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The last Day

  • Posted on October 28, 2021November 30, 2021
  • by George Ruddock

Today is the last dayTomorrow terra firmaSadly, the morning is greyBut we won’t even murmur Our last locks of twenty twenty-oneWaiting our skillsTomorrow we will be goneAway from the water, back to the hills But…

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Canals

Early Morning

  • Posted on October 27, 2021November 30, 2021
  • by George Ruddock

As dawn rises over the canalBoats and birds awakeThe start of a new day lifts our moraleAs a week on the water is a great break People and birds’ chatterAs routines startCould it really get…

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Canals

Breakfast on a Narrow Boat

  • Posted on October 26, 2021November 30, 2021
  • by George Ruddock

A breakfast on a narrow boatIs a feast of plentyI really don’t want to gloatBut you ever leave the table feeling empty Sausages, eggs, mushrooms and beansCoffee, tea, marmalade and toastIndeed, a feast fit for…

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Canals

Murder Most Foul

  • Posted on October 26, 2021November 30, 2021
  • by George Ruddock

Today in 1898 is infamousA murder most foulIn Bugsworth BasinAn act that made residents howl On board her boatThe sweet Hannah diedAt the hand of husband JohnBut caught that day and put inside Sentenced to…

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Canals

Names

  • Posted on October 25, 2021November 30, 2021
  • by George Ruddock

Slowly passing moored boatsAll look so sad and coldAppearing to be huddled closeAnd feeling very old But some have names to delightCleo, Mischief, Hot Metal, Over the HillWe even saw one called Good-NightAnd the best…

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Canals

Sunday

  • Posted on October 24, 2021November 30, 2021
  • by George Ruddock

Today is SundayAnd the canal is as quietAs a church pew on a Monday A sunrise waited usAs we exit our bedsSo beautiful we had to make a fuss Sausages and potato cakesSizzle in the…

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Canals

Hardcastle Tunnel

  • Posted on October 23, 2021November 30, 2021
  • by George Ruddock
Hardcastle Tunnel

Today was like no other dayMollie took us on a magical tourA trip to take your breath awayAnd left you wanting more Mollie took us on the Trent and Mersey CanalThe wonders of nature all…

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Canals

The Stairway to Heaven

  • Posted on September 21, 2021February 4, 2022
  • by George Ruddock

We are told it is “The Stairway to Heaven”21 locks on the Grand UnionReally helpful if you have a crew of sevenAnd certainly, no place for a reunion Open one, close anotherHow do you keep…

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Canals

As Good as a Pantomime

  • Posted on September 6, 2021December 5, 2021
  • by George Ruddock
As Good as a Pantomime

Slowly moving, ducks for companyNature blooming along the banksAs birds in trees sing a symphonyLife is good on the water, so we give thanks Away from ZOOM and FaceTimeFour miles an hour is fastBut on…

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Canals

Stockton Top

  • Posted on September 5, 2021December 2, 2021
  • by George Ruddock

September Sun invites you outMaybe a trip to Stockton TopThen by the canal a walkaboutBut find a pub for a quick stop On the towpath narrow boats tied alongsideAs others are slowing cruisingBut everyone on…

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