Thursday 23 June 2011

Sign of the (old) times at Welford Lock


The notice reads: "IMPORTANT On this paddle use only the new-style windlasses with small tapering hole". Haven't windlasses always had a small tapering socket? Or is this spindle smaller (more spindly? Spindlier?) than most?

2 comments:

Ian and Karen said...

Hi Halfie,
I was puzzled by that too when we came that way a few months ago.
Thanks for your picture puzzles, they made us smile as we often played that game with Ian's Dad as we travel around. Sadly Dad passed away last week, so shall look out for more of your teasers in his memory.
Thanks for your blog, have been following for a while.
Ian and Karen, narrowboat Tacet

Halfie said...

Ian and Karen, I'm sorry to hear about Ian's dad. I'm glad you enjoy the blog - thanks for leaving the comment.