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Jennifer McM

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  1. We bought a couple of extra B&Q cupboard doors to cannibalise so our carpenter could make a consistent job when he build the cupboards.
  2. Have a look in in B&Q they have solid wood doors, be careful of that dreaded word 'effect'!
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  7. Looks like the boater had the front doors open going up the lock?
  8. We had a guy explaining about the lock, I don't think he was a volockie, I got the impression he was a helpful boater from the marina. He advised we should keep right back while the lock was being filled. I didn't get the impression he was trying to be 'clever' he was trying to be helpful. There are several locks along that stretch which are hairy.
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    Chips

    Definitely wouldn't have a fat fryer on board. It's far too easy to be distracted. Make your own oven chips, just toss your chips in a plastic bag with a tablespoon of oil or melted dripping - then spread them out on an oven tray. When on shoreline; chips are made in an air-fryer. I phoned my husband at home once, distracting him from making chips. There was a horrible shout "**** the chip pan!" It was a horrible 10 minutes; waiting to hear that everything was under control! Kitchen was in a terrible mess, no real damage was done, but lessons were learnt.
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    Vandalism

    There's a space under the bridge there where kids, and some not-so-kids, looked to be doing drugs, amongst them were some youngsters who looked (to me anyway) vulnerable. It didn't look good as some of the group were aggressive, so I phoned the police. Police said they knew what was going on.... I couldn't do any more
  11. Seeing this thread is about engines and marinas. We had a problem this morning and needed help from RCR (what a really helpful guy who came to our rescue was!) A couple of services ago Wyns oil additive was added. We've been sitting in a marina for a month, and this morning we attempted to leave but the engine wouldn't turn over. After changing a couple of filters, the engine still wouldn't 'behave'. Skipping to the diagnosis.. the engine valves had became sticky with a loss of compression. It's been cold and damp, and we never bothered to kick over the engine during the month. All's well that ends well and lessons have been learnt.
  12. The best Vlogger by far is David (Cruising the Cut). He's down to earth and very practical. There's always something to learn on his vids, and he's well worth watching.
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  15. There's a slight feel of roughness, like there's a calcium build-up on the effected areas. Or it could be caused by corrosion by acid smoke from the chimney which is in the same 'corner' of the boat. The boat was moored with that side facing the canal and in full sun for months during the lockdowns. There was a algae colony starting there too, I didn't bother much thinking it could be cleaned when that side is next to the towpath. Hot sun on the algae could have created a caustic effect? When 'oily' WD40 is applied, the stains are not so opaque, but that dries and the stains reappear. This probably explains why the anti-cal bathroom spray had the most effect (I think).
  16. Yes, I've tried that. They may have removed some stain, but it's hard to tell.
  17. Afraid you're right! ☹️ I think it's done 6 years. Thanks! Will do a bit of research! ?
  18. We don't hear anything when we're battened down for the night, with windows shut of course, think our boat's bombproof. Many a time we've moored by a busy railway line and not been bothered with the noise. It's the blessed ducks that disturb us.
  19. There're lots of recipes for griddle cakes and biscuits - Welsh Cakes come to mind, which I'm sure you'd call them Welsh Cookies. Not sure where the line is crossed for cookies re cakes and biscuits. Drop Scones, or Scotch Pancakes might suit. I see there's a recipe for Chocolate Chip Griddle Cookies online. Mr Biscuits I'd never heard of a top of the stove pizza oven.... sounds fantastic. Thanks for the heads up. Half the fun is adapting to a boat.
  20. Got a good excuse to stop now... surprise surprise it's raining! Read that kerosene might work, as we don't have any I used white spirit. Afterwards it was polished with AutoGlym Vinyl cleaner (silicone spray I think). Perhaps it's my imagination, think there's an improvement.
  21. Haven't been able to make much difference. I did read that acid chemicals shouldn't be used. First off: I used 'Blue Bullet' a car headlight cleaner - not much difference Then I used toothpaste, hardly noticeable Brasso cleaner, hardly noticeable Bar Keepers friend made into a paste, maybe I could see a difference Anti Cal bathroom spray - meahhh ? Somewhere in the 'process' I used WD40 several times. The stains do feel rough, like there's calcium. The other side of the boat is fine. Though this side is where the chimney is, so maybe there's been an acid reaction, possibly when the chimney was smoking and it was raining. Wondering if anyone has more ideas I could try? Thanks. Before..... After.....
  22. I'm looking for a magic formula to remove grime and discolouration on acrylic (think that's what the clear plastic is called?) canopy windows. Planning to spend the morning 'experimenting' on test areas. Any suggestions? Thanks in anticipation ?
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