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  1. The Llangollen

    in General Boating

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    Just come off the Llangollen after a trip up to Trevor basin and thoroughly enjoyed it as usual, although my baseplate has taken a battering on the section from Whixall to Trevor. I’m deepish at 2ft 9in and it seemed worse than last time we headed that way.

  3. Canals and Water Shortage

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    Posted

    On 05/05/2025 at 14:07, Pluto said:

    In 1971, the parking meters were excellent mooring posts.

    Rochdale Rally 394.jpg

    What a fantastic photo. There’s so many good things in it. The cars, the boats, the buildings, not to mention the general historical value of photos like this. Hope you don’t mind me stealing the pic for posterity. Might even make onto the wall of my boat 

    • Greenie 1

  4. Tom Kitching

    in General Boating

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    My wifey attended his ‘where there’s brass’ performance in Dutton dry dock last Autumn and thoroughly enjoyed it, unfortunately I couldn’t attend due to work. I’d definitely recommend his work both literary and musical 

    • Greenie 2

  6. The Anchor at High Offley

    in General Boating

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    Can anyone tell me if the Anchor at High Offley is open? We spent a rather splendid evening in there a few years ago and the last time I past it was closed due to the sad passing of the lovely lady owner. 
    We’ll be passing tomorrow and wondered if it had reopened?

  9. Epoxy v ice

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    4 hours ago, matty40s said:

    I had Comastic previously,  did a lot of ice breaking in 2009-11...and it didnt affect it. I now have Dacrylate epidac 16 2 pack , it also seems unaffected by ice breaking (nothing better than a winter cruise on a sparkling frosty day!!.)

    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.

  11. Gray community

    in General Boating

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    37 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said:

    I seem to remember my mortgage went up from something like 5 to13% in months, not years.

    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. 

  12. Gray community

    in General Boating

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    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. 

  16. 1 teabag = 4 STRONG mugs of tea

    in Living Afloat

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    On 20/12/2022 at 10:55, XLD said:

    I can't believe how many people use a tea bag in a mug. We use a teapot and get 4 mugs of strong tea from one tea bag (Yorkshire Tea). What a waste of money!

    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. 🤢

  17. Garage Forecourt Coal

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    2 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

    It's a last resort for most of us, isn't it, but last night I thought I'd grab a "just in case" bag off the forecourt on the way to t'boat cos I knew I was a bit low.  £12.99 for 10kg of Cosilite (never heard of it) or £24.99 for 20kg of Blaze. Streuth! Last I bought was off Jason on coal boat Bargus, and he apologised for 20kg of Excel being 14.50! Imagine the local garage being your normal source - hardly bears thinking about. :(

    £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. 

  18. Coal cage

    in Living Afloat

    Posted

    On 03/12/2022 at 10:13, matty40s said:

    Morso do a pair of extended triangle thingies which sit at the sides and direct the coals down to the grate. I have found they don a similar job to the fire bucket cage, without having the job of having to remove it and empty it out occasionally.

     

    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

  21. Heritage Range service engineer

    in General Boating

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    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 

  22. SLOW DOWN

    in General Boating

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    16 hours ago, tree monkey said:

    It's the beginning of silly season on the Llan, most boats are sensible but I think that because there are so many boats there is the same percentage of idiots in general just more actual number of idiots plus because you are already primed to notice and you have a lower threshold you notice them more.

    Plus by the time you get up to Chirk it's not uncommon for long convoys of boats to have built up as they are held up by Chirk aquaduct and the two tunnel, again this makes the idiots stand out because by the time the 15th boat has passed in a fairly short time it is easy to allow the grumps to take hold.

    There's no avoiding it, moor properly travel early or late and try to chill because it is worth it or do it in the winter because it's quiet, it rarely freezes and quiet frankly the last few miles in a cold frosty morning is just stunning 

    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. 

    • Greenie 2

  24. Poynting WiFi aerials

    in Boat Equipment

    Posted

    I’m looking to buy an aerial to work with a Huawei B535.

    There seems to be a big variation in price for the different omnidirectional aerials. My research has been inconclusive as to which will be my best option. I’m happy to spend more for the best suited to my needs.

    We use the WiFi for general internet browsing and streaming from Amazon prime, YouTube etc. 


    Any help from those wiser than myself would be much appreciated.

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