We were making good, if rather slow progress, against a strong flow of water, especially on the approach to locks, never expecting to see an ominous red warning board at our selected overnight mooring. It was a Strong Stream Advice , which basically means it is dangerous to navigate any further!
After many phone calls, the number on the board being the wrong one, Sid eventually managed to speak to a human being who strongly advised us to stay put and who couldn't say how long we might be here, obviously, because it all depended on how much more rain fell!
Having not seen this possibility and planning to get to Wellingborough, where we could fill with water, get rid of rubbish and empty our Elsan tanks, we were caught out completely.
Never mind, not much we can do but make the best of it. Water rations and bucket and chuck it (back to our early sailing days) will see us through, we hope.
Fortunately, there is a new Aldi store a short walk away so we have been able to stock up on provisions and bottled water.
We are warm and cosy and on a safe mooring, not in any hurry and in good humour, at the moment!
Overflowing lock
Lock landing stage under water
Fast flowing rising water
Looking across to Irthlingborough
Good to hear you have provisions and are safe and cosy. Hope you get on the move soon though. And that the sun comes out for a change. Xx
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