Today was our last full day on the Chesterfield Canal.  We moved from our mooring early(ish) this morning heading for West Stockwith Basin.  Graham walked the dogs this morning and left me in charge of the boat (haha) probably not the wisest move.  All ok though no disasters.  A lesser known rule of canals is that you always meet another boat approaching a bridge where usually only one boat can pass.  We have been on this canal for 12 days now and have seen very few boats, however this morning, when I am left in charge I met a boat in a bridge hole.  Managed to pass without incident or disgracing myself though.  I also saw two canoeists, who remarked that a dog ahead (Jake) had said ‘good morning’ to them.  Anyone that knows Jake will know what he meant (haha).

We moored up this afternoon in almost exactly the same spot that we started from and went to speak to the lock keeper about going through he lock tomorrow and back onto the Trent.  No lock keeper on duty though so will have to have that discussion tomorrow.

A boat called ‘Tell Me Tomorrow’ has now moored in front of us, this is only worthy of note as it is the same boat that we moored behind at Torksey Lock.  Small world when you live on a boat.  Had homemade burgers and chips for dinner with salad and now completely stuffed.

The Chesterfield Canal is lovely, very picturesque and peaceful, with very few boats moving.  A shame really as it is beautiful.  Although there are a lot of locks to reach the end they are relatively easy to work and it is well worth the effort to get to the top.  We have had a great time here and were even introduced to a whole new dining experience by an old friend that we met up with during the trip.  Also saw our first goslings and cygnets of the trip.  Very few ducklings yet though.  Back on the tidal Trent tomorrow, heading for Keadby and ultimately York.