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That is a nice jaunt, and if you do moor in the basin or just a lickle bit further along, then its only a lickle say 10 minute walk to the centre of MH.
Plus lots of interesting shops and places to grab a snack and the main supermarkets, Sainsburys, Llidl, Aldi, ectera are around the centre of town
Whoops! Nearly forgot doh! Moi
Spoons do woverly brekkies ( just stuffed my face with one
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Firstly condolences to the family and friends of the person who lost their life, I don't think that anyone goes out boating with the intention of losing their life. Sadly alcohol can confuddle people's perceptions, and at the end of the day tho is a tragic incident for all concerned.
Over 20 years ago we would never go out for a jaunt on our boats, without a lifering, and now as a solo boater I have a gadget thingy that I can throw to people, as well as an automatic lifejacket similar to the ones that the bwb folk wear,to keep me safe if I ever I fell in (which I have many times over the years.
I would have thought that having a lifering is an essential part of a boaters equipment, as mine only cost me just over £50, well worth I for piece of mind.
I don't drink alcohol, but I have done many daft things over the years, which could have ended in tragedy, I did not think at the time how dangerous they were.
Yes! We can all debate about the effectiveness/ cost/implications of having liferings along the network, but please lets not forget that a life has been lost, and a family are heartbroken.
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Market Harborough is only about 3 miles away
We both actually work in Market Harborough, but her boat is in a different place, and Market Harborough is the nearest town.
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Many many thanks ... I now have all these contact details and have sent them to my friend, so that she can contact them tomorrow.what about Tony Redshaw Vintage Diesels 01327 700219
Unit 13,
Riley Close,
Royal Oak Ind Est,
Daventry,
Northants,
NN11 8QT I have got him down on my list Graham but many thanks.Tony Redshaw,
Justin Green
Debdale Wharf
Sam at Foxton Boat Services
so my task is hopefully completed
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It sounds as if that is almost where they are.
Not that near to Foxton ime afraid.
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Sam at bridge 61 Foxton Boat Servics often travels locally.
bless you Tuscan another name to add and hopefully she will get things sorted as it seems she is having some hassle, which is never nice in any situation, never mind when it concerns your home. -
many thanks one and all
Moi has now got those 3 contact details and will pass on to my friend now.
brightest blessings and days always filled with love and laughter, no matter what Life chucks at yer.
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Justin Green from Braunston Boats should be able to help.
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Tankies BEngo I will find out his contact number and pass onto my friend
Totally off topic, but HELLO AGAIN, TREE! How ya doing? Lovely to see you back here!
treescrunching huggles Athy, all ok now my boat is finally finished ( well once I decide which stove to put in )
I am only here to post help for a friend.
bestest wishes to you and yours during the festive seasons
Debdale wharf have experience of vintage engines and will travel. Or if she can get here they will be able to help.
What's the matter with it?
Cheers
Gareth
Ta for that Gareth, problems with the WaterPump, and other bits and bobs need checking out.
Hmmm... the thing is folks, she seems to have been ' Let Down' by a few people, and when I bumped into her today she was at the end of her tether, so I told her not to worry, and I would ask the good folk on her for advice
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A friend of mine based in the Market Harborough area, is seeking a qualified engineer to check out her engine.
Its a Dorman Stafford 3 cylinder ( 3LB ).
If anyone knows of someone who can help in the area or willing to travel, then Please send me a message with a contact number, that I
can pass onto my friend, and fingers crossed she can get cracking with the rest of her fit-out.
many thanks and kindest regards.
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I have a Shurflow Water Pump fitted on my narrowboat.
It seems pretty noisy to me and I was told by the Chandlers that it is an economy pump and whilst all pumps create noise I could perhaps reduce the noise by investing in a dearer version by an other manufacturer!
What do you think? Do you have a quiet water pump and is there such a thing as a silent pump?
I do understand that the siting of the pump can be a factor too.
Thanks for your opinions on this one.
Phew!!! thank goodlyness for this post, as after having my similar pump all connected up last week, and after turning on the taps..
to be greeted by the sound of a hundred, mice dancing the Wheel tappers & Shunters clog dance in steel bottomed boots in my cupboard..... moi nearly did an Osain Bolt onto the rear welldeck
ok!!! maybe only 50 mice ...but if was flipping loud now it can be fixed to ensure harmony rules
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Wotcha peevil, well I have just given my boat a second coat of the Keelblack, and my oh my it is fabulous to use, as although it has a thin consistency...it goes on like a dream. Infact quite a few people have commented on how smart my boat was looking..after only one coat I have decided to give her 3 coats anyway, but comparing it another recently blacked boat..i am most impressed.
It is better to use rollers for the majority of the work, as it goes on much quickly and imo, gives a better finish.
After using the usual bitumen on various boats including my own as well as blacking hireboats, spanning over 30yrs, I can honestly say using this product has been was peasy apple sqeezy
It has made a ' oh ruddy hell I have to black the boat', a joy instead of a pain.
This will be my future choice. By the way I have no connection with the supplier, other than being a very happy customer.
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oh!! Yes indeedy......might even get another Unexpected !!! piccie in the TT
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tankies GoodGurl xxx moi got a lickle excited due to the fact taht once again moi is in charge of boaty decoration and thingymebobs
aww!!! Master Reed ..oddles of treescrunching huggles right back at yer
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: ) myself and the rest of the 'motley crew' that enjoyed all the fun and laughter of the BCN Challenge , will also be attending this most
wonderous event. It sounds like it will have something for everyone, as well as promoting the beauty and tranquility of the River Nene.
p.s. erm!!! like the challenge we wont be inconspicuous
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sacre bleu
moi doesnt Bash bridges .....ahem!! being a lady after all ...moi just gently flows through
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Aha!!!! ears prick up on the queries regarding that most wonderous of jobs !!! second to none to .... grrr.... cleaning out and painting the ruddy Water Tank ..shivvers ohhhh
anyway back on topic
Blacking waht to use ???? moi boat will be heading up the river for her Blacking cosmetics next week, and although bog standard Bitumen has been my previous choice, this time moi fancied a change and has opted to try out a product called 'Keelblack' , which was advertised in a waterway magazine. I am hoping that it will stay pristine Ebony Black for longer than the previous Bitumen did, as moi is a fanatically proud shiny boater ( ta OCD
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Many thanks smileypete for easy to understand advice as always ..huggles and thankyou as well jonathan.
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hmm.. now this is confusing ..especially as my degree is in the social field not electrics.
I am on a river mooring and used to be moored away from my lovely fellow moorers. My choice as I do like to dance on my decking and sing !!
Recently two other boats have moved nearer to me and frequently use their landlines, which is not an issue, so thinking that I was being prudent, I bought a GI from a well known and published company. The model I bought is below, but after reading this thread I am now unsure which was the best option.. a GI or the T thingybob
GI with 2 Status Monitors,
Fault Indicator
1 LED Light = DC Leakage
2 LED Light = AC Leakage.
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Hello Haggis,
I didn't make myself very clear before, so can you let Celine know that the cooker & sink will not cost her anything. We just need someone to deliver them to her as
they are of no use to me now as I have bought replacement items. If Celine has sorted something else out and has no need of them, then if anyone else is looking for a Cream Hob and Cooker with matching Sink, they both have lids, then if they would like them, all they have to do is collect them from me near Northampton, and give a donation to Celine's Crowd Fund.
Haggis, I have pm you my contact number.
bestest wishes everyone.
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Haggis, firstly give Celine a hug from me, as I know how devastating it is to lose your home, and have to start all over again.
I have a hob, cooker and Unit plus a matching sink all in cream, and very pretty. But due to a change in my layout, these are not suitable for my boat, so if Celine would like them, she can have them :-)
The only problem is, that I am moored on the river Nene, and sadly due to manic work schefiles, as well as still fitting out my boat, I am unable to drop them off.
If any kind forum member/members could help us out with this, at least it's a start for Celine.
Here is my addy and I could send you piccies of the cooker and sink.
Treepoet@hotmail.co.uk.
She will come out of this and become much more stronger for it.
Love and light and brightest blessings.:-)
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:-) after a truelly amazing w/e, on our first ever bcn challenge. Team Pykeys, have finally FINISHED it ;-) and are moored at Cambria Wharf, soon to enjoy a pub supper.
After being one of the last boats to finish yesterday, we were last but one to leave today.
But not content to just zoom back to the nearest train station for moi, we went on a jaunt down the Old Main Line, to enjoy not only the scenery, but also some amazing historical buildings and history.
Many many thanks to all our old pals we met up with, but also to the new ones we met..you all made it such a fantastic, fun time for us, and look forward to seeing you all next year.
Belated treescrunching huggles to our lovely friend matty @):-
Tree, Pb and Pete aka Gadget, Wolves and the minxes leopard Pixels
:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
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Only about an hour away from the finish, can someone saves us a cuppa :-)
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We had our first and hopefully last weedhatch trip, on the Curled Wurlyy. We haven't been going fast at all, but sadly a heck of a lot of rubbish on this stretch, so like DaveP, we have had to change plans.
The good part is that it will now be flagged up, for volunteers to log down.
Enjoy the last leg of the trip everyone, we have had so much fun, and it was especially nice for me to visit, after moving off the cut here 24yrs ago to revisit :-)
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:-) after a lovely first day, now looking for a nice place to stop for the night, around angels, to shower, have our tea and walk the wolves.
Enjoy your evening fellow challengers, and catch you all tomorrow :-)
Many many thanks ... I now have all these contact details and have sent them to my friend, so that she can contact them tomorrow.
I have got him down on my list Graham but many thanks.
ok!!! maybe only 50 mice ...but if was flipping loud 
hoping life has been treating you as kind as you are 
Looking for crew Brinklow-Ely
in Crew Swap
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Hello pipistrelle, I am still 'rooted' on the lovely River Nene, and would be free to help you with our infamous Northampton Arm, depending on your schedule as I am free during the day up until 6pm when I have to go to work. My fee will be lots of cups of tea and plenty of yummy cake.
You can contact me at : treepoet @Hotmail.co.uk
brightest blessings