Chris Hills
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Don't go through Belgrave lock until it is at LEAST happily in the amber, as there is a bridge just after that is very close to the roof if the water is up. Barrow has been on red for some time, except last thursday when it went green for 1 day only (and there was a mad exodus to Loughborough!) Be aware the sluice at Barrow boating is broken, so there is some risk of emptying out on the 'canalised' stretch between there and Barrow Deep, but hopefully that won't happen....more likely to flood over at the moment! C&RT are aware and having meetings to work out what to do to protect it!!
The other area to watch is around Normanton on Soar. If they shut the gates at Zouch, that can leave you having to moor on the emergency moorings in the middle of the river near Normanton.....not a happy mooring place IMO, so don't risk running the red light at Bishops meadow in Loughborough. If you reach Loughborough, give us a wave!
Thanks Ally your comments are very helpful.
We are now at the secure mooring in Castle Gardens, and all is red but dropping, with luck, if is doesn't rain today or tonight we might be able to make a dash tomorrow
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Thanks for the info chaps
Home is Dobsons Wharf Shardlow
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Hi anyone currently moored on the Soar between Kings Lock and the Trent.
I am currently tied to the railings outside Aldi at Aylestone.
What condition is the river in?
What are my chances of getting home in the next week?
Info gratefully received
Chris
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Just packing stuff onto the boat ready for the off tomorrow and my phone went beep and this e-mail arrived.
"Grand Union Leicester Line Kibworth Top Lock 18 - Kings Lock 38
Monday 2 April 2012 until further notice
UPDATE (09 May 2012): Due to improved reservoir holdings we are lifting the closure currently in place on this section of the Grand Union Leicester Line.
From Friday 11th May 2012 this section will be open daily between 9.00am - 4.00pm until further notice.
Locks 18,30 & 38 will be padlocked to ensure there are no abuses/unnecessary water losses.
We will continue to monitor the reservoir situation closely and if we get further improvements we may lift the overnight locking altogether."
Was going towards Fradley but plans might change at the last minute.
nb Tilly May http://nbtillymay.blogspot.co.uk/
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I think the main advantage of such a system is not the GPS but comprehensive up to date information about dangers, pubs shops and facilities maybe even buses
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I noticed that River Canal Rescue are offering a discount on the Water-Way SatNav /Mapping system. Does anybody have any experience of this system? How up to date is the information? Is it worth £130?
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If The gas produced is H2S (hydrogen Sulphide) it is more toxic than HCN (Hydroden Cyanide)!!
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I was given this piece of advice this week and wondered if everyone already knew this and I was just slow on the uptake
Put 3 steel jubilee clips around the shaft and use a magnet!!
Chris
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To be honset, for me that was the downfall of the book. I got bored of reading about that damn dog - I wanted more details about the boating.
Vastly underrated dog. I think I will start a Jim Appreciation Society. Any takers?
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Thanks for the info everyone. I remember enough about Northampton to know the places you talk about but it has been at least 25 years since my last visit. Then Beckett's Park was a lovely place, after 25 years it could be the drugs capital of the town.
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We are planning a spring trip and would like to stop at Northampton for a couple of days as I was born there. Can anyone recommend a good safe visitors mooring?
Chris
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It will go to the same address anyway. Just changing the first name on it. Sounds like there not that bothered whos names on it then.
They said as much to me. It is not their concern who owns the boat as long as it has a current license.
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You can transfer it at any time. There is a form with the license renewal, or you can do it by email to BW.
True you can fill the form in but BW do nothing other than make a note to send the renewal to a different address. I changed mine in July, after two months I contacted BW and they said they had noted my form but would do nothing until the licence renewal.
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Saltisford Arm on the GU at Warwick. Safe and secure moorings near the town centre. Shops are about 5 mins walk - 10 mins to centre of town.
http://www.saltisfordcanal.co.uk/Saltisford_Canal/Saltisford_Canal_Trust.html
This looks a great place for a stopover Thanks for the info
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1970s clothes had built-in shrinkage which became increasingly apparent as the garments got older.
Ah that's the reason, and there was me thinking I was gradually turning into an old fat git!!.
Just proves you should not believe everything your wife tells you!
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If you time your visit for the second week in August you can go through your hippy phase all over again: several thousand other people will be!
Funny you should say that, I thought I had found my old Afghan coat but it turns out to have belonged to a much thinner bloke!
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Tell me about it - we are 45 feet long, or rather our boat is. But the concrete bank is only by the bridge and shop, the moorings between the narrow bit (ex-bridge I guess) and the lock have grass but also rings. Trouble is, there's space for only two boats there.
Our boat is also 45 feet long be we have long lines and sounds worth the stop. I have fond memories of the village from 30 or so years ago when I was going through my hippy phase. Would be good to go back
Thanks for all the input
Chris
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Hi All,
We have made the break and come May we are off on our first 3 month adventure on NB Tilly May. No agenda, no itinerary, just set off from Shardlow and head south up the river Soar and see were we end up. We have read all the guides but would love to now your favourite stop overs and why. We love food and beer and history so good food shops, pubs, and places to eat would also be appreciated.
Jan & Chris (and Spot the Munsterlander)
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Hi All,
From the plate inside my boat I see it was made by the Trent Valley Boat Company in Long Eaton. Does anyone know anything about the company?
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Welcome to the Forum Chris.
Unless you meant to say 'back down the Soar' are you not heading towards the low pounds?
Thanks for the welcome, yes you are right, we are heading back down the Soar, stopped in Kegworth last night
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We moored at Barrow On Soar last night with a view to winding and doing back up the Soar as we met a number of boat with sorry tails to tell about the water levels between Kings Lock and Gees Lock and a chap who said it took him 3 days to get through Foxton.
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Hi All,
Does anybody have any experience of Cotek pure sine wave inverters? I'm looking for a new 1500w and these look cheap.
Chris
Soar River Condition?
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Hi Ally
Still sat at Castle Gardens, about to phone BW and see if we can move. Have just seen a chap set off but he has had no advice so will see if he comes back