The footbridge control panel

 

Julie & Ian operate Thorne Lock (Castaway in the lock)

 

Julie operates Thorne Lock Swing Bridge (while Ian looks on in amazement)

 

Julie & Ian return to boat after operating Thorne Lock & Swing Bridge

Finally reaching the 'Watering Hole'  (unfortunately now closed !!! - 18/08/08)

Ian at home with his other pastime

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Ian & Julies pictures below

Julie at the tiller

 

Julie at the tiller  (the ducks are following - so she didn't run over them !)

 

Ian still taking the strain !

 

Ian still taking the strain I think the boat is winning the battle ! (Mel)

 

A lesson in knot tying   (or NOT tying - it still failed to hold - (Mel)

 

Ian opening Thorne footbridge

 

Julie keeps a watchful eye on Ian - currently 'at the tiller' - Thorne lock ahead

 

Mel thinks the BMW will have to go - to be replaced with a Reliant Robin and a boat !!

 

Mel thinks the BMW will have to go - to be replaced with a Reliant Robin and a boat !!
(the car will fit on the deck of a decent sized wide beam boat)