Decided to give Nick & Amber some more locks to do today as we only had 3 yesterday. This time up to Stoke Prior and back to DS Marina. Had an early start with the prospect of 17 locks ahead, weather was reasonable and good progress made. Past some ducklings that must have hatched in the week since Jen was here, she would have loved them. Mrs Swan is still on her nest with Mr Swan being very protective. Lots of fishermen, some willing to pass the time of day, some seeing us as rather a nuisance (didn't have the heart to tell them we were turning round and coming back shortly!) Splendid fry up brunch at 12.00 noon weather still holding off. The afternoon however had some hi-jinks in store. It's all very well having waterproofs but there was no time to get them on. Incredible fork lightening in the distance, wind, hail, thunder -we had the lot - it was all hands on deck, we all got soaked, but still managed to smile through it. Hope we haven't put Amber off for life!!
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