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Have a greenie back. Edited to add - gave myself a greenie by mistake. Pillock. Edited to add - and gave Mickeyduffs post a greenie too, double Pillock. Edited to add - and now I've run out of greenies, sorry Baz. Triple Pillock. I think I'll log off and go and lie down.

Froghall Tunnel in drought conditions SAM Red Wharf BCN

I don't think Mickeyduffs remarks really warranted reporting Wriggle as there seems still to be mixed feelings over the parking of Sorry's boat Zoe,although Mickeyduff does need to tone it down a bit and state his case a little more diplomatically and politely. As Carl has pointed out lets all put it on hold and see what happens.

Sorry seams to make it all right, maybe you should read your previous posts on this matter http://www.canalworl...ndpost&p=774186 http://www.canalworl...ndpost&p=774198 http://www.canalworl...ndpost&p=774258

Not comfortable lets see what happens if she is still there or moves to not cause an obstruction, I take my hat off to the member and members of the Forum who have brought it to everyone's attention as it doe's seam to be a problem with boats passing through that lock

And I am not comfortable with you writing as if the OP is not a member of the forum. There is something not right about that. 'Sorry' has had the courage to put her hands up and say "it is me". She has also stated her intention to put right her level of knowledge, to admit that she doesn't know as much as she should. I admire her honesty and her guts. I don't admire your soapbox posturing

Having read both article's on this Lady, she seams to be one of the many people coming on to the canal network through circumstances rather then choice who see it as a cheap place to live while still working in the area especially down on the Southern network who suddenly class themselves as "Boater's" which most people wouldn't mind if she was in a Marina or on an official mooring which could accommodate that size of boat, did she not research her new way of life before buying her boat and find out about moorings, size restrictions etc or was she carried away with living the dream and seeing a wow factor boat and lifestyle through rose coloured glasses? While reading the public article's about her being a teacher with a son, I doubt that she would be moving far from her place of work and as stated by other canal users in the area this seams to be the case, She says BW are aware of this due to personal circumstances, work/son in education?? but what is the difference between her being a CC'er and the case of Davis on the K&A and having to move out the area a certain distance? Will be interesting to see what happens in the next few weeks to see how far she moves, please keep us updated Alan.

When I viewed my cottage, I asked the owner when the chimney was last swept. Well he said "I bought the house in 1946 and never had it swept, but set fire to the chimney a couple time a year to clear the soot". When I bought the cottage he showed me 'the technique'. Stack the fire with dry logs (wood burner), open up the bottom vent to draw the fire, open the chimney vent fully open. Within 15 minutes the chimney was roaring like a blowlamp with a flame roaring out of the chimney pot like a jet engine. I opted for the chimney sweep when it was time to sweep. Has to be said, the cottage was built in 1845 and the walls are 2ft 6ins thick. Albert.

My personal view is we should have a representation of owners who are a mix of liveaboards on permanent moorings, CC'ers and weekenders - we all contribute to the coffers after all

This is a very good point and the reason I didn't post for a long while and am still hesitant to post for fear of getting ripped to bits. Posting photy's as my first post made it an easy way in and knowing one member a long time helped as well.

We had a similar experience whilst cruising along the Staffs & Worcs canal with our friends. Whenever we go cruising together, we always help single handers along the locks knowing how difficult it can be for them. On this occasion, while attending to the other boater, we'd opened the bottom paddles of the lock my wife was waiting to enter, in readiness for our return so that the lock would be set. Some of the crew of the boat behind ours (a man and his two teenage daughters), proceeded up to the lock and opened the gates to allow my wife to enter. Once safely in the lock, my wife thanked the chap but asked if he would discourage his girls from raising the paddles, as our 40 footer had a tendency to lurch back and forward in the chamber if the paddles were raised too quickly. Obviously in a hurry to progress, he ignored my wife's plea and allowed his offspring to rack up the paddles with great enthusiasm. As she'd previously experienced, the boat shot forward then back with the onsurge of water. Returning to the lock, my wife's expression was enough to explain what had transpired. Because we were going to be leading the way infront of this chap along the series of locks, I reminded him about the dangers of inconsiderate lock wheeling and again asked if the girls could refrain from doing it. The chap, who was probably in his forties, took the huff and bellowed that he and his family had been boating for years and they knew exactly what they were doing! Just then, his elderly father arrived from their boat enquiring as to what had unfolded. He took his arrogant son to one side and had a quiet word in his ear. From that point onwards, the girls would come along side the locks, await the signal from my wife then slowly raise the paddles. Their father on the other hand would skulk along with them, without uttering another word of his reputed wisdom. So yes, I agree with your sentiment about children being supervised at locks, even if they are forty years old!