Foggy66

Our boat was coated in the same and prove to be pretty bullet proof. Several miles of ice breaking on different occasions didn’t leave a mark. It’s since been re-coated twice with different epoxy products none of which have been as good, although having said that I wouldn’t hesitate to go ice breaking with any epoxy coating assuming its been applied correctly.

You know you can go off people very quickly 🤣🤣

I remember it well, I bought my first house around that time. My point was that the current generation of over 65s are enjoying pensions that seem to be a thing of the past. Basically having the same income in retirement as when working. I know a few boat owners who retired in their 50s and have enjoyed a generous income ever since. I’m only jealous because I’ll have to work into my 70s to maintain anything like my current standard of living.

I guess it’s just a reflection of society as whole. The baby boomer generation has guilt edged pensions and lots of disposable income whereas the younger generation are struggling to make ends meet with rising mortgage cost etc.

Can anyone shed any light on this boat I spotted whilst out walking today https://share.icloud.com/photos/0e1t0ef0At0kuUOgROSP_vBFA

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I have 23 copies of the inland waterways heritage magazine Narrowboat for sale plus a sample copy. They’re dated from 2013 through to 2019 £20 for the lot. I’m based near Northwich, Cheshire

I guess that depends on your definition of strong tea. My work colleagues would have you believe that a strong brew is anything that slightly taints milk. 🤢

£14.50 😳that’s a bit steep. Last November my local coal merchant was charging £12.70 and delivery is free of charge. I checked just before Christmas and the price had increased to £13.60 but even at that £14.50 is still expensive.

I have said coal inserts in our Morso and they work a treat. I can keep the fire ticking over by adding just 8-10 brikettes

We used it on a regular basis until moving out of the area a couple of years ago.

Will be of particular interest to anyone familiar with Wigan and surrounding area.

We have a Heritage Uno range on our boat which provides all our cooking, heating and hot water needs. It’s been very reliable for the last 8 years but in the last few days it’s developed a fault. Our usual engineer isn’t available anymore so can anyone recommend someone in the Cheshire area? We’re based near Northwich and would be willing to cover the travel costs for a reliable engineer from further afield. Thanks in advance

We always head up the Llangollen in the depths of winter. It’s wonderful. Can’t beat an early start on a crisp winters morning, back cabin stove keeping me warm and endless cups of tea.

Problem is it’s right next to a busy road.