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Keep the boat ... where else are you going to practice the trombone and banjo
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I understood the disagreement between Aickman and Rolt was over this issue.
Aickman wanted the waterways preserved as a rich mans playground, preserved and prettified.
Rolt wanted them preserved as living waterways, evolving naturally.
As I said previously I don't know the answers, but to just dismiss people living aboard seems grossly unfair.
Rog
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I largely agree (sympathise at least) with your view, but remain concerned with the plight of young people who (whatever their original motivations) now call a boat their home and are learning to love the lifestyle as much as we do.
I have concerns for young families with kids of school age and the issues they're experiencing too.
This isn't the first time in our canals brief history that financial climates of the day have 'forced' families to live full time afloat.
I merely wished to distance myself from the 'they shouldn't be there' intolerent views expressed in some posts on here.
I have opinions, but no solutions.
No hidden message
Rog
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Just double checked, and I said none of that Nick
Unlike you we have visited London three times in the last ten years.
On the last occasion we booked and paid for moorings in Rembrandt Gardens to ensure we did not have to worry about moorings. We're visiting for a holiday and didn't wish to get involved in the daily grind.
I remain concerned that our hobby (whether retirement of not) should take precedence over working peoples lives.
I did not express any solution as I don't have one ... and as far as I can see, neither does anyone else.
Rog
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I have sympathy with the views expressed by Nick, but am concerned that effectively it means we're putting our retirement hobby above peoples life.
Rog
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The Bridgewater seems to be 'a law unto itself'.
They don't refer to it as the Sale flying club for no reason
We had similar issues last year ... best just to let them pass, they're going to overtake anyway.
Rog
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Every year around this time ... travelling to or from the historical rallies
Rog
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Hurlston requires a complete rebuild.
It is to be done at a time that will cause the least problems (overdue I know, but planned).
If there is an issue with Warwickshire Fly bridge that can be easily remedied that's good news.
I wish more preventative maintenance was conducted, rather than merely responding to problems, but better that than nothing.
Rog
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Back to the bridge below Warwickshire Fly ...
I seem to recall a few years ago, steel bracing bars and heavy duty mechano were fitted to the towpath side of that bridge.
I assume that would also indicate some degree of movement/settling.
I believe the bridge only serves Warwickshire Flyboat yard and moorings, so whether maintenance is C&RT's responsibility (which is what I would expect) or Warwickshire Fly, I could not say.
I follow the story with great interest, and do hope repairs can be completed. It would be a shame if this issue were to put a block on the visits of Tranquil Rose and similar boats into Warwick.
Rog
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Hotel boat Tranquil Rose has been visiting Saltisford for a number of years (about ten?) without problem.
The idea of subsidence at the bridge sounds more probable than lack of dredging.
Rog
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It most certainly was last summer ... we stopped and shopped
Rog
ETA Another vote for Reedley too, a smashing place and an easy walk into Burnley.
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C&RT are very supportive (on the whole) when overstays are required on medical grounds.
An aquaintance was permitted an extended stay in Paddington basin during his chemo.
The problem was resolved when he sadly died.
Rog
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If you see a correlation between the exceedingly few school age children receiving schooling and yourself doing an OU degree, I'm not the one to disabuse you
Rog
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Let the very, very few continuous cruisers with school age kids, remain around the school vicinity in term time, and cruise when not in term time.
It would be entirely possible for such arrangements to be agreed, if there was a will.
The suggestion that gazillions will join them is slightly ridiculous.
It's good to see young families on the canals
Rog
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Owners of old boats are perfectly entitled to have a jolly time, and I'm sure they will.
Same as the members of any other cruising club having a jolly with friends.
But please don't try to impress that you do it as a public service
Rog
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Very many groups of friends like to meet up, moor together in summer and have bbq's, drinks or simply socialise.
However the majority then move on, after the weekend, rather than abandoning their boats for several days, hogging moorings.
It is the pretence that owners of old boats are acting in this way for the benefit of others, rather than for a simple 'jolly get together' that perhaps grates with some.
But I'm nowhere near Braunston, so it's no great concern of mine this year.
Have a great weekend oldies
Rog
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40 minutes ago, Graham Davis said:
Chip, shoulder?
Sorry to hear that, hope you feel better soon.
Rog
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So if it's someone you know overstaying and on a historic boat going to a rally, it's okay.
If it's a stranger who's doing something trivial like working or taking the kids to school, it's unforgivable
Rog
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It has been said before that C&RT's Performance Indicators are not adversely affected if they can blame a stoppage on boat strike/vandalism/badgers or anything other than their own lack of preventative maintenance.
I reported a lock gate collapsing on the T&M last summer, obviously due to age and rotting timber, and within 40 mins a stoppage alert was posted of a closure due to 'boat strike'
Having said that even the boy who cried wolf was no doubt right once ... possibly.
Rog
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Agreed ... and it's slightly selfish for people to close their curtains and blinds during the day don't you think ?
Rog
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One pig !
Rog
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Unless you lift your boat onto the towpath, it will move because the water it is in moves.
Moored correctly the movement will be limited, but surely this movement is what we all enjoy, otherwise this would be a caravan forum.
I believe it is polite and considerate to slow down passing moored boats, but in truth I mostly do it because I love gawping in other peoples boats.
Rog
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Do you not find that a small minority enjoy demonstrating a sense of superiority, whatever the issue?
I think it's just part of life's rich tapestry, and to be more a source of amusement than concern.
A friend of mine who is a continous cruiser (single handed) and very widely travelled, cautioned me against the 'type' of gentleman who has a cap and jacket covered in badges reflecting every waterway navigable ... but rarely goes further than the service block at his marina.
Appearances can be very deceptive, as I'm sure our resident 'hire boater' can demonstrate much more eloquently than I
Rog
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24 minutes ago, Mike the Boilerman said:
And who knows how big his grin will be if he ever gets a dog!!
Shush ... my wife may be listening ... no encouragement needed there
Rog
Up The Ashby
in Cruise Diaries & Reports
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We considered using the Market Bosworth marina, £5 moorings for the night in order to access the facilities (laundry and elsan).
However the lady in the marina informed us you are NOT allowed to use the facilities unless moored IN the marina at £12 per night (£15 if on hook-up).
A 'local resident' did tell us that unless you go into the marina to pay, it would be free as the moorings are not monitored in anyway.
We didn't use the moorings in the end.
Rog