We are told it is “The Stairway to Heaven”
21 locks on the Grand Union
Really helpful if you have a crew of seven
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Category: Canals
As Good as a Pantomime
Slowly moving, ducks for company
Nature blooming along the banks
As birds in trees sing a symphony
Life is good on the water, so we … Read the rest
Stockton Top
September Sun invites you out
Maybe a trip to Stockton Top
Then by the canal a walkabout
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Heavenly
One after another the narrow boats
Enter the Stonebridge Lock
Families enjoying being afloat
But they need to stop by seven o’clock
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Roads of Blue
Roads of blue
Meander through green trees
So glad I am with you
And a chance to be at ease
Four miles an hour
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Speed is Not Cool
The canal is calling
Time to get onboard
And start crawling
Once the food is stored
A time to enjoy nature
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Skipper Michele
The chicane on the water
Rapidly approaching
Watch out for the otter
Does our skipper need coaching?
Steer left, steer right
Mind the barge
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Orla
Slow, so slow, four miles an hour
Ducks and swans say hi
Raining, we get a shower
Birds watching from the sky
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Dayboats
Come for a trip
A day on the canal
The price, a snip
You and a pal
But two in a tight seat
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Lisa’s Hairbrush
The lovely Lisa lost her hairbrush
Boat was searched from stem to stern
Sometimes even in a rush
While among the crew deep concern
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