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I have a good photo of the offending bridge on the Staffs and Worcs with the offender giving me a v sign. perhaps my camera was not macho enough
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Over the years I have experienced several incidences of having stones/conkers/acorns/fresh water mussels lobbed at me or else items dropped from a bridge. Of the more (hopefully) unusual Phlegm from Staines Bridge A plastic duck from a tower block on the Farmers Bridge flight A pair of underpants filled with mud (yes I did check) from the bridge at Marston Junction. Anyone else got anything exotic to report?
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Tonic required. Send in your photos of what is nice on the waterways now.
MPR replied to DandV's topic in General Boating
ss Shieldhall must be worth a mention -
The episode airing on Channel 5 at 2000 this Thursday 7th will, amongst other things, feature the Duchess of Cocklemoor in Langport on the River Parrett
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Potter Heigham Bridge on the River Thurne is a good place to watch this effect when the pilot takes hire cruisers through.
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A side fender? Maybe not, a bell rope perhaps.
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Mooring choice between Wolverhampton and Crewe
MPR replied to max campbell's topic in General Boating
We were at Great Haywood for many years and found it an ideal centre for cruising routes. All necessary services together with engineering. Also a fairly decent farm shop and cafe. Hopefully the threat of HS2 has disappeared (for now?) -
I once sued a photographer in the county court citing the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 and was awarded a reasonable amount. In the event he went bust and I got nothing.
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I've regularly seen batteries, Could never understand this. Over the years I have liberated many from the C&RT compounds and weighed them in. Went a long way to paying for new ones.
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Wednesday 25 October 7.00pm BBC2 from Tooleys
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Foam for Comfort always served us well www.foamforcomfort.co.uk
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The Wey & Arun has suffered this for years
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Dundas Arms Kintbury
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A few years ago we moored up in Macclesfield jus before the aqueduct opposite an old warehouse with flapping corrugated iron. There were quite a few boats there when we arrived but, by early evening, we were totally alone. What did they know that we didn't. We found out some time later when the prowler arrived. Guess it's all changed now with desirable apartments opposite.
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Some 20 years ago I went on a one day diesel engine maintenance course in Rugby. Done all my own servicing since then. The course fee, can't remember how much, paid for itself many times over.
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Etruria, outside Festival Park Marina or outside the Toby Carvery if very lucky.
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Sheer luck of the draw. Personally we have never had any trouble mooring in Stoke. If you are really worried you could always go into Festival Park Marina
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OK but how about heron crap which I find even worse
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I see they have made an arrest which in my mind makes it even worse
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Vandals attack Wey & Arun Canal restoration https://narrowboatworld.com/14499-vandals-attack-wey-arun-canal-restoration
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Several boats set to be removed from Bridgwater & Taunton Canal
MPR replied to Paul C's topic in General Boating
This morning CRT together with IWA volunteers cleared most of the silt behind the top gates of Firepool Lock to enable boats to lock up on to the River Tone. Just need more boat movements to keep it that way. -
Had coal and diesel off him many a time - a lovely chap. Sincere condolences to his family.
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What's going on here ythen? Trent & Mersey Canal Location: Navigation Closure: Preston Brook Tunnel, Trent & Mersey Canal leading to/from the Bridgewater Canal Starts At: Preston Brook Tunnel Ends At: Preston Brook Tunnel Please be advised Preston Brook Tunnel on the Trent & Mersey canal is currently closed to navigation due to an obstruction. Our team are on their way to site to assist with the situation.
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In my case (again not with a boat yard) filling in the forms resulted in a hearing in which I was successful and awarded compensation. The respondent then went into liquidation. Winning does not always equate with getting the dosh.
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Seem to recall there was a paper mill that made very fine paper for bibles.
