Bardney Locks

As recommended by Derek the Butcher man!

When Marge was at "Wilkinsons Butcher" in Cherry getting Phil's Sausages and Chops, Derek the Butcher man told Marge about "Bardney Lock",
he said it was a great place to visit. Bab's knows how good Derek's Shop is, Phil told me that he only sell's meat that it suitable for Vagitarians so I could eat it.
We were sure Derek would be right about Bardney so we decided to have a look. It was pretty cold but I was not bothered as I had my new hat and "Hoody" top to keep me warm.
I was so hot in fact I had to get Phil to open the glass in the car so I could cool down!

On the way, whilst Phil was having a doze, Marge said I could have a quick go at driving the car.
She said it was OK because we were not on a Motorway and Lincolnshire does not have many Policing men anyway! Click on the link to see how I got on!

Babs at the wheel

Marge used the pedals but I steered us along, It was Bloomin hard work but I managed to keep us on the track, and Phil never woke up!

It was a tiny little road and Marge had to use all her drivin skills to get us there safely.
I did notice that she had her eyes closed when we crossed this little bridge over a river, Phil did let out a scream when he woke up half way over!
Bab's was cool about it though!

We all held our breath when Marge aimed the car towards this small tunnel!
Best I keep my head in though!

We made it to the Locks, While Marge was doing her 3 point parking I used my Chalk on the sign to make it look better!
Phil got cross and said just because I wore a Hoodie top I did not have to act like one of the people at his work!
I didn't think Mel or Steve were tall enough to reach the sign so he must mean Mouse.
I did not think Mouse would want to write my name on a sign at Bardney Locks though!,
Phil made me wipe it off!

Bab's liked this car and could imagine it was lots of fun to drive. Marge says it was a real "Off Roader" not like the silly 4x4s that you see on the school runs!
I have no idea what she meant by that but she asked me to say it!
Phil says most off roaders are driven by "Rick Heads", Bab's thinks He must be a busy bloke!

I liked the tyres on this car though, I wonder if Phil would fit some to our Peegoat!

This was the bridge over the Lock, Phil said I had to stay close to him in case I fell in.
Marge eventually managed to park the car and caught up with us!

Look at this, 2 Locks together. Marge says if you are driving a boat you open one door and the water flows "In or Out".
Then plonk your boat in the middle and open the other door and the water flows "Out or In".
I would not like to drive a boat through a Lock, it sounds very complictated to me!

This "Seeing Saw" did not work very well, I just sat there and nothing happened, Phil said it may be "Locked", Marge thought it was funny but I didn't!
Behind me you can see a "Swing Bridge", I must have a go on that!

Actually it didn't swing either, Marge say's its probably because of how much paint the silly painters have put on the Chains!
Phil says they have similar problems at his work, perhaps all painters are stupid!

Ohh, I think they have made a mistake on this sign, "Dog's" are no problem, It's "Cat's" and their owners who don't use their Leads and "Pooper Scoopers" who are the problem!
Phil say's they all look like their owners as well!

The Paff was all flooded and you needed very long Wellies to get to the edge, I said I could crawl along the Fence.
Marge told me to Get down as she was not going to dive in to get me out!

These "Poles" were there so you could climb down the Steps into the Water, Phil said he had no idea why anyone would want to climb into the water when you could just Jump in!
Marge says that the steps are to climb into boats in case the water is low! She is so clever that Marge!

That boat looks familiar, I wonder if its Randalf's?
Its just as long and looks the same colour.

Phil said we better be off!
Perhaps Randalf is using his "Full sized Cinema".

The water by the lock looked pretty Mucky Bab's would not like to fall in there, especially as Marge said she "wouldn't" Swim!

Check out this "Movie" of me throwing a large Stick into the water, It was very heavy but I did well to get it so far.

Phil told me not to get too close to this tree as it was a "Sticky Tree", I told him not to be silly, there is no such fing!

OK, OK don't Larf, Phil was right it is a Sticky Tree.
Marge helped pull the "Stuck buds" orf, it really hurt too!

Looook at the size of that Birdie!
Marge says its a Swan, Phil said keep away as they can break your arm!
He is such a wuss that Phil, its only a Birdy they can't hurt anyone!

I thought I heard one of the birdie Swans shouting to me through a tunnel which came out in a hole where I was.

It was quite a long message, I found it hard to understand but the last few words sounded like "Glug, Glug".

This was a great tree to climb, Phil was worried that it was over the river and if I fell in Marge would send him in to get me out.
No wonder he grabbed me before I got too high.

Marge read this out for me, I was pleased that its only Stones that you are not allowed to throw in, Otherwise Phil would have to wade in to get my Stick!

It didn't say that you were not allowed to climb the "Number Pole".

From the top of the "Number Pole", I managed to climb onto the bridge and hide from Marge.
She was ready to go, Her Wellies were hurting her feet and she had sent Phil to get the car.

She looked quite cross when she finally found me but I think she was only having a larf.
I hope she was having a larf!

Before I got down, I spotted this "Shoe", I wonder if its off a "Mordered Person" from one of the "Rebus" books.
Phil said its probably some "Roman Soldiers" boot. Marge told him not to be daft its more likely to be some twit from Metheringham!

I was quite sad to leave the "Locks", they were great fun but we had to get to the "Co Rop" before it shutted.
Phil must have run out of beer!

I saw lots of my Cozins in the fields, Marge asked me if I wanted to stay with them?

No chance, I don't want to live in a field and have a Dip every month.
Drive on Phil!

As we were leaving Bardney we had a "Fly Past" by Mr Owl!
He was hunting his dinner but managed to take the time to say hello.
I asked Marge if we had enough tea at home for him but she said she did not have any Mouses in the freezer!

He told me not to worry as there was plenty of dinner in the Fields, He was very interested in my hat but he said the mices would see him coming so he did not want it.

He followed us for miles until we got near "Fiskerington", He shouted something about "Married Cozins" and said cheerio.
I am looking forward to seeing mr Owl again soon.