On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 8:11 PM, Peter Stockdale <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have the dubious benefit of having navigated the Avon in flood > conditions. > > "Dont bother with the lock, boys" (D.H. -- 197X)
I understand that as recently as the 60's barge masters used to go over the wiers on the Trent when in flood. I can easily see why when there was only a couple of foot at Cromwell, and not much more at other locks when we passed through. Cheers, Mike -- Michael Askin http://shoestring_DOT_zapto_DOT_org/
