We left early to hit Hillmorton before traffic buildup. A following boat crew member offered to close exit gates for me, Pat being ahead, so in return I prepared the alternate lock for them. After the long run into Braunston we attempted to fill the water tank at the sanitary station by Midland Chandlers, but the flow was so slow, that we enviseaged a two hour wait. So after buying some brassware set off for the locks expecting delays, but no. Titan joined us for the second lock on - a 55' tug style just purchased half an hour previously. Lunch in the shade at the top then the cool of the tunnel. My intention was to continue on at Buckby, but Pat had had enough of the heat so we stayed. Welcome beers in the New Inn and bed almost under the stars with all the hatches open.
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