Watt Knot Travels
No I haven't murdered Jon (yet), it was Christina Collins who met her death at Rugeley by the hands of the boatmen who were supposed to give her safe passage to London to meet her husband. It was 1839, & her lifeless body was discovered in the canal after the cabin boy onboard alerted authorities. Of the boatmen responsible, two were hanged & one was transported. Twice Christina reported her fears for her safety, but no-one helped. Reluctantly, she returned to the boat, as the stagecoach was full. A statue in her memory can be found at Stone at bridge 94.
We had a lovely Easter moored up in the countryside with new neighbours Mr & Mrs Duck & their 7 ducklings. They were delighted to come share breakfast with us each morning. Busy boating time with lots of hire boats out. The sun shone, shirts off, beer bellies on display as the parade of boats passed.
Rob & Caroline visited for a check up. The reason why is we are taking the boat to the Crick Boat Show this year to be exhibited. Watt
Karen Warren
44 chapters
15 Apr 2020
Week 40 - Murder on the Cut
Hopwas
No I haven't murdered Jon (yet), it was Christina Collins who met her death at Rugeley by the hands of the boatmen who were supposed to give her safe passage to London to meet her husband. It was 1839, & her lifeless body was discovered in the canal after the cabin boy onboard alerted authorities. Of the boatmen responsible, two were hanged & one was transported. Twice Christina reported her fears for her safety, but no-one helped. Reluctantly, she returned to the boat, as the stagecoach was full. A statue in her memory can be found at Stone at bridge 94.
We had a lovely Easter moored up in the countryside with new neighbours Mr & Mrs Duck & their 7 ducklings. They were delighted to come share breakfast with us each morning. Busy boating time with lots of hire boats out. The sun shone, shirts off, beer bellies on display as the parade of boats passed.
Rob & Caroline visited for a check up. The reason why is we are taking the boat to the Crick Boat Show this year to be exhibited. Watt
Knot is in good shape, she might just need a paint touch up (wasn't me), & minor adjustments. So, yes, this is our secret destination - Crick May 25-28.
Pubs
Woolpack
Total Lock Count
268
Visitors
Rob Howdle & Caroline Badger
Sights/Activities
Shugborough Estate (NT)
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Week 8 - Ready, Set, Go!
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Week 9 - Thar She Blows!
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Week 10 - SOS, Stuck in Lock 5
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Week 11 - Don't Look Down
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Week 12 - Blowin' in the Wind
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Week 13 - Abandoned Boat
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Week 14 - Dilemna
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Week 15 - A Night at the Museum
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Week 16 - Cow Whisperer
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Week 17 - In Lockdown
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Week 18 - Country Life
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Week 19 - We Made the News
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Week 20 - What a Star!
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Week 21 - Uninvited Guest
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Week 22 - Christmas Escape
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Week 23 - Otter Delight
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Week 24 - London Calling
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Week 25 - Mission Possible
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Week 26 - Cool Birthday
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Week 27 - That White Stuff
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Week 28 - Frozen
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Week 29 - DRS ABCD
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Week 30 - How did we get here?
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Week 31 - Captains Mate
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Week 32- We Have a Secret!
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Week 33 - Escape from Stalag 13
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Week 34 - Plans Scuttled
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Week 35 - About Face
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Week 36 - Picking Up Strangers
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Week 37 - Peak View
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Week 38 - Farewell to the Mac
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Week 39 - Pottering Around
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Week 40 - Murder on the Cut
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Week 41 - Screws Loose
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Week 42 - Sent to Coventry
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Week 43 - Mammoth Monday
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Week 44 - Crick Part 1 My Favourite Numpty
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Week 45 - Crick Part 2 Living the Dream with Ortomarine
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Week 46 - Stuck on You
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Week 47 - Stairway to Heaven
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Week 48 - Tudor Times
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Week 49 - The Avon Express
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Week 50 - I'm a Tradie
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Epilogue
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