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It's all a matter of perspective isn't it ... as I was trying to say regarding kris.
If you agree all's well ... if you don't it's ban the heretic ... but in truth it doesn't matter, we simply disagree and move on.
It's not about proving how right you are.
Sermon over ... sorry 😊
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I wonder if the bigger prop can handle a bit of plastic behind the blades without being particularly noticeable?
21" prop and I quite often find when I dive into the weedhatch for other reasons (replacing weedhatch seal yesterday) there was a platt of plastic behind the blades ... not noticed the screw was miss shaped, only went in to replace the seal.
Rog
4 minutes ago, IanD said:I'm perfectly aware of older boats and their limitations and restrictions -- try spending time on one powered by a Bolinder if you want to add a whole new level of inconvenience and difficulty.
What annoys me is the "holier than thou" attitude, that "old-timey" boaters are somehow automatically superior in skills and knowledge to those who choose to not go down this path -- see any discussion about engines, steering, bow thrusters, electrics, toilets, cookers -- and who just can't resist having little "real boaters wouldn't do that, only noddy boaters" dig, see this thread for example.
No one type of boater is inherently better than another -- I've come across boaters on trad boats who are obnoxious, ignorant and incompetent, and ones on modern boats who are friendly, knowledgeable and competent -- even hire boaters... 😉
Rather like CWDF, really... 🙂
Careful ... your chip's showing 😁
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Steady on old chap ... you'll be termed one of 'that ilk' soon.
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1 hour ago, IanD said:
Heavy-duty reinforced arm-length rubber gloves keep your hands/arms dry and warmer than dunking them into cold water.
Can't feel a thing.
Utterly hopeless in my view.
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That was the first and last occasion I tried that ... it doesn't work, it really doesn't work.
Much better to have warm towels to wrap around hands and arms between submersions.
Rog
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The fouling is generally just a minor delay ... I've always found a serated edged blade (bread knife type) the best tool.
The real problem can be time of year.
One January I picked up the heavy plastic wrapper off a double mattress outside Leamington Spa railway station. There was snow on the ground and it was seriously cold. The plastic stopped the engine.
It took ages to clear because I had to limit my time in the water, and it eventually came off in more or less one piece, weighted down full of water.
I still have cold sweats whenever I pass there.
Rog
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Hendo's innit
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Keep the beans and pepper ... I'll just have the Stilton thanks.
Rog
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I assumed IanD was referring to baked beans.
I love all beans, but don't like sugary 'orrible baked beans , whoever's flogging 'em and no matter how cheaply.
Rog
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I shop wherever the boat happens to be, and buy what's available.
Coop is a regular as the bigger stores(including Aldi and Lidl) tend not to have sites in small towns ... but of course you have to pay a premium for convenience.
I don't like beans ... which demonstrates once again the futility of recommendations for anything to do with food and drink ... we all have different tastes.
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Let's be honest if you're on a boat (not leap-frogging a car) you shop wherever's available, be it Coop, Premier, Tesco or any other supermarket.
I'm just happy if it's a large store (of whatever brand) so it carries a good range.
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Forgive me if in future we race by your mooring ... just in case 🤭
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Ashamed to admit we shared a pork pie, and a cornish pasty ... and in addition to the bakewell we had chocolate egg brownie which was utterly disgusting, but in a really good way. 🤭
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Lovely morning cruise in blue sky and sunshine, but cool until the day warms up.
I forget how lovely the Adderley flight of locks is until we do it ... peaceful farm surroundings.
And the lady had stocked up the honesty shop at Audlem top ... pork pie and still warm bakewell slice, what a breakfast.
Rog
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Too much bourbon on that flight mate 🤣🤣
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The op is off to watch the TT and all is well in their world, happily.
Is anyone remotely interested in this saga anymore ?
As @kris88 may say 'Down with this sort of thing.'
Rog
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1 hour ago, Steve9007 said:
Yeah I am fitting them to overcome the mushroom vents on my boat so I can position one panel above it, the other panel doesn’t need it but it will have the triangular mount aswell so gain maximum sun soak.
I always flatten the panel when cruising.
Obviously if tilted one edge of the panel will be higher than the bracket, but I assume you realised that 😊
Rog
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Little Red Hen = if its red it's a moorhen
White it's a coot.
Grumpy it's David Mack 😊
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Not encountered a bridge or tunnel yet that the triangular mounts are a problem in, including Harecastle, and the Stratford canal .
Of course the air draft of every boat is different.
Those mounts aren't as tall as our chimney.
Rog
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Heading north on the Shroppie through Grubb Street, Shebdon, Woodseaves and Tyrley for over four hours.
Hard to think of a more bosky and beautifil stretch of canal especially on a sunny day ... the bird song was stunning.
And people say the Shroppie's straight and boring 😊
Rog
ETA. loads of evidence of offside vegetation clearance too ... someone's been very busy 👍
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Being a simple soul I'll look forward to the navigation being open, and will make plans to cruise into Manchester in 2027 (my Mum had ugly kids not stupid ones 😊)
I accept the intention to re open the canal and look forward to that happy day.
Rog
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Great news thanks 👍🏻
Rog
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We always moor at Busgworth basin as there's always room.
If you're reasonably able bodied it's a fairly short walk from there into Whaley Bridge and worth the effort.
Good chippy, cafes and pubs (Goyt Inn particularly) , charity shops, and train connections if you want a day out.
There's room for 2 or 3 visitor boats on the town mooring, but if you're up for the walk why risk it 👍🏻
Rog
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For what it's worth I had some remedial work done on our gas locker.
I was advised by the expert boat builder that with a wet locker he would advise leaving the floor bare and letting the gas bottles stand on the steel base, metal to metal, to avoid trapping water and causing rust.
I blacked the gas locker floor and will continue to do so.
Rog
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Happy day’s boating?
in General Boating
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Booked for a tour of Dorfold Hall, Nantwich next Tuesday.
After 25 years of walking around it, it'll be good to go inside.
Much like Chillington Hall, Brewood, it's restricted openings but you can book onto a tour.
The first time we travelled the Shroppie (early 1990s) these two properties featured in my reading about the canal ... good to get to visit.
Rog