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The words exist in the world, with no help from any forum.
I suspect the words are even heard in schools
Many of us dislike gratuitous profanity, and actually there is very little on thunderboat these days.
But the point is, that is an individual decision and does not need 'prefects' to discipline anyone.
If I behave 'badly' on thunderboat, members will readily, honestly, and unrestrainedly tell me.
Of course no one has ever been banned from there, without any explanation or right of reply.
One up on this forum.
Rog
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I like to say I taught her all she knows.
It's not true ... but I like to say it
Rog
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36 minutes ago, pete.i said:
First off C&RT are there for everybody who pays a legitimate licence, insurance and BSS. Whilst I agree that you pay a bit more because you are a working boat you wouldn't be able to work if it wasn't for leisure, livaboards and "hobby" boaters.
I agree but instead of whining about it on a forum organise something and don't forget us boaters up North because we also exist on the canals of UK.
I have made my protest direct.
I take IIt you have also. Or have you just been whining?
If you had read my posts you would have noticed I was complaining on behalf of working boats, not because I operate one.
Rog
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Sad but true I'm afraid.
It's time for us all to let C&RT know that it's not good enough, individually and collectively.
Rog
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I repeat, if C&RT are not there to permit our working boats to go about their business, what ARE they for?
The rest is just hobby boating isn't it?
Rog
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I am raising the issue of people who's livelihood (food on the table etc) is based on boating.
Those of us who rely on the fuel boats in winter, REALLY don't want them to think it's not worth the effort, and buy a lorry.
If C&RT are not there to ensure these waterway heroes can go about their business, what are they there for?
People who choose to play with historic boats are a secondary issue in my opinion.
Rog
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Meanwhile in the real world, our coal boat can't get from Long Itchington down to Warwick because he's fully laden, and the Long Itchington pound (Stockton locks to Bascote) is once again too low.
We've observed problems with water levels in this pound for at least two years, but nothing seems to happen.
If a working boat cannot travel it's own patch, what greater failure of management can there be?
Rog
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The first rule of fuel boats is you don't talk about fuel boats ...
Rog
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We've done that with Halsall too. Even though we weren't on board they rang us to see what we required, served us, and I later rang and paid by card. Excellent service.
If you ring most fuel boats you can arrange a rendezvous. I usually find where they are and which way they're heading, then wait at an appropriate spot.
Obviously if you're on a permanent mooring, you can be a regular customer, and they'll 'service' you as they pass, but I believe you're a 'cruiser' like us.
Rog
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A dry dock that's dry!
Looks a great place to work, and the boat's looking great too.
I take it there are heaters in there.
I may have to price it up and book in ... I'll get Jane exercising to build up her stamina.
You've got to give the ladies an interest
Rog
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We bravely laugh at our own misfortune.
Rather bad taste to laugh at others don't you think?
I understand no one was hurt which is fortunate.
I hope the damage sustained was superficial.
It must have been terrifying, nothing you can do even if you see it falling.
Rog
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Keep practising on these old boats, and then you can do mine
Rog
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Very eloquent.
However the opening post refers to people as "idiots" who run their engines/gennies without reference to hours.
I try to use tolerance where possible, and commend it to others.
Rog
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Diesel engines and boating kind of go together.
In all our years of boating I can recall only one occasion where I was truly 'disturbed' by engine noise, and that was a boat at All Oaks Wood, Brinklow, running a frame genny until 11pm.
I assumed the boater needed to run it, and wasn't merely trying to annoy me.
I moved on next morning.
I chose to moor in a popular spot with other boaters, I have to accept the community.
I like to moor away from others, but my natural animal magnetism seems to attract people
It always seems a shame when people refer to other boaters as 'idiots' as the op did, just because they choose to heat water/charge batteries via the engine.
Rog
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A bitter pill to swallow, I feel your pain.
Any reasonable person would assume that the contractor, realising they have under quoted by such a huge amount, would contact you before continuing.
They are the professionals, and it's the least one would expect.
But sometimes in life we have to grit our teeth and move on.
Thanks for the salutary warning, which is obviously all your original post was about.
Ignore the critics on here, life's too short
Rog
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There goes the cheap diesel!
Rog
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What about people who aren't racing around for a few days, and would like to stay in a 'nice place' a little longer, or even leave their boat for a few days where they feel it'll be safe?
I think the balance of 7 day and 48hour moorings at Thrupp is very good. In fairness to the TCCC, perhaps people wouldn't be as impressed with the place if it wasn't for all the work they undertake.
Rog
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Strawberry Island's at Donny, so course it's nicer.
God's country innit.
Might not be as pretty but it's in Yorkshire
Rog
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Had my fishing rod and net nicked off the roof on those moorings about four years ago, but I had them on the roof offside.
We noticed that the seven day moorings in the village, road side, appear very popular for 'locking and leaving' boats.
It is a pretty spot, and loads of great walks. Also a pleasant walk up into Kidlington, so not surprising it's popular.
Rog
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I used to like that programme.
Wonder if he ever finished his house?
Sorry.
Rog
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My wife and I worked a friend (a single hander) down into Jericho.
At Drinkwater lift bridge with the counter weights removed, a minimum of two people are currently required to be able to open the bridge and hold it open. This is an impossible obstacle for a single hander who would currently HAVE to wait for assistance.
I hope this is a temporary situation, but it's already existed over a week.
My friend has single handed all over the system, but the run into Jericho is quite tricky.
Still a wonderful journey and well worth the effort.
Rog
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We winded by dropping down Isis lock, turning and coming back up.
The channel you speak of (Sheepwash channel from memory?) is disputed; I understand that neither the council or C&RT claim ownership, and consequently some squatting has developed, with no landlord to enforce removal.
But I'm sure a local will have better/more accurate information.
I wouldn't wish to exaggerate
Rog
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So you suggest I'm exaggerating, then point out you didn't go beyond Thrupp.
Perhaps you were the one exaggerating
You missed a lovely pub in The Boat. Enjoyed the beer selection, but the food was only okay.
The south Oxford remains one of the most beautiful canals, and well worth the considerable effort it now takes to travel it.
Love the moorings in Jericho (despite the noise from the station) and the city is magical.
Apart from our own trip in and back, we also worked a single hander in from Thrupp. Just as well as he would not have been able get in without assistance.
Rog
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No exaggeration involved.
Clearly the situation was worse for my passage about a week after yours.
Drinkwater lift bridge had the lock and counter balance weights removed by C&RT (hopefully for repair) and consequently required a minimum of two large males to operate it.
I first cruised down that canal about 15 years ago, and it wasn't like that then, but isn't very informative for anyone going today.
On the plus side for single handers, the lift bridge at Lower Heyford is now electrified with the operating pillar on the towpath side, so not all bad news.
I did point out the canal remains entirely passable, but there are issues.
Rog
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Is this a Martin rule, that I can't visit both sites, as I haven't seen the rule anywhere else?
The issue, and criticism of thunderboat was raised by mrsmelly, I merely responded.
Thunderboat is a newer and smaller forum, and over the two or so stormy years that it has existed, it has settled into a place I feel happier than here.
But I wouldn't presume to tell people whether they can or can't or should or shouldn't visit and join in.
Thunderboat was created by people banned from here at the 'whim' of mods and their friends, without right of reply or explanation in some cases.
I wonder why they elected to create a totally open and honest forum, without any moderation?
Rog