley locks and unlucky again as a boat was going up in front. No paddles lifted this time for us but on the third lock a boat coming down. It was at this lock that strange happenings were occurring. One man with head buried in the hedge, one large piece of wood and a plastic container. Hmmmm....what was he up to? Trying to get to the Damsons right on top of the tree, that's what.

The woodeves cutting seemed even more oppressive than normal. Without the sun to lighten the gloom we wanted to get through as soon as possible and what we didn't want was to meet any boats. But two came past, one with a pram top up. With this cutting being so overgrown and narrow you would think the last thing to have up was a pram top. Lucky for him we met at a wider bit. Further along and the top would have been well into the trees.

 Following us was a day boat and behind him was a Norbury hire boat. Gosh, they were travelling fast. Managed to catch on camera the day boat suddenly veering off to one side, right in front of the hire boat. Oh, how I wished I got the outcome!

Day boat veering off

Hire boat evasive manoeuvres.

Before we reached that long length of moorings we were caught up by that Norbury hire boat. Obviously managed to pass the day boat and he must have been travelling at some speed to catch us up. With us doing the 2mph speed limit passing those boats, I'm almost sure we would have been called some pretty strong names. He stayed almost right on our stern until we cleared all those boats then he pulled over and moored!! Doh!!!

 Arrived at Norbury amongst chaos with the day boats returning. Didn't help that a boat was also trying to reverse through the bridge 'ole. We got moored in time before the rain came again and won't be moving until tomorrow.

Norbury moorings

And seen on route.

This Swan with Angel wing

Not sure what type of moth this is but it could be a Vapourer.

Got to go sometime!

Barn Owl at Norbury.