Back down the last of the Soar and a quick left turn to Sawley Marina to replace the windlass and top op fuel and water then an about turn down the Trent and through Nottingham. All went smoothly until we arrived at Beeston Lock. Spot has developed the habit of jumping off the boat with Jan as soon as we reach a lock, in fact we have on several occasions pulled over to let spot jump off and follow us down the tow path. This was all fine until she tried to jump off at Beeston lock (three feet higher than the deck) and did not quite judge it right. Big splash, dog in water, engine in neutral, now dog is swimming between boat and bank, but she finally turned and swan around the back of the boat so I could grab her by the scruff and hall her out. Managed to close the boat doors to stop her running through the boat shaking, so all was well accept for her dignity. Yet another lesson learnt, this one by Spot.
Finally moored in Nottingham by Castle Marina. Had a meal at The Riverside Bar, which used to be the Baltimore Dinner. Cheep and cheerful meal that went down a treat as I could have eaten a scabby donkey between two mattresses. Jan was a little concerned about mooring in the middle of Nottingham but all was fine.
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