Murflynn

what is a "26 foot boat"? hopefully not an oil rig lifeboat.

the concept of a nanny state springs to mind. it seems to me that skools teach kids that they automatically deserve respect (as opposed to having to earn it as we were tort in the good old days) and foster a sense of entitlement that makes the kids think they are immortal and not vulnerable to the possible dangers out there. it is not society's responsibility to act as substitute parents when the parents are not fit to own a puppy let alone a child. ....................... right wing reactionary? not really, I just believe in Darwinism.

It had never occurred to me that River & Canal Rescue were involved. ................................. coat

Are the words "Without this certification the craft cannot be .......... operated within the EU/UK " actually enforced? I am no longer up to date on these matters but I get the impression that most of us understand that the RCD requirements only apply to selling the boat (within 5 years, or has that also been revised?).

wouldn't it be nice if all so-called "dutch barges" had a beautiful shape like that? A lovely boat, for sure. Anyone know if it is a new build or a historic barge?

...................... and so the obfuscation duly escalates ................... 😉

I would suggest it is the exact opposite - "there are some pinch points but we have failed to record and update any information we may have had, therefore it is the boater's responsibility to check before making a journey". visions of lots of widebeam owners visiting any likely locations by car/on foot and trying to establish the dimensions by amateur survey methods.

count the bricks !!!

I wuz thinking "Straw Dogs"

oh, memories ........ Susan George starring alongside Dustin Hoffman ................. she was gorgeous.

"returned" ???? I didn't see any reply from you to the many suggestions posted last year. Please do us the courtesy of filling in the blanks.

I once worked with an instrument engineer who couldn't get any of the automated valves to work on a new refinery installation. After a frustrating day trying to operate the valves remotely from the control building he decided to refer to the manual for the actuators fitted to the valves. He had wired all the actuators up according to his vast experience. It then occurred to him that maybe the manufacturers had revised the wiring diagram .......................... .............................. if in doubt Read the Manual.

Typical Journalese innit? As Peter says, this was not on the Thames - there would be no chance of doing that on the river as it passes through Docklands. I have seen hot tubs operating on the Upper Thames which is what the article may bring to mind.

yeah, everyone should be very cautious about recycled steel that has not had the rustical corrosion removed. It's very pervasive and could well be spread by not cleaning your hands with alcohol gel. A bit like Covid-19 really (until it suddenly dawned on Borax and Matt that fresh air is a thousand times more important, that is). ......................... coat ........................

far too complicated. learn to poo the Asian way - lift up your skirts, squat and poo.

is this going to be yet another thread where a multitude of helpful comments are made but the OP disappears into the mist?

yes. The lease states that max. length allowed is 30feet, however some properties that have bought the freehold have full length (57ft?) narrowboats on their moorings. you would be surprised how many "furrin" boats enter the marina lagoon and cruise around rubbernecking - maybe looking for somewhere to moor.

just finished a cold lager and a packet of chilli cashews & peanuts while sitting out on my patio watching the marina boats moving out one by one to enjoy the (sparse) sunshine. the dogs enjoyed the occasional spilled nuts - just hope they don't have an adverse reaction. just read a snippet in Private Eye - guess where "Norn Iron" is? ........ perfect phonetics for those in the know.

I guess that with an unpronounceable address they find it difficult to regulate their services so they just allow any old behaviour.

Please don't encourage visitors to stop at Abingdon. I moved here (on the Marina housing development) and enjoy the peace and quiet.

I sprinkle dried onions onto many things including fish pie, salads, bacon and egg sarnies, etc. Buy a large bag on line and it keeps for months and is cheap as chips.

then ask your Dad.

these days the "owners" like to sell them on quickly before the dog police can catch up with them.