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9 minutes ago, MtB said:
Except that is simply not true. The boats themselves are funded by 'external sources' (i.e. you and me) but the navigation they cruise about in is insufficiently funded by 'us', hence the need to shut half of it down or get rid of the boats.
Which is why I clearly said “moving exhibits” but we all know you never read the bits of posts you find don’t fit your agenda.
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17 minutes ago, robtheplod said:
Without boats using the lift why would people come to the visitor centre?
People still go to museums to see static exhibits of
things which once moved….CRT can’t grasp they have a living museum which could be far more interesting and what’s more most of the moving exhibits are funded by external sources eg the owners of the boats….
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I’ve tried to explain to CRT that without boats they will lose a lot of visual appeal but sadly that seems
to be ignored….increasingly feeling that boaters are just trouble to the management.
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I’ve been told that there will be a piece about Mary featuring on “Last Word” on Radio 4 at 4pm today (23 aug). I presume it will also be available on BBC sounds to listen again afterwards.
And there was this article in The Guardian.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/14/mary-gibby-obituary
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Just now, dave moore said:
I’ve just watched the live stream from Edinburgh Crematorium, led by a humanist celebrant. I only knew Mary as a boater but her past life as academic and botanist was fascinating to discover. A remarkable and talented human being with staggering achievements, she will be missed not only by boaters but the many other fields in which she made her mark.
It was a very moving ceremony. We have just been saying what a shame it is that you only know a full persons life story at a funeral.
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4 hours ago, dave moore said:
I was at Audlem yesterday, sad to see the roped off mooring that would have been Sean’s. Among others, I was with David Preston, a friend of Mary’s who gave me the news. I heard from him earlier, the funeral is set for noon on Monday 5th August at Warriston Crematorium in Edinburgh and is being live streamed for those unable to attend. I hope this will be of use to those who knew her.
Thanks for the funeral info Dave. We are hoping to make it in person if we can. Seems least we can do.
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45 minutes ago, alan_fincher said:
I think you have the right Mary.
It seems she was Doctor Mary Gibby OBE. I really had no idea!It’s definitely the right person. She was very eminent in her area of expertise but as ever with those who are very knowledgeable she was very modest and unassuming with it.
My one consoling thought is that as such a fit active person her passing although unexpected and sudden meant she wasn’t stuck not being able to do the things she loved such as boating and working with her husband who was an archaeologist.
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2 minutes ago, Derek R. said:
There is something on Mary Gibby on the Hospitalfield website: https://hospitalfield.org.uk/garden-talks-this-autumn/
(I hope I have the right Mary Gibby, I think I have). Select the slides link (Part two), there are images of staff. Some may recognise Mary therein.
Many years ago Mary invited us to go along to Chelsea for a visit, sadly we never made it.
Yes that’s the right Mary Gibby….she mainly single handed Swan around the network too…and made starting it’s Gardner semi diesel look easy….something which I found hard when I tried…and failed!
Truly one of the cuts great characters and one I’m very much going to miss.
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That’s so sad….Mary was responsible for me getting into boating via a mutual friend of my fathers…we visited her on Swan in battlesbridge basin and I was immediately hooked…that’s now probably 35 years ago now….I last saw Mary at Audlem last year and was looking forward to catching up again soon.
I’m a little lost for words right now….
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1 minute ago, matty40s said:
Flat tape is normal, for some reason, most back plate fails Ive seen seem to have been done with rope, perhaps because it holds more moisture when fire is not lit and leads to quicker rusting.
Thanks for that....mine hadn't actually failed...but it had blown out slightly at the bottom due to rust so Ive changed it before something broke when I needed the fire! I managed to get one retaining bolt out but had to cut the other one with a disc on a dremel but it did then come out easily which was a relief!
I will source some of the window glass tape.
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Im just in the process of fitting a new blanking plate to the back of my Squirrel 1410 and wondering if anyone knows what type & size of rope seal is used?
The joints look to be flat without a groove that you might find for a round type rope so Im wondering if the flat tape as used for the door glass might be better? There doesn't seem to be a seal shown on any of the parts diagrams but there is evidence of old rope around the existing plate which I dont think Ive touched since the stove was fitted many years ago.
What have others used?
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1 minute ago, Tonka said:
Problem is they haven't been able to rent it out
They haven’t tried that hard to find any alternative uses either….myself and others suggested what could be done but as usual those in the property section think they have the answers.
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7 minutes ago, frangar said:
One of these with a quinetic kinetic switch?
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/QUR302.html
been using the 240v versions in a house very successfully.
Actually that might not dim….sorry.
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One of these with a quinetic kinetic switch?
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/QUR302.html
been using the 240v versions in a house very successfully.
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19 minutes ago, Mike Todd said:
Given the high quantity of crewcab tippers next door it probably is the truth
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1 minute ago, noddyboater said:
Or the fact that it'll help if you go out in a transit tipper collecting scrap every day if you want to fit in with the neighbours.
I thought I might get into trouble for saying that…
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34 minutes ago, Richard T said:
Lovely view of the A38 from the bedroom window! Funny it doesn’t seem to mention that……
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It’s back on the craftmaster webshop but doesn’t seem to be on the MC one yet. I am glad it’s back available tho!
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16 hours ago, Faraday Mike said:
I have had one on my boat for about 8 years and it is brilliant! Easy to set-up and get going and uisng homefire ovals, will keep going for about 8 hours!! Easy to clean etc.
That’s really good to know. Many thanks for the information….think one is now definitely on the short list of suitable stoves.
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Should say that if the pontoons are full then the dock walls are ok to moor alongside too for the most part…just a bit high in places.
Also highly recommend “On Toast” for possibly the best toasties in the world. Just on the right hand side of the dock as you come out the lock….and Nielsens yard is always worth a nosey round to see what’s in the dry docks.
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You would be incredibly unlucky to find nowhere to moor in the basin or just thro Llantony bridge….there are a few odd moorings on the Severn by pubs. Just check it’s not going to be a spring tide etc as if so it’s best to tie up and let it go rather than fight the flow and rubbish etc.
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3 minutes ago, tree monkey said:
Creosote is still available from agricultural and builders merchants
Yes it is! You just need to avoid the DIY sheds and the like. You can get it online too.
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8 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said:
That normally indicates wood burning only on the floor of the stove
Nope the model I’m looking at has a grate & ashpan just not an external riddler
24 minutes ago, F328GTS said:Ours are both multifuel so we burn everything, but usually wood. Not all versions are multi though
I’m looking at the multifuel versions…want to have all the options
Anderton Boat Lift
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I wouldn’t mind paying CRT extra if it was going to be used to benefit navigation but I don’t think you can guarantee that…even the legacy to rebuild the ladder bridge at Braunston got used for something else. Not about to give them cash to spend on more blue signs or pointless coir rolls to get caught round a prop.
Just for the record I already volunteer for several CRT committees and advisory groups for which I willingly give my time…and hopefully represent boaters interests.