Jim Riley
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Nah we are separated by a border, he's on the dark side, me, the sunny side, Lancashire. We do leave food parcels at the border.
I've had to leave my boat between 34 and 33 for a few weeks, sent them a letter but had no response, nothing pinned on boat. Shhh!
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15 minutes ago, IanD said:
"I prefer to gently use my voice when coming upon pedestrians on the towpath. I certainly use my bell and slow down at bridge holes. With joggers and other cyclists, sometimes pedestrians I might say "bike coming by on right/left (just to confuse them?), keep going as you are."
or what seems to be the opposite solution?
"Forget the little ting a ling, get a Hornit, 140db battery operated bike horn. Probably the loudest bike horn in the world... "
BTW, FTFY 😉
Hornit claim it is so. Not me. As I said, you missed the irony and purpose in mentioning the Hornit.
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14 minutes ago, IanD said:
Glad to hear that, but it's not what your earlier post suggested 😉
I've found that talking to people is often less effective and possibly more startling than a "ding ding", maybe because most walkers aren't expecting anyone to suddenly start talking to them -- at least, not "Dahn Sarf" -- but a cycle bell doesn't come as any surprise. They don't have to listen to and understand the words, possibly turning round and saying "Sorry?" because they weren't expecting them and missed what you said, they just hear an approaching "ding ding" and step/walk to one side, often without even looking behind them.
Maybe "Oop North" people are more used to strangers talking to them without warning or provocation? 😉
Check out page 4! You are right about northerners. The mention of the Hornit was to make others aware of the little beasty, I couldn't find the irony emoji. Are those American genes you are wearing?
Have the last word if you want😉🤣🤣🤣🤣
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1 hour ago, IanD said:
I take it to heart because it saddens me to see yet another example of tribalism and division, basically "we walkers have right of way and hate cyclists, they should be banned from towpaths" is how some posts are coming over.
Describing what I wrote as "a rant" is simply inaccurate, it was carefully thought through and -- as far as I'm aware -- trying to be fair to all sides. Unlike your posts... 😉
And no, I said that if you were being deliberately obstructive to cyclists -- which seemed to be what you were saying -- then you were being a tw*t pedestrian.
Most pedestrians seems to not only object to a polite "ding ding" but are thankful for being warned that a bike is approaching -- and often then reply "you're welcome" after I say "thanks" when passing them. I do the same if I'm walking along the towpath and a cyclist says "thanks" if I move over -- used to walk a lot, rarely now due to Achilles tendinopathy, hence the cycling to try and keep fit. Isn't being polite to each other what people used to do in the good old days before the internet? 🙂
Anyone blasting them with a 140dB Hornit (not you!) is unlikely to get the same friendly reaction, and is justifiably likely to be labelled as a tw*t cyclist.
My Hornit is reserved for situations that need it, on roads with cars and trucks, maybe approaching a canal bridge to alert anyone on the other side. Otherwise I do as I did today on the local paved towpath, talk to people, travel at appropriate speed. Path is wide enough to get by if walker goes to one side or another. So it's "hello, bike coming by on your right/left ("No the other left" if it's a woman😉) keep going as you are, thanks". That way they can maintain their pace if they want.
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On 26/01/2022 at 13:12, Chagall said:
I think one of the hidden might suddenly become visible and at the A&E. 🤔
Re your edit reason, shouldn't that be Puncturation?
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Forget the little ting a ling, get a Hornit, 140db battery operated bike horn. The loudest bike horn in the world.
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Having a couples tenanted houses where tenants do not ventilate when drying washing indoors etc and being called in to deal with the ensuing black mould, I can recommend HG Mould Remover. We've tried several.
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At last, an LFT test for Vax deniers.
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Just now, magnetman said:
Disclaimer: I sometimes use London towpaths for walking purposes.
This can lead to a jaded view.
I still think universal removal of 2 wheel vehicles from all towpaths is wise.
There is a slightly concerning potential outcome which not everyone might think of. The 2wv could end up in charge in terms of overall policy and after a while they will want more space. Let's fill in the canal a bit and ban mooring to give them a wider commuter transport highway unhindered by other users.
People getting from one place to another in an eco friendly and rapid manner is considerably more important than having canals where you can moor a boat.
Why not just surface the whole thing and make it into a roadway?
You could very easily be a distraction to a boater at the ellum, especially with the raffia hat. Do you have third party insurance? You should.
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While it do prefer to use my voice when coming up behind pedestrians, if they have headphones on, or approaching a bridge I sound my horn. A Hornit 140db loudest bike horn in the world. Loud enough for car drivers to hear it too. Beep beep. https://hornit.com/products/v3-db140
Insurance? Nah, never been necessary on a bike.
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3 hours ago, MtB said:
I thought that was bagpipes. "A gentleman is someone who can play bagpipes, but doesn't."
Equally necessary.
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At least no one has admitted to the Accordion. A gentleman is someone who can play it, but refrains.
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22 hours ago, TheBiscuits said:
MrsBiscuit is.
I'm not a woman, nor do I identify as one. Do I look like I have a roof teapot?
Which way is the spout pointing tonight? Asking for a lonely friend.
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22 minutes ago, MtB said:
Disagree. I think this would wholly fair and reasonable.
Another idea I've not seen mentioned is charge by displacement. That just HAS to be 'fair'.
Great idea, now where can I get helium to fill my top box? And a few party balloons for decoration, honest guvnor!
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So, exactly what is the problem if LG is staying by the services block? It's not as if she is restricting access to passing boats, hogging the waterpoint etc. If she can't move she can't move to drop off shit and pick up water. It's a perfectly sensible move apart from giving opportunity for po faced pedants to be picky.
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40 minutes ago, Sanddancer said:
Okay simple question (for some ) I use my phone as a hotspot, to make the signal better I put my phone in a plastic container on the roof. I've a omniex can I use this to bring the signal into the boat? And still use the phone as a hotspot.
Do some phones allow for a hotspot connection via usb, that could improve your connection.
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1 minute ago, LadyG said:
I have a medium sized tyre, just the correct diameter to wrap round the prop!
If you're 2 tyred stay put.
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3 hours ago, junior said:
This thread will belong in the politics section soon.
There'll be no help there, those responsible, when asked any pertinent questions, can't even sing lalalalala in tune or to the same beat.
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13 minutes ago, Naughty Cal said:
Maybe the fish if not the cows or the water fowl?
Motorpike and sidecarp?
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5 minutes ago, The Happy Nomad said:
Maybe get a local cow to haul it through Foulridge?
You are milking it now Martin, it's already been suggested a couple of times. You'll have to come up with an udder bit of wit.
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39 minutes ago, The Happy Nomad said:
From memory its also lined with boards at the waterline. I think its pretty well impossible to hit the tunnel structure itself.
Time to ask for help from Ric O'Shea ? He'll get the boat thru.
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39 minutes ago, MartynG said:
Yesterday I ordered a test pack of 7 tests using the NHS online system
I had to log on several times before any were available. A Tory minister admitted it was so, they get a few in, they go, keep logging in till you strike lucky.
What a way to manage a pandemic eh?
To ask everyone to test test test, before you Party, without checking there would be enough tests, is incompetent.
Some of us need tests for more important reasons too, eg day 6 and 7 isolation tests, or before seeing someone vulnerable, not just to attend parties by the Party Party.
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3 hours ago, Briss said:
For the apparel oft proclaims the man,
Shakespeare knew this in the 1600s.
Not one of old Bill's but apt, You can put a monkey in a suit but it's still a monkey.
Surprising how many are fooled by a criminal in a suit, especially if there is an Eton tie to match. I've heard some fools even vote for them.
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23 minutes ago, Woodwych said:
Not a sign, but funny anyhow
A sign of the times, new blue shiny, signifying nowt except expense.
Leaking Thetford C200 toilet....yuck
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I have. C200 with electric flush, but was tired of filling the flush tank, I have now hard plumbed it. Lift out the roll holder to get access to the pump and pipe, drill a hole at rear right to bring the pipe up and out to connect to a tap. It won't solve your issue though. I reckon you need to leave it dry!