Day 35 – Kings Bromley to Alvecote
Did get a full day in. Pretty much.
Had to stop at Streethay Marina in Lichfield. Also empty some rubbish in Tamworth.
Otherwise, it was a straight day. 9am to 6pm.
Fradley locks volunteers
Even though there were volunteers, he decided to let me go through the top lock on my own. Just sort of watched, set the next lock and opened the next gate down. Left me to do the paddles and gates. Just watched and ate his butties.
Nice.
After I got down, he made his excuses about not wanting to move because his gear was at that lock. I looked around. I didn’t see any gear. Besides, a CRT would never be stupid enough to leave anything anywhere where the public can get it. It was pretty clear he just couldn’t be arsed.
What’s the point in working as a CRT volunteer if you’re just going to watch the boaters and sit there and eat?
If you want evidence, he’s on the timelapse video at the end of the story.
You can see him open the paddle and just walk off.