A day out on the 'Shroppie', the Shropshire Union Canal, to give it its full and grand name!
Sue & I went to meet up with her sisters Angie and Barbara, and their Husbands, Bill and Malcolm. We try to meet up at least twice a year, sometimes slipping an extra one in, usually this time of the year, and ALWAYS at Christmas, so the 'girls' can have their own Christmas party while us lads look on.
As some of the legs today aren't as good as they once were, a flat walk was called for. I don't mind doing a canal, as I quite like them. We all met up at this pub, the Shroppie Fly, and had a quick 'stirrup cup' before setting off on our eight mile walk.
(Note the sky, see the sheets of rain??)
After seeing that boat, the sky blackened, and we could see sheets of rain heading our way. Incredibly, we reached a bridge (number 80) just in time as the heavens opened and a deluge fell for about 45 minutes, during which time we decided to eat our sandwiches under the bridge, so we didn't even get a spot on ourselves.
I'd like to say what GREAT planning, but it was just dead lucky!
This pretty moth took shelter alongside us while we ate.
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After the rains - the gang of six take time for a group shot.
The rain storm left some superb cloud formations in its wake.
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As we pressed on through the countryside and small hamlets, we came across this charmingly restored mill. It now makes for a beautiful residence.
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