First stop was 3 minutes away for water. I spotted a pump out sign and sure enough there was a CRT box and hose, so knowing I had a card I pulled out the hose and set it all up. The card was empty! There is supposed to be an indent on the card to show how much has been used. Shame. Just had to put it all back again. We still need a pumpout because although the full sign has not illuminated, it will soon and up on the BCN there appear to be very few places offering such a service. Leaving Wheaton Aston Lock we spied an on-coming boat, so left the
top gate open and held back to allow it through a bridgehole. I had to smile as the crew jumped off at the bridge, perfectly sensible in most circumstances, but a waste of effort when they could have just stepped off in the lock. We sometimes see boats mooring up first to let crew off, in similar situations.
The next possibility for the pumpout was Napton Boats at Autherley Junction and wanting an early start up the 21 to Wolverhamption we had better get it done today. It cost £20, exorbitant but a really good quality job - lots of washout, not like the early cut off of the old BW machines. So turning the corner we are moored here. Dredging is in progress on the downhill S&W by the road bridge, not that it effects us, but boats have to wait a while. Needing minor provisions a bit of googling found a Morrisons Supermarket about 10 mins walk away. Always good to know these things. Diet day today, so the last of the pork pies bought at Adderley with salad. Oh! And a lot of wine to finish up.
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