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A big boy did it and ran away Just thinking, if you could burn the poo you've got perpetual motion

Well they apparently need a fan to keep the s##t dry, so you could run a pipe from the eco-fan to the compost bog. Totally environmentally friendly

So compost toilet it is then

Would agree with what Mike says. We decided to follow the advice from this forum (and others) and bought a second-hand boat which hopefully we won't lose too much money on. We've only been on it for about 5 months and what we started out thinking we wanted has changed at least half a dozen times. Hopefully by the time we start looking for a boat to live-aboard in a couple of years time we'll know what we need (but no guarantee) Good luck, hope it all goes well

Well I would assume that a boat with a BSS certificate will be worth more than one that isn't. Like the old car MOT certificate, not that hard to forge or get hold of a blank to fill in. Thanks for the added info

Is there a central register for BSS tests, ie is there a way to check a boat has a current certificate

I shall suggest it but given she won't put her hand in cold water I doubt it

I just tried to convince SWMBO that this is standard boating apparel. Didn't work

There are some people that you know would never be suited to that way of life. The problem for a lot of folk, me and the missus (aka The Boss) included, you don't know until you try. As for coercing a partner into a major change in lifestyle, that's never going to end well

Apparently SC have no money but are able to award a 3 year contract to a private contractor (Servest) to maintain their buildings for the next 3years!!!!

Realised what I'd done and re-wrote

I would have thought Glasgow as F&C is a much wider canal

And if all the hire boats are stuck on that stretch I can't see it being very pleasant, I've got visions of spending the summer queuing to get anywhere

No it was poor humour. Although thinking about it I might pop down the bookies tomorrow, might make a few quid out of SC's ineptitude

Apparently Ladbrokes have reduced their odds to 2-1 that The Falkirk Wheel won't open on time due to 'technical difficulties'

Apparently it's more effective if they're not fed for a couple of days

I attended a burglary some years ago on a house that had internal CCTV fitted. I had to sit for 20 minutes trying not to laugh as I watched footage of the owners Doberman excitedly following the burglar as he ransacked every room (unfortunately I couldn't control my sniggering when at one point the bloke stopped to pat the dog on the head)

Check they have straps and buckles to secure under the body. I've seen some which just velcro round the chest and belly, would think if you tried lifting the dog with those the velcro would just come apart Would agree with the others, you need one with a handle

If someone is determined to get in then all the padlocks/mortice locks/yale locks won't stop them (I have however found a 7 stone GSD quite helpful) What you're doing is trying to make life awkward for a casual thief (bone idle ned/junkie...insert other descriptions here). If it's too difficult for them they'll go find an easier target.

What state was the flue pipe in when you cleaned it. Unless there were large oily deposits or it was overly clogged up with soot I wouldn't worry

Has the ignition barrel got a serial number on it. If it has try these guys https://www.key2code.co.uk/

OK so take it Morris K99, Ramanol etc that all appear on the interweb are no better or worse than each other

Morning all, Will need to re-fill my stern gland greaser fairly soon Which make/type of grease do folks recommend. I've read that you should steer clear of copper based grease

As AllanD says you can go from the Kelpies to Edinburgh. Once you've passed through the Falkirk Wheel upper locks you are lock free until Edinburgh and the bridge at Lochrin Basin. That'll probably take a week. Do visit, it's worth the trip

But importantly cyclists and kayakers will not be affected