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Sounds like a friend of our who was advised to get a large maglight and a big dog. Oh you light up the vandal? No was the reply, the dog can see in the dark. Sue

The argos catalogue has several cookers with either the conversion kits or a note saying that kits can be obtained from the manufacturer. As long as you comply with the Boat safety scheme you are fine. Sue

I think you will find that the person who's name is on the side fitted it out not Ward. It is the boat sold to allegedly fund 'The Place in Greece' of the tv programme. It has been refitted since the original build which was also by the owner. Sue

If on a 48hr mooring you have to move every 48hrs. It will be difficult, but probably not impossible to find 14 day moorings. BW can say you are not complying with the licence conditions and refuse you a licence, then you get taken to court for not having a licence and evicted from BW waters. This happened to someone on the G & S last year. £50000 sounds very expensive for a boat of that age especially if it needs painting. Our boat is worth about £30000 if we are lucky. Good luck but buy a boat on a mooring. BW moorings are not transferable Sue

Yes sometimes we run the engine to charge batteries but not very often. I very often use my phone for the internet but we have no tv, washing machine or other high powered devices.Sue So you aren't going to pop in for a drink then!

I was going to dispute the nuts & berries but then realised I am drinking sloe gin. Definately not deprived. :-))

Get proper advice re the stove as the heat from the chimney can start a fire if it near wood or anything infalmable. You can make a hole in the roof by drilling a series of holes in the roof and tapping out the circle. Sue

Tony Brooks does diesel engine courses at Reading college. Sue

Welcome to the world of boating. Living an alternative lifestyle has drawbacks but I expect someone will be along to tell you how they get round them. I don't see that you have to pay council tax before you can vote. People of no fixed abode can register a park bench to vote. BW pay busines tax and I was told this included our council tax. Sue

Now on computer so can reply easier. This is England not America, we are a smaller country, less room, different rules. As to restoring more canals I am trying (a member of wrg) but BW can't maintain the ones they have now. The only reason there is petty fighting over moorings, as you put it, is because people ignore the fact that there are no moorings and still buy a boat. I hope I don't appear judgemental I am just puzzled as to why people think it is ok to do this. Sue

Please don't any of you moor near me and run a generator. In 20yrs we have never needed one. We cruise regularly to keep batteries topped up and are frugle with electricity. Sue

Yes some parts of the country the moorings are full. There is always the BW mooring tenders! Replying by mobile with difficulty. Sue

Why is it ok to get a boat and keep it on the canal when there is no mooring available? I don't think it would be acceptable to get a caravan and live in it whilst it is parked on the street whilst waiting for a site pitch

According to BW you are supposed to cruise around the system. This can be difficult if you work or have children at school. Find a mooring then a boat. Boats are more plentiful than moorings. Sue

We get loads of condensation and damp floors from the wine bottles! Sue

It does depend on the mooring but highly unlikely. I think you would have to own the mooring. Sue

Hope to go to Wendover if it happens and Saul if it doesn't flood Sue

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Orange eve and weekend unlimited £5 a month. I'm happy Sue

you can use the pump out cards in the washing machines. it is just a problem trying to find anywhere that sells them. Only one place had a notice saying where to get them. The place that they said was closed but the building that the notice was outside did although it wasn't on the list. Sue

Plenty of shower blocks/washing machines around here but a dearth of cards to use in them. Sue

Use less throttle? :-) Sue

Wouldn't it be easier to buy a boat on the Thames? We have seen plenty of broads cruisers when we have cruised the Thames. Sue

Anyone doing an offer on gas fridges? Sue

Debbi you can always email him at rob.mclean@britishwaterways.co.uk or phone him @ British Waterways Sue