viewing entry : Falkirk and beyond

30/08/2006 21:02 by Dan

Again the weather has been kind to us, i now feel suspicious and suspect it's up to something..We passed through Falkirk today along the tow path to where the Union canal meets the Forth and Clide at the Falkirk wheel. This is a massive structure that lifts boats up or down as there is a large difference in height between the canals. Previously a large number of locks were required. Strangely it wasn't working when we arrived -someone ask Les if he did the programming- but it was working when we left. Ta ta

comments

on 01/09/2006 at 09:45 Les says...
Mat's right, you are on my home territory now. And derrogitory comments about by programming skills aren't going to help you any...

on 31/08/2006 at 15:28 Speedy Mat says...
Did you see the Antonine wall? Its right next to the wheel.
Remember, your in Les's family's territory. It's jackson ville. So watch ya back.


Have you tried a deep fried mars bar yet!

on 31/08/2006 at 14:04 Chris & Olive Bland says...
We met you on the campsite at Yetholm. Good to see that you are still going well, hope the weather holds out.We have some friends coming down from Orkney this weekend. If you have time when you get up there they are definitely worth a trip over. Keep up the good work & best wishes to you both.

on 31/08/2006 at 13:17 Mum 1/2p says...
Have just come off the phone from the KAA. Had rung to check that they had received the cheques I had sent. Dan, I spoke to Karen Gambrell (nee Watson) who you worked with at NatWest. She thinks you are doing very well but when I said you were both getting a bit thin she said that she believes that you are being fed at every pub you pass or rather don't pass!!!

on 31/08/2006 at 12:04 Daddy says...
Did you meet any Junior Wheelies? I could be wrong but I'm sure they're who get helped by the donkeys.

Don't get paranoid but I'm Sorry!

on 31/08/2006 at 08:46 Dad says...
Hi to you both,
I have now got on line in France with broadband so the first thing I did was to check on your progress I must omit I was shocked that you had got so far.
The Falkirk wheel is a fantastic bit of engineering it was based on a similar one in France that was built at about 1890 not electric or computorised I might add!!!just water.Justin thanks for your letter which I have just got via louise it will be nice to see you maybe you could come with Todd & Brett and have a rest!
Best of luck to you both