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  3. Always sad to see a sight like this. I sincerely hope that nobody was hurt but we should all use this as a reminder how important it is to ensure our boats are as safe as possible. Have you got a smoke alarm and when did you last test it? Do you have two exits from your boat that are available for you to use and the routes to them are not cluttered? If nothing else if someone reads this and thinking about having an escape plan saves their life then that is forum etiquette enough for the post to stay as far as I am concerned.
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  7. In the pub or with a group of friends there are very few things, if any, subjects that are off limits, gallows humor and sarcasm bring it on, in an open public forum it is only good manners to be a touch more considerate.
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  14. Goose Busters? Sorry I couldn't resist? Is there a local facebook group you can post on?
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  16. Thanks! My two penneth: I come to this forum becasue it is full of a different mix of individuals than some others. If I want saccharine platitudes I know how to access Facebook. Yes, we might sometimes upset people unintentionally (and gross personal insults are pretty clearly off-limits around here which is fine) but the choice to be upset lies to a large extent with the reader. I've fallen into one of the bits of river in question myself when somewhat sleep deprived at the start of a relationship which led to some of the saddest (think scattering of small quantities of ashes in the same river for one thing) times in my life. And coming across mention of the location can trigger all sorts of memories. But those are mine, and for me to manage. Largely through black humour with very small audiences/large quantities of libations. If someone posts about it on here and I choose (note: choose) to read it, that is for me to deal with. Black humour and distraction may help some, and offend others. Personally I find it hard to respond to overly-optimistic posts (particularly with as many emojis as characters) which imply things may some how be OK/for the best/... when they clearly are not. I've seen dignified posts from families saying they understand things are at a recovery stage and looking for help with that being replied to with all sorts of insensitive "hope found safe and well" nonsense... But I accept that others may find them comforting/well intentioned and don't suggest they be banned. Equally when someone expresses that they find a comment in poor taste, well, that seems OK too, no? At least two people involved in one of the recent incidents are actively using boaty social media to publicise it... so, possibly more than you'd think? Happy juggling.
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  22. Don'know, no one talks to me ,I'm in Coventry.
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  23. One tells the box "If you lose your internet connection, unplug yourself and then plug yourself back in, that might fix it." The other tells the box "Ring your mother!" Well, nearly!
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  26. I thought someone might ask! Seriously I will try and answer the various points made, respecting commercial confidentiality of course. As is well known the intention always has been (and is) to move sea dredged aggregate from Hull to the new wharf at Stourton (Port Leeds) when it opens - later this year, or more likely early 2021 - both to a potential readymix plant and also 'out of the gate'. However rather unexpectedly an opportunity has recently arisen to move the material into Leeds sooner than expected so the Trust was asked by CBOA if the former Leeds Terminal (at Old Mill Lane Knostrop) could be used on a temporary basis pending opening of Stourton terminal. The wharf at Knostrop has 'protected' status conferred by Leeds City Council at least until Stourton opens and so in principle it can be used. A part of the wharf (the open area) has to be (and is) kept clear for the purpose. However there are two challenges, the first of which was not mentioned in the report. The site is currently fully let which means there is nowhere to store the sand when it's discharged. However through the generosity of one of the occupiers and CRT there may be a way forward - but it may take a bit of time to sort. The second challenge, which is mentioned, is that because the site is already very busy the Trust has had to commission a study by an independent traffic consultant to show that there will be no additional risk to users from the extra road vehicle movements generated within the site , or that any such risks can be mitigated/managed. As the tonnage is relatively small the number of lory movements isn't all that great and it's hoped that this will not be a problem. It's not traffic on public highways that is a concern. In terms of taking traffic away from the proposed Leeds Port this is not envisaged as it's expected to transfer there anyway - although Leeds City planners do see Knostrop as providing a potential additional capacity should demand be greater than Stourton can accommodate - an independent study has shown a huge potential demand. (Stourton is rather better sited for access, has no residential dwellings anywwhere near, and is an industrial zone). As far as the navigation is concerned a survey has shown a small number of locations where some spot dredging or ploughing will be needed (including Knostrop wharf itself) but this can be organised fairly quickly (as has been done before). The frustration of the customer, and indeed of the two barge operators involved, can be readily appreciated - as these things take time. I hope that helps. regards David L
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  27. Point of order, Mi'lud... The advertising of services must be approved by a moderator.
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  30. As always, a huge thank you for all your help over the last few months. What a wonderful forum. I will of course mention the forum in my book and acknowledge all the help I have been given.
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  31. Because we are sensitive and able to undersand that other people are affected and may have lost a friend or a loved one.
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  32. Well obviously they would never chase a real fox, cause that's against the law isn't it. . We really need an irony smiley
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  33. Possibly both as the hunt isn't supposed to be chasing foxes.
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  34. The year we bought the plaque was 1995, our first of 4 visits to the Rochdale, all in Shire Cruisers. I never knew the ladies name.
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  36. You don't have to be a relative to be upset by some of the jokey comments. Somebody has possibly/probably died.
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  39. A lack of Ferraris, Range Rovers, Maseratis, and the like is not necessarily a sign that a business owner "isnt" making loads of money. I don't drive a flash car but, if I wanted, I could buy an Aston Martin DB9 for cash, without it having a noticeable effect on my cash flow. I choose to drive something less flash, and less expensive. By the same token, the same cars are not necessarily a sign that a business owner is making loads of money. The money can be borrowed in a whole variety of ways and, over the years, I've seen lots of people hock themselves to the hilt just to be seen driving a flash car, only to come a cropper.
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  40. Are you hiding down the weed hatch again?
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  41. They have moved on to dehydrated water, much easier and less bulky to carry
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  44. Every time I go to a lumpy water boatyard and see how the boats are propped up I wince....beer barrels & dodgy props look to be the norm...I know the boats are fibreglass but I still think the boat would win if it fell on you!!
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  46. There is a lock on the lower part of the Rushall flight that had a severe leak in the lower gates last year. It was bad enough that you couldn’t open the lock up in advance when descending because the pound would drain. It might still be like that. The long pound between the bottom seven and top two is known as the ‘mile pound’ because it is pretty much exactly a mile long. It also has - or at least had - a leak in the offside bank which flooded the gardens below the embankment above the lower lock and required a reduced level to be maintained. I’ve walked the pound to run water down through the top two locks and while doing that a resident of Longwood Boat Club came out to tell me I had to stop because boats were pulling on their moorings because I was emptying the pound. Reflecting that the pound in question is the entire Wolverhampton level I ignored him. JP
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  48. When going downhill bring the boat in to the top gate, scoot down the gunnels and open the paddles to fill the lock. The flow will hold the boat against the gate and once the lock is level the flow will stop and the boat drifts back as you open the gate. Then scoot down the gunnels and bring the boat in to the lock.
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  49. The problem with making this a criminal offence is that it stops being a problem of J. Random Landowner vs encampment dwellers, and becomes a matter of The Crown vs encampment dwellers. The sentences above tell you all you need to know: this is not about landowners, it's about giving local third parties the ability to pressurise the police into prosecuting the trespassers because they're lowering the tone, or looking at the locals funny. Property rights on land have always been a way of excluding the powerless to the benefit of the powerful, and this continues the trend. You all voted for the party of the powerful though, so I guess this is what we get. MP.
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  50. 38,000 Cor! that's about the population of Accrington. Anybody been there lately? is anybody there?
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