Getting to the pump out point, the more pressing task, involved going forwards to the next winding hole, back through the lift bridge, on to another turning point, turning , pump out, then back through the bridge again and then go towards the Bridgewater canal. The weather was a bit squally but we saw the yellow flash of a lovely wagtail and the bridge openings were quicker and less eventful, for which I was glad. And without giving any details, the pump out went quickly and smoothly too. Exciting new experience for the day: trying out a toilet product we found be in the boat, to go in the tank. It has a clever measuring system and valve in the neck of the bottle, quite the talking point between Shane and Roland. I was strangely pleased to have the chance to try out “operating” the mechanism!