[Paintings]

Ok that sounds interesting. I will look into those and see what I can do. Thanks for the advice.  Amanda 

[Paintings]

Hi this is Amanda

 

Yes, I very much like the idea of selling art prints but I will need to do some research first. I’m not entirely sure where I can go to have them made with certificates. I have printed out pictures to sell before but they are not of professional quality. I will definitely keep this in mind for the future. thank you

[Stratford ring clock wise last two weeks in June]

Hi John6767

we have been narrow. Boating for about 12 years  ( holiday times ) and been round most rings  the one that sticks in our minds is the Stratford  so we have chosen this again this year

Graham

[Paintings]

another picture to the list

[A small part of the Forth & Clyde canal]

You have been busy  how long did it take to paint it ?

Graham

[Stratford ring clock wise last two weeks in June]

Hi all a few years ago we did the ring anti clock wise  down the river seven  this year we are thinking of going the other way round 

do you think this is recommended in a hire boat  

Thanks Graham

[Paintings]

Hello. this is Amanda, grahams daughter who has done the paintings/artwork. Thank you very much for your kind words. I do currently take commissions but as of yet I haven’t put together a website or a social media presence. I am still wondering which social media would be the best for me. Someone mentioned Etsy but I think it is a bit too expensive for me. I wish I could do a painting in a day but they usually take about a month or two depending on the size of the canvas. Thanks again Amanda

[Paintings]

Hi. Here are some examples of my daughters work. She doesn’t have a website at the moment but will do eventually. 

And a few more but on slate coasters this time 

[Paintings]

This is the animal you are asking about 

the jug is from a garden centre 

I will put some more pictures she has painted tomorrow night 

Graham

[Paintings]

A bit of art  my daughter has done I hope you like it 

Graham

[Sliding window seals]

If it’s like on buses it’s only felt strip 

Graham

[Metal spikes in base plate ?]

32 minutes ago, MtB said:

 

Corrected that for ya!

 

What do you think those square things are at the base of each spike, if not nuts?

Roofing bolts are not very good bolts for that type of application the heads tend to come off very easy and the nuts are never a good fit to the bolt

Graham

[Metal spikes in base plate ?]

There definitely bolts and looking at them there not going to last long  before they rot off

Graham

[Getting cold weather now]

I hope every one is keeping warm  and safe  

Graham

[Security for generators]

Yes this is what they are saying  battery grinders are thieves best friend 

[Security for generators]

Hi all just out of interest how do you  keep your generators safe and stop them growing legs and walking off  I’m interested as I am on a forum to do with garages and people on there was asking  how to stop equipment  been nicked  like generators 

graham  

[Spotted]

9 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

I wasn't questioning your taste in boats - I was questioning your taste in friends! 

 

(I jest, of course - he's probably a lovely chap and you can always educate him about boating matters.) 

Mmmmmmm. Now you have me thinking  I’ve worked with him for about 20odd years and thought I new him well .

It just shows different tastes 

he likes  hotels  I like boats 👍👍👍👍😎

[Spotted]

1 hour ago, Sea Dog said:

And yet he still described it as "very nice looking", did he? Hmm.

 

Yep that was his words not mine beauty is in the eye of the beholder 

I like narrow boats myself 😎

[Spotted]

1 hour ago, Alan de Enfield said:

 

I think a clearer definition / description of the boat is required - there are '100s' of boats in the marina that are "wider" than narrowboats.

The Border Force boats are quite nice looking, "very military" but boat shaped, and certainly over 7 foot beam.

 

We were in there (Railway Dock) until a couple of years ago and we are a certainly a widebeam (23 foot beam)

 

 

 

Or is it this one ?

 

 

As you say there are lots of wide beam boats in Hull marina but what my mate described it was a steel wide beam boat that looked like a narrow beam  with a pram hood  and a cratch fitted 

[Spotted]

1 hour ago, David Mack said:

The words "very nice looking" and "wide beam" are not often used in the same sentence!

This is true but I was quoting what my mate said 👍😜

[Spotted]

But not by me 😎 a very nice looking wide beam  in the Hull marina 

just wondering if it’s anyone off here 

[New(Old) Leak]

And if you use it don’t get it on your hands it will make your hands black where you touch it-use gloves

Graham

[New(Old) Leak]

Have a look at belzona  it’s good  to use 

Graham 

[Arc welding on any occupied narrowboat]

Glad you managed to do it  it’s always good to do job for yous self  

yes the. Modern welders are fantastic  to the old type  

pulse welders are brilliant to use especially on aluminium 

Graham

[Arc welding on any occupied narrowboat]

Ps mig welding is far better and easier  for. Amateurs 

Graham