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  1. I'd be interested to see a definition of "the problem that doesn't really exist". It sounds like a "Straw Man" which works only because it's undefined. CaRT's objectives are obvious, and don't need to be justified by a major problem: they want to be able to control the amount of time boats are allowed to moor at different places. Among other things they clearly want to: Stop any one boat occupying any towpath mooring longer than 14 days except by permission from CaRT Provide "visitor moorings" that may not be occupied by any one boat for more than a specified time that's less than 14 days Allow boats to moor in one place for longer than 14 days under appropriate circumstances (such as during the winter) There's no point in arguing that these are "bad objectives". They are clearly intended to ensure that moorings are shared fairly between all boaters. There are clearly places and time periods where demand for moorings exceeds supply, and a means to share the scare resource (mooring spots) is good for boaters as a group ... but less convenient for individuals who don't want to share. Naturally there's nothing wrong with interpreting the law in a way that doesn't support these objectives. It's certainly open to different interpretations, and the "official" meaning and scope can only be established in court. On the other hand all the claims that "there is no problem", and implications that CaRT is acting in bad faith make no sense. They're looking for ways to share access to a scarce resource by some other means than "first in place has an unlimited right to occupancy". Their means may or may not be in accordance with the 1995 act, but their objectives are definitely reasonable.
    3 points
  2. In the interests of democracy and lending a voice to the people. I wonder if 38degrees would be prepared to run a petition supporting the trusts plan to ensure a waterway for all who genuinely use it for its intended purpose of cruising around the waterways. And support the trust financially by purchasing licenses and moorings that suits their usage AND comply with the conditions of use!! And before the angry brigade get on their high horses, I am not implying that all continuous moorers do not have licenses.
    2 points
  3. Last October our boat was broken into whilst left on the towpath in Stockton Heath, about 100 years from Thorn Marine. The thief had cut off the padlock from the stern and taken a few items, none of which were of any real value. He had also tried to start the engine and damaged the ignition barrel. I called the police and a bobby was round inside half an hour. He took details and decided to get a CSI officer to see if he could get any fingerprints. Just as he was leaving I spotted our potato peeler on the stern deck all bent - we assumed he had used this to try to start the boat! It was a Lancashire type peeler and had string around the handle. The CSI officer was there again pretty quickly. He took fingerprints and took away the peeler in the hope of finding DNA. A few days later a detective visited me at home to take a full statement. A couple of weeks later the police called to say they had a DNA match on the peeler to a local neer do well. Armed with the DNA evidence they brought him in and charged him. He admitted the offence and last week was sentenced to 8 months in jail. I assume he had a history of other offences, as I wouldn't think one break-in would get 8 months. There's a lot of criticism of the police at times but I would have to say I had excellent service from the guys at Stockton Heath.
    1 point
  4. I don't think that it will help CRT at all. Do you really think that the government don't know that as a result of a number of their policies homelessness is increasing? do you really think that they give a toss? The line of the petition I strongly disagree with is "...CART needs to accept it's responsibilities as a landlord......", no it doesn't. Accept it's responsibilities as a navigation authority, yes, but it is not a landlord. During my working life I had minor dealings with a number of people who lived in their vehicles on the road, does that make the Highways Authority a 'landlord'? I haven't (and wont) signed either.
    1 point
  5. Perhaps you should have done more than skip read it before pronouncing then because it had already been pointed out that posting all details would be unwise. You posting another request made you look a clumsy oaf. Sorry.
    1 point
  6. Am not sure it's that funny to be honest. I too found your post to be rather thoughtless and unnecessary.
    1 point
  7. surely it is very dangerous for site crew to incite someone to do something clearly not in their best interests? I am glad to see Tracy has knocked you back. for an ordinary member to do this would be bad enough but from the site crew? as I said earlier - I see no evidence that you have asked CRT to put their case in the public domain.
    1 point
  8. Interesting, so where is this railway tunnel exactly, if is where the reporter said it is, then it looks to be the wrong side of the dam to me.
    1 point
  9. I have always felt that, at least on the official Government petitions, if not all such petitions, there should be the ability to record a "NO" or negative vote. George ex nb Alton retired
    1 point
  10. Could we be pleased that CRT are looking to improve their income from sources other than the boaters. Surface drainage should be charged at market rate , it comes with pollution risk and silt , it's not just free water. Large new developments have huge run off potential and can cause big problems at times of heavy rainfall. The extra water dumped into existing culverts can cause catastrophic failure with the very real risk of local flooding . A lot of the infrastructure is very old and allthough well built at the time wasn't designed for the challenges thrown at it by modern conditions . I'm with CRT on this one at least.
    1 point
  11. These are what you need, I sttock them but this supplier is cheaper. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/35AH-or-Above-SAE-Battery-Terminal-Post-Convertor-Replacement-Nickel-Tin-Plated-/280826973393?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4162978cd1
    1 point
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  13. 1925 - built by Lees and Atkins, Polesworth as horse boat TRUST TO ME for Michael Ward. 1936 - converted to motor TRUST TO ME for Michael Ward - motor conversion most likely completed by Nurser, Braunston. 1938 - sold to Samuel Barlow Coal Company Ltd., Birmingham - renamed SUSAN (named after Michael Ward's widow who continued to work this boat). 19?? - sold. 1961 - for sale at Aylesbury (subsequently sold to Tardebigge Boat Company for use as a hire cruiser). c1971 - sold (after a couple of further ownership changes, and a boat name change to ENGLISH ROSE, this boat was broken up in the late 1970's / early 1980's).
    1 point
  14. Once established there was no necessity to chase work, and I've never advertised my business on websites or in any other way, although I do now get a lot of publicity courtesy of some vacuous woman on an internet forum.
    1 point
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  18. I do the same through those extra low bridges, its worth the effort to have it up the majority of the time and have the extra room when moored Rick
    1 point
  19. So why post on a forum? Surely the whole point is that you will get comments. If you have all of the paperwork, relevant information and are in contact with CRT, why the need to post here? Just because the information you are being given isn't what you want to hear because it doesn't back up your case it doesn't mean that is can not be posted. By "helpful people" do you mean ones that will continue to feed you what you want to hear rather then what you need to hear?
    1 point
  20. I have no idea of the full facts. That much is undoubtedly true. You have no idea of the full facts. Rather you have what somebody has told you from his side. As to engaging with me, then its VERY easy. If you don't want to engage, nobody is forcing you to reply. You say that nobody asked for my input. The beauty of it is that nobody has to. If you choose to make your dispute public, anybody can choose to comment as they want without being invited.
    1 point
  21. you have no idea of the full facts and to be honest I actually am not really worried about comments from you sat behind your computer screen passing judgement on something you know nothing about now if you was a relevant person involved in the actual situation i would be bothered but your not.....but hey continue your keyboard warrior tactics I am not interested in engaging with you so your surmised jumped up you think you know it all attitude is going straight over my head freeman god get a life NOBODY asked for your input
    1 point
  22. It's the ducks I feel sorry for. They've probably got no idea all this is going on.
    1 point
  23. I am confusing nothing thank you. I am drawing attention to the fact that Sabcat implied with the words No more, no less that the law prohibited anything other than what was stated about HM. What was stated after the words satisfies the board were clearly far more than the situation with HM and yet it was implied they had no say over anything else. Try considering what I am saying before jumping to conclusions. Please don't read into what I say things I haven't said. Incidentally I won't be rude enough to imply you are stupid in thinking that anyone who is prepared to accept CRTs current position is gullible. They may have considered the situation and agree it is a reasonable position to take.
    1 point
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