Possession is 9/10ths of the helm
Posted by contentedsouls on 21/12/2014
We’re dropping down the last 12 locks into Ligny-en-Barrois tomorrow, our destination for Christmas. 3 more of the, supposedly, automatic locks and I’m just praying not to have to speak to Bar le Duc control – 3 locks, it’s not a lot to ask that they could set automatically, is it? The nice man there has become so familiar to me I feel that I should swap the ‘vous’ for ‘tu’ when I address him!
After that we’re back on the remote control unit and can set our own locks. Whoever has possession of that RCU has the helm and, at the moment, Graham is quietly confident that the helm is his as he, generally, gets up first. I, however, go to bed last and will be slipping that RCU under my pillow!
A domestic day today really, followed by dog walking and a slap up lunch – turkey with brandy, morels and farcie followed by pancakes. Is it Christmas?
I checked out the River l’Ornain today, I’ve been desperate to kayak this ever since we encountered it (it’s perfectly feasible to take the kayak out in the winter without wet or dry suits). It’s not feasible now – not at my age anyway! A tad too lively.
So, when we reach Ligny tomorrow (hopefully), we should be able to settle down for 5/6 days; do a bit of shopping, eat out and swap towpath clothes for City gear.
contentedsouls 
Carol and George said
have a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year! xx
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contentedsouls said
Thank you and a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you two too xxx
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kwade said
We liked Ligney. We stayed there a few days. This is where the strange house is with the garage with many oddities in. I think also there is a small / private aircraft museum.
http://wbavalon.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/treveray-to-ligney-en-barrois.html
Kev
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contentedsouls said
Kev I remember you saying about this man and his garage, we haven’t been accosted yet! Seems a nice little town.
Looking forward to seeing you soon x
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Harry (Debbie) and Malcolm said
If you fancy a trip out to cambrai at anytime we are here on our narrowboat malcarry
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contentedsouls said
Hi there, we’ll probably be up your way around March/April to do our blacking – plans and boats! Have you been out here long? Are you moving over winter? Lots and lots of questions …….
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MalcolmandDebbie said
Hi we are not moving till marchish so we may see you. We have been here since October and enjoying it all even the two dogs floyd and Henrietta who are irish terriers. Are you intending to stay here permanently as we are. Speak soon if you fancy stalling us the number is 07849472774
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