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I didn't get the bit where you are saying they are great but left most of them on the plate.

I was on the last maintenance corse ran by RCR in Jan 2020. The corse notes were bound and accredited to a certain Mr Brooks. As this was the last course its possible they nay have some copies stored away somewhere. Maybe worth asking them if they have any and could send you one for a small price.

Not all BSS inspectors are registered for boat lpg gas.

On the portal where you manage your licence there is a link called sightings under My Boats. Click on that then select your boat and click search.

It's commonly use but also misogynistic, therefore best avoided.

The other side of the coin is if the insurances company do them over we may decide not to insure with them in the future (assuming named at some point).

If you stop in Adlington there's a decent medium co-op and Tesco express at the top of the hill from the railway station. Not far. Next to the Tesco is an excellent pie shop Bowens. Between Chorley and Adlington is a highly regarded ice cream place called Frederick's, if that's your thing. You can moor up and it's a very short distance. Also, if in Adlington, there's a small place across the road from the station called Rail Weigh. They do lots of eco friendly stuff and also have fresh cakes varying from day to day. A pub that isn't mentioned in Nicolsons is the Spinners at Cowling. A short walk from moorings near the towpath at Cowling Bridge. I haven't been so can't offer an opinion. Just noticed it's an omission form the guide given its proximity.

Wheelton Top Lock pub was still closed 2 weeks ago.

That could end up in a completely different barge holiday.

If money is that tight its probably best to avoid this boat at this time. Something will crop up that needs money spending on it. The solar set up would cost a bit. In Winter you would need a mooring with shore power, which is probably not an affordable option ( not sure if the boat is equipped for shoreline power) or charging batteries from the engine or a generator. There not much space for a generator or the petrol. Using the engine involves the deisel costs but also wear on the engine. Engine service intervals can start from 100 to 200 hours running time. Although not massively expensive, it all mounts up, especially the oil changes. Really sorry your aims for this boat haven't worked out.

Masters students only get loans that cover their course fees not any costs of housing/living. They either have to have some independent means, bank of mum/dad, work alongside study, live at the parental home, sofa surf etc. Or a mix of these.

Install some geese to keep the ducks away.

It's easy for people to quote when they just meant to reply to the topic. It happens regularly.

It's odd It's on ebay at that price rather than a broker. 199.995k. It's got a pretend electric fire not a real one. And those bow non-curves are disturbing. It's currently on the Lancaster Canal, but you can collect in person from Glasgow according to ebay. Lots and lots of solar, not much walkway on the roof. I wouldn't fancy being rammed by it - big, pointy and no obvious bow fender. Okay, looking at the video there's more space on the roof than appears from the photos. Unfortunately,, there is also some neglected woodwork. Not a massive problem but not expected at 200k.

I remember during the pandemic that the strapline for their bubble characters wouldn't have been great if they were still in business. "I've passed my Corona fizzical".

The flight was shut for a while which may have contributed to build up. It's not bad between Adlington and Wheelton. Did that last Monday with no problems.

Open doors and windows when curing it.

Oven chips that take around 22 minutes in an oven take approx 11 minutes in an airfryer and are, in my opinion, better.

Mine is hardwired. What timer works on a 12v coolbox. Not being arsey, genuinely interested.

12v coolboxes usually run 24/7 so you need to remember to switch them off.

Agree, but that all comes with experience, which is a good thing. I'm still green but learning.

If all boaters are expected to know this theory and have enough experience to confidently execute it then how on earth are new people going to be integrated into boating. Without enthusiastic new boaters the canals would be more at risk than they already are. As a newbie a boat heading what appears to be straight at you is pretty intimidating, particularly as you can't be certain what their intentions/next steps are. I perfectly understand stepping off on the towpath with a line, if that's what you feel safe with.