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Ricco1

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  1. You're right that you don't want to be living on the pittance that's handed out to single job seekers in this country. You could try moving to Ireland, double your money?
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  4. I live on a 35ft boat. Built in 1998, I paid £18,000 for it 3 years ago. It has a fixed double, kitchen with 2 ring cooker, oven and grill. Small gas fridge. Shower and cassette toilet. A wardrobe that's small but me being a bloke, it's big enough. Plenty of storage under the bed and under the seating in the lounge. Ideally I'd have another area for eating as that all goes on in my living room, on the fixed table I have there. Other than that though, it's perfectly livable, providing that you get rid of most of your 'stuff', that being things you have but don't really need.
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  12. Ah right thanks for that. As I said my memory of it is a bit sketchy. I certainly wouldn't have filled the lock if it was empty, and I'd seen another boat approaching. I guess I should make more of an effort to look beyond any bridges or other things that obstruct my views, in the future. Nice boat by the way!
  13. To Bill (quote button isn't working) I think I remember going through that lock, there were 2 boats coming up, including an ex. BW workboat. Is that the one you were referring to? I've tried to cast my mind back to what happened there, it's sketchy. I recall one of the boats being in a hurry, the one behind I think. Id be really grateful if you could explain what I could have done differently in order to make progress through the lock a happier experience for all. Genuine request this, I'm in no hurry to go anywhere, I'd prefer to sit back and let everyone do their thing then do mine. I don't want to be seen as an arse on the canal. Cheers.
  14. Yes I do use Edge. Funny really, I'm someone who thrives on logic but find computer issues baffling. I used Edge last week, the quote button worked. Now it doesn't. I never try to do anything clever with my computer because in that respect; I'm not clever. So I haven't updated anything or similar. I've simply switched my computer on, visited forums I use, bit of Ebay, couple of other sites I visit, then switched the machine off. I don't think I've worn it out or anything. But now it doesn't work. As I said, baffling.
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  16. I'll have to take your word for that, PITA is a type of bread kebabs are served in, as an alternative to nan, that's all I know. It used to work, stopped doing so a week ago, I didn't change anything.
  17. When I hit the 'quote' button it doesn't include the post I want to quote, it's as if I was just replying without a quote. What's wrong?
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  20. On balance, it's probably best to make the extra effort and close them, so that's what I'll do.
  21. This area used to have a reputation for sizeable carp a few years ago. Does anyone know if they are still around? Cheers.
  22. Following on from my other thread I've been giving the whole process some thought. My understanding is that generally, if no other boats are around, a boater should leave a lock with both gates closed and paddles down. OK so far? Now then, and assuming no other boats are in sight: if a boater is single handed he or she needs to stop and tie up after the lock in order to close the gate. If the boater were to leave the gate open: If the next boat along is coming in the opposite direction it can motor into the lock without opening any gates at all. If the next boat is following in the same direction the crew would need to close one set of gates and open another. So the effect of doing this would seem to be neutral to other boaters, but saves the single handed boater needing to stop and tie up so often. I don't do this as I'm not sure it's acceptable, but thought I'd put it out there for comment by more experienced boaters.
  23. Yes the recent experiences I've had the locks were in my favour. On a longish flight the crew behind helped me a couple of times by closing the gates behind me. At other times I was ahead. I suppose I'm just looking for a way where nobody gets upset, I'm in no hurry myself. At the same time I have a fairly low tolerance for people who go out of their way to deliberately attempt to antagonise me.
  24. Another thought from recent experience: being single handed it obviously takes longer; have to stop to open gates or set locks, climb up and down ladders. Being single handed, should I offer to let boats with crew to go in front of me? Set the lock then wave them through
  25. I did think he was being an arse but thought I'd check back here to see if my relative inexperience had clouded my vision. I will generally offer to help where I can. If a similar bokle turns up though, I'll tell him he's an arse.
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