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24 minutes ago, haggis said:
Cranachan. It is gorgeous but not sure it is porridge ?
haggis
I was probably still pished from the night before.... Thanks for the info
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What is the porridge with with whisky, raspberries and cream called... Ive only had it once (at Wickerman) it was lovely?
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Oh that's a lovely place to be... Your boat looks good too... Enjoy!
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10 hours ago, Mike the Boilerman said:
This is only the start of it I predict. In a couple of years they will be spending a seven figure sum trying to increase 'diversity' on the cut.
There is definitely a problem in this department, don't you think?
Yes.
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Hehe... Its either famine or feast on The Rochdale water wise.
At least you are heading in the right direction?.
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2 minutes ago, MartynG said:
It was clear that both boats were going for the same mooring.
However the narrowboat was disobeying the colregs .
The cruiser was the stand on vessel . The narrowboat was the give way vessel. Had the cruiser not required the mooring the narrowboat should have passed him port to port, which was obviously not going to happen.
While it seems the narrowboat owner is some sort of journalist he seems to be novice boater unaware of the rules of the road as defined in the colregs.
He's had that boat a long time now, really he should know better.
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Susan and Nigel at Shire have good local knowledge of all sorts, they might well be in the office tomorrow.
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That's a sweet little picture. Does anyone know the artist?
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4 hours ago, monkeyhanger said:
I'm sure that we've all seen a few "howlers" on CRT notices around the system, and here is another, which I found affixed to a balance beam at Denham lock. It makes one wonder just how old are the people who produce these notices, and does no one ever check them before they leave the office? I'm sure some schoolkids could do better than this.
Get your Sharpie out and make any corrections you deem necessary.
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Lovely photos, very evocative.
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They look really good... I'm impressed ☺️
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15 minutes ago, Charles_Graham said:
Stay in the area, they'll hopefully come back.
best of luck.
This ^
Dogs tend to go back to where they last saw you. I hope you get them back, they look lovely.
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8 minutes ago, Duncs said:
I am Dunc and I am plodging after falling in whilst pumping out at Oxley Marine.
I hope that Callum the engineer who made it possible for me to shower, has a chuckle at the attached photos ?
Proper boater ?
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4 hours ago, Kudzucraft said:
Not a narrow boat but it is my boat. 1963 Chris Craft Sea Skiff. Photo is from 20+ year ago when I first got it. Second one is of it now. In my shop undergoing a total restoration.
Planning on a narrow boat in a few years when we retire.
Ah what a sweet wee boat ?
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Er... Yes they are by some hire companies.
The paddle gear can be stiff and even if you know how to drop it, it isn't going to happen as quickly as it might.
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8 minutes ago, mrsmelly said:
Always sad to see.
Isn't it just. I always feel so sad for the folks hoping to have a pleasant boating holiday for it to end like that. It can all go so horribly wrong very quickly.
Oh that's next to where the fuel yard is
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1 hour ago, Señor Chris said:
Apart from Barnoldswick, which is in Lancashire.
Hehe... This is true, but so near to God's Own County that it basks it the glory that is Yorkshire?
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Shire are a good company to use, they actually take you through locks when you first start. They have 2 bases one at Sowerby Bridge, one at Barnoldswick (Barlick). The boats are good and well equipped. Also,its Yorkshire... So a win, win situation.
I might be a little biased. ?
8HF
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Sometimes a moored boat is a good sign that you can get in around that spot where you might have silting elsewhere...
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Pleased to read that you got back OK.
Not a good day weather wise so you made good progress.
All my best wishes for a speedy recovery and hopefully we will catch up soon.
8HF ?
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Second vote for The Leeds and Liverpool up around Skipton, its very scenic not too busy, The Bingley Rises are good fun and the children are welcomed to help under the supervision of The Lockies. Silsden Boats, Shire and others do hire round there.
Have a lovely holiday.
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Your Sara is lovely. I'm enjoying reading your evocative writing...and photos too.
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9 hours ago, Alway Swilby said:
Here's another one, this time in Leeds Dock (or whatever other name it goes under).
There's never anybody about either... Its dull, the only time I've been in there is on foot to see a play on the water. Don't like mooring at Granary Wharf either... Prefer to go Woodlesford or Rodley.
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He'll be just fine, a new adventure for him and you too. Just make sure he can't get out exploring on his own during all the coming and going. Hope your move goes smoothly.
Rochdale Canal closed between Locks 6 and 7
in Stoppages
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I'm addicted to Cornish pasties from Country Store near The Fustian Knife?