We left the tranquility of the Chesterfield Canal yesterday (Tuesday) through West Stockwith Lock, much easier leaving than the arrival.  It was a lovely sunny day, but a bit windy on the Trent which caused some waves and a bit of a rough passage.  

This huge railway bridge lifts to allow large boats through. We fitted underneath though.

Arrived safely at Keadby Lock and Graham managed to get into it without incident (other than briefly getting caught on a sand bar).  A lovely couple called Bob and Pam on nb Jam Pudd took a video of us getting into the lock.  I had a slight panic when the lock gates opened as there was a huge swing bridge just outside.  I thought I should have done something, but the lock-keeper does it allJ

Moored up overnight at Keadby opposite a boat called Spider T (picture below), which is a Humber Sloop.  She is a very large barge with rigging and sail.  http://www.spidert.co.uk/index.htm

We had some visitors at the mooring, Tiller Girl and her partner, who Graham knows through a forum he belongs to.  Had a very pleasant evening talking to them and nearly forgot to eat dinner, they told us that Spider T will be part of the Queen’s Jubilee flotilla

We set of from Keadby this morning heading towards the railway line which passes over the canal on a movable bridge.  Apparently the railway bod opens it all up.  This is all new to us but sure enough as we approached the bridge slid open and we passed through. 

We stopped at Thorne to get some shopping, Thorne is a great place with a busy little town centre and a Sainsburys for the shopping.  We decided after some discussion, and a chat with the guy moored behind us, that we would stay here overnight.  Another really hot day and I am watching a group of lads further up the canal diving and swimming, the water is deep here.  We passed through several different swing and lift bridges, mostly all mechanised, but all operated differently.  Slightly confusing at times but all adds interest.