An awful lot of people on that balance beam at Napton Adkins lock! Our quick trip up and back down the flight came to a sudden pause when we came upon a paddle on the bottom gates that wouldn't fully close. That meant the lock wouldn't completely fill, so the top gate wouldn't open. After trying various things the first couple of boat crews to arrive gave up and phoned BW to come fix it. However, as more time passed, more people arrived and there were sufficient to push the gate open without the water being completely level. Most of those helped through moored up and came back to assist the next boats through so that there were enough on the gates to force them open. Just as the last of the queue was dealt with, the BW guys arrived and were able to get the paddle down and mark it with hazard tape so that people didn't try to reopen it. I wish I knew how - I suppose all of the bits of hazard tape around the network have a little drama like this behind them.
Oh, and the Folly Inn is open again, having had a bit of a makeover, and seems to be doing well. Quite a good looking menu, and the fish we had was fresh and well cooked. Also a choice of beers on hand pump, and dogs welcome - what more could you ask?
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