This is because it did not materialise until I had almost reached my planned mooring. I had ascended the last seven Atherstone locks by midday, stopped to take on water and empty the Elsan and then pressed on for another few miles. Up until then it was a mild and calm day. There is not much boat traffic today. I think a lot of boats are being tucked up at their moorings ready for winter. Talking of which it was getting dark at 6.30 last night! Just to lower the tone for a second, where I have moored there is lots of dog mess. It really annoys me that dog owners can be so selfish. I have to closely watch where I step each time I leave the boat. I imagine it is the detritus of a previously moored boat and that makes it all the worse. Hopefully the rain will disappear by the morning so I can be on my way. I'm only 3 or 4 cruising days from home and the end of my fabulous first "retirement" season.
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