That's better peeps 60 boats today.Lady on Willow Wren boat, only going 45 mins, asked if big house by lock was hotel. Why I asked, cos I've had enough. Talked thru the lock and off she went a lot happier. It's nice to make a difference. 😇😇🤡

Yesterday a lovely local lady called Liz donated a selection of rope side fenders and fender clips (white plastic), for us to sell, that had all been made by her husband and son. She asked that monies raised be put to our Macmillan coffee morning appeal. (August 16) pic later

46 boats today peeps at Hillmorton. Very close weather, almost touching. Fenders and fender hooks donated by Liz for our Macmillan fund. Some scroat has nicked a least 4 of the fenders. I am fuming. See you tomorrow peeps. 😡😡🤬🤬

Sorry peeps here are the pictures. The good news is the bolt is still there. (If you know you'll know)

46 boats thru Hillmorton today all lovely people which is a good job as it was quite hot and not in the mood for confro (oops sorry) consultation. Keep boating peeps, see you next week. 😌😆😁

Sorry peeps, I've just been (cash), er (catsrd) er Bollo**** by the Boss, thats Taryn, there were 54 boats yesterday. I hope she don't bring her big stick next week. 😦☹️😬

Why is the majority of what I am seeing on Twitter (or X) trying to sell me something . Where are all my old tweeters. 😬🤨

Only 42 boats at Hillmorton. I assume you are all waiting for our Macmillan coffee (and cake) day on August 16th. Just love to see you all then. 😄😁😆

55 thats 55 boats at Hillmorton, one lady trying to swim up the lock (unintentional) and everybody behaved themselves. Good to see, after bit of a health issue, bobfrost (nbLittleGem) (nblittle gem) back out on the cut. More power to your tiller. Don't forget 16/Aug our Macmillan day. 🤡😜🤪

51 boats at Hillmorton today, how can I say, some with more boating experience than others. Don't forget tomorrow 16th is our macmillan extravaganza. Come along and treat yourself to coffee (or tea) and cake. Thank you in advance. 😀🙂😄

No smart a*** remarks today just a BIG THANKYOU to the 66 boats and lot's of walkers and locals who came to support our Macmillan (all day) coffee morning. Will let you know how much we have helped to raise in the next few days. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.😃😃😂😂

Just a few snaps from yesterdays Macmillan . Thanks to all the lockie team and Jeanette for all their help.

Well here it is peeps as promised the total for our Macmillan coffee day is a superb £870. Thanks to all our supporters. This brings our total since starting Macmillan to £4543.😜🤩😂

55 boats today at Hillmorton with me and the boss Taryn.Strangest sight. Me stood by lock 2 with bottom gates open, lady boatertried to get into lock 3. My advice "always go for the one with the gates open". See you next week peeps. 🤡😝😂😜

49 boats today at Hillmorton assisted by me and Jane. Other members of workparty made a start on preparing the ground for a memorial area, but what will it be?. 😉😵😲

60 boats today peeps. 1 boat came down lock said "we r turning round coming back. Y , He wants some lock practice, so left gates open. After 1/2 hour I thought it's turning practice he need's. Gotta have a chuckle. See you next week peeps. (the bolt's still there).😂😜😝

Another of our female trainees has just successfully passed her Lock Keeper assessment, joining our great team of volunteers here at Sawley. If you have dreamed of becoming a lock keeper or #volunteerbywater in any way you can find vacancies here: tinyurl.com/3um3b2mn

Blustery Hillmorton saw only 30 boats today. Lovely American group from Idaho very thankful for our assistance and left by saying, "YOU'VE MADE OUR DAY". Makes you feel all warm do'nit. See you tomorrow peeps . 😇😁😄