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It’s all go!!!!!

Posted on 20/11/2018 by Geoff

Sunday and again an early start heading back to Magic Kingdom.   It is so big and there were so many people the other day that we only covered about 20% of the park so today we gave it our … Continue reading →

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More theme parks

Posted on 17/11/2018 by Geoff

Tuesday and today we’re off to the Magic Kingdom, our aim was to leave the house by 0800hrs, bearing in mind we are all awake very early, still we were out by 0830hrs, under the circumstances not too bad.   … Continue reading →

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Orlando, here we come

Posted on 15/11/2018 by Geoff

Thursday 8th of November and we’re off again.  We start by flying to Gatwick then hiring a car before heading on to Jane’s; it’s Dave’s birthday so are ready to babysit. Arrived at Pascals Paddocks ok, but not needed for … Continue reading →

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Stonehill Wharf, Weedon

Posted on 24/09/2018 by Geoff

Thursday 20th September; 152 days, 918 miles, and 672 locks since we bought Meg A Star, we have now decided to sell her.  We’ve had a really enjoyable time, a little disappointed several canals were closed caused by the brilliant … Continue reading →

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Market Harborough

Posted on 16/09/2018 by Geoff

We left Foxton Locks junction Tuesday morning and headed to Market Harborough, 5 miles away; no locks but one swing bridge which we were told was rather heavy to swing. We came up behind another boat who fortunately had already … Continue reading →

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Foxton Locks

Posted on 11/09/2018 by Geoff

After wandering about the Foxton Lock Junction where the Grand Union (Leicester Section of the Leicestershire and Northampton Canal) joins the Grand Union (Leicester Section of the Market Harborough Branch) and the Grand Union (Leicester Section of the old Grand … Continue reading →

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