Saturday

Delayed start from Shireoaks due to another boat setting off just before us. Further delays due to the new restrictors on the bottom gate paddles of all three locks at Shireoaks. Arrived in Worksop by 1pm and went for lunch in the Mallard. One of the two beers had been changed since last night so we had that. Only pint though, so that we would be away by 2pm.

Shortly after leaving Kilton lock we picked up a piece of carpet round the prop. I had a go with a Stanley knife until I managed to cut myself, into a vein in my arm. Having sorted that out, Ian had a go and managed to get the rest off, but he cut himself too.

Made good progress to West Retford and even crossed two boats coming the other way. One of them was the guy who followed me to West Stockwith last year hoping to buy Jacob. He asked again if I was selling.

Moored in our usual spot in West Retford and went to the new Wetherspoons, The Dominie Cross, to eat. Then on to the Brick and Tile to get away from the noise in Wetherspoons.