David Schweizer

I will send them individually in jpeg format this week David

Hello Dan I have scanned and copied all 12 pages of the Braunston Boats Brochure, but have had problems with them uploading too slowly, and timing out. I had been waiting for my new full fibre broadband which was supposed to be installed in August but BT have postponed it twice, I am now on my third pre-booked installation date in November. I could send each page separately, which is a pain. Are you are happy to wait until November for a speedier upload?

Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately the suggested solutions are outside my technical ability to understand. I will have to wait until I find someone local who can actually install the necessary data to make it work. Until then, I will have to live with it. ☹️

I use Firefox browser and Google search on my computer, and yesterday I noticed a change in the appearance of the Google page. The banner has changed colour to an insipid lilac, and the search box now only allows AI mode searching, there are also four boxes below the search panel, including "create images", "brainsearch" and It will not allow the auto searches suggestions to be cancelled in favour of the search I actually typed. I can only get back to the original format, by choosing AI mode and then "All" and then "more", which is all rather inconvenient (when I can remember the sequence!!) Jan's computer uses Safari browser, and Google remains unchanged in that, so it must be a Firefox thing. Does anyone know whether I can change Google back to the more convenient original format, or do I have to put up with yet another unwanted AI intrusion?

I have a copy of the brochure issued in the 1990's by Braunston Boats (Hire) Ltd. It was the last brochure they issued before they ceased trading. I also have a set of details for all the hire boats they sold (including the one I bought). If you are interested, please send your email address, and I will send a scanned copy.

Your choice Mike. All the self employed people that I know pay into a private Pension Scheme, or put cash away each month into long term savings plan. (often both)

The painting has a similarity to Braunston style, and could be a very early example of Ron Hough's work, or someone attempting to copy his style. Dave Moore or Phil Speight may well be able to identify the painter.

The show will have finished by now, but not one single report on the event as far as I can see. Does this mark a serious decline in interest regarding historic working boats amongst forum members?

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I believe that I am probably the person to whom Alan is referring. My well worn BMC 1.5 was completely stripped and re-built by Jonathon Hewitt of Union Canal Carriers in Braunston, and he did an excellent job, at what I considered to be a very fair price. I can recommend him most highly.

Thanks for the clarification.

The answer was unclear (possibly the word "on" missing in front of the word "it"). Can I assume the answer is yes?

Has the damage been repaired? There does not seem to be anything posted on the CART site.

Three words sum up my two encounters with Roger - Arrogant, Pompous, Chauvinist.

Probably not, my "unfortunate" experiences were with Roger Preen, the founder and original owner, I understand that the Marina is now under the control of his son Matt, who I have never knowingly met.

Have you ever had any dealings with the owner of Calcutt?

If you are actually interested, just Google it. There is plenty of information out there about. or just visit somewhere like Bath .

Or you have no idea what I meant by by my observation.

Clearly not a student of Georgian/Regency Aesthetics😀

I am a traditionalist regarding narrowboat design and decoration, but I do not dislike the look of Wessex. The spacing of the three large portholes at the front, with the side hatch and the single large porthole towards the back, presents a well balanced look. I would not choose it for myself, but do not agree with the negative comments by some earlier posters.

Likewise, I also gauge the amount of slack the rope needs to prevent pulling the boat over. In more than twenty years, I never had a problem

I think I need a tablet after your "Explanation"!

Time for nother tablet Arthur?

Yes, I agree. The trick is knowing which one to paint first. Ron always painted the petal at the back of the rose which ran from the centre to the bottom, that petal defines the structure for the rest of the rose. Once I ralised that, it became easier to make a reasonably acceptable image.

Despite their appearance of comparative simplicity, Canal Roses and Castles are acually quite difficult to paint unless you have observed how proffessionals paint them. After watching Ron Hough on a number of ocassions, I eventually managed to achieve reasonably good copies of his work, but I have never managed to master traditional Castles. An example of my efforts:-