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It has happen and will happen again. We have one loony farmer just to the east of March on the south bank. I stopped to go down the weed hatch, Few mins later a gun went off the SOB demanded I move. In the eyes of a gamekeeper or farmer your up to no good (Nicking a few of his game birds)(Nicking his crops). few weeks back I passed a boat which had moored on bank next to a field of spuds. Where was the crew, Digging up spuds. Firesprite In the Fens

On rivers the banks are privately owned, You may yourself on the wrong end of a shotgun, Law of trespass applies. Even if you tie to a tree. Firesprite In the Fens

1) Floating pontoons located in local Park (Midsummer Common), 1 mile east of Northampton Town Lock, Water and Waste point located north side of the river ½ mile downsteam of the lock. 2) It is marked on my EA map, These mooring can be used April to October for overnight use. 3) You use a spare club mooring (Speak to one of the members. 4) The moorings are in the Marina (Left at the bridge and down passed the back of the pub. 5) A pleasant rural spot opposite a large caravan site, just before the lock. Moor long side the bank, and insure that your mooring stakes are well hammed in. Cogenhoe has no shops, and it is a 10 Minute walk up the hill to the village pub, the Royal Oak.(Use of the field bank is by agreement with the landowner this is the case with a number of the moorings on the nene) Services (loos, Showers, Shop) at the caravan site next to the lock. The following are a few good mooring sites Wellingborough Embankment 11 ¼ miles 13 locks The moorings here are located in a riverside park, ½ mile south of Wellingborough town centre, The moorings are stoned faced with mooring posts. There is a retail park over the other side of the roundabout which includes a supermarket. Two pubs can be found nearby. The railway station is 1 mile away (Direct trains to London, Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield). The town has a range of shops on offer in the 'Swansgate' Shopping Centre. As well as many notable buildings to explore. Irthlingborough 16 ½ miles 16 locks The town of Irthlingborough is in the heart of Northamptonshire. It's the home of the Rushden and Diamond Football Club. There are good moorings here with room for many boats. The moorings can be a bit noisy on match days. There are no shops or pubs nearby. Denford 22 ¾ miles 20 locks A grass bank on both sides of the river above the lock, a gangplank may be required. There are no shops in Denford. The pub “Cock Inn” is located on the east side of the village. Thrapston 23 ½ miles 21 locks At the Nine Arches Bridge the pronunciation of the River Nene changes. From the source of the river it's pronounced as the 'nen'. Downstream of this bridge it's pronounced as the 'neen'. The moorings are located on the northside bank upstream of the bridge, it is a grass bank so you may need to use the gangplank, A range of shops can be found in Thrapston with a market on Tuesday. The best pub for food is the 'Woolpack' in the village of Islip (15 mins) Wadenhoe 28 ½ miles 23 locks (W,S,PO) King's Head Pub is a popular stop for boaters. The Village Store and Post Office is located on Aldwincle Road. Ashton Mill 34 miles 27 locks A quiet mooring located next to lock on the mill stream. The mooring has a grass face . 15 minutes walk to east is the village of Ashton, Where the 'Chequered Skipper' Pub can be found, There are no shops. A 20 minutes walk away is the market town of Oundle which is delightful. The town centre is built of local Jurassic limestone with roofs of Collyweston slate. The 13th century parish church, with its spire, is striking. There is also a renowned public school, and the girls and boys can be seen shopping in town, in their traditional uniforms. Oundle has no serious supermarket, but there are banks and lots of useful shops - including excellent butcher, delicatessen and bakers. The City of Peterborough is 40 minutes away by bus (X4). Fotheringhay 39 ¼ miles 30 locks The moorings here are pleasant and quiet. There is a small overnight charge, which should be paid at the Castle Farm Guest House. The 'Falcon' pub is known for its food (15 mins). There is record of a wooden castle built at Fotheringhay in about 1100. It was rebuilt later in stone, and then enlarged in the 14th century. It was of the "Motte and Bailey" type, with the main entrance on the north side. Fotheringhay Castle was where Richard III was born in 1452, and also where Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded in the Great Hall in 1587. It was pulled down in 1635 There is a useful water point hidden next to the bridge. Nene Valley Railway, Next to Wansford Station (Floating pontoons) There are also a number of clubs and marinas as well At Elton lock, The use of the bankside is no longer allowed due to the actions of some. That should be it, One last thing don`t just moor anywhere, some of the landowners have guns. Firesprite In the Fens

It`s come round again, They need to shift some stock, So raid the kids `piggy banks` and the other half`s PDF Jar and head off down to Midland swindlers 7th October 2011. Firesprite In the office

How about `Steves Dream` or `Off The Ralls` but then some of your sibs may just call it `Steves Folly` Firesprite In the Fens

I agree that jabsco pumps are far better than johnson jobs. I have two par-max-4`s, one on each circuit and set so either one can power both circuit should one fail (In dally use for over ten years and not one has failed) Firesprite In the Office

Foxes stopped using the Ford engine over tens years ago, Due to the problems with the timing belt going bang and bits of the engine flying everywhere. Hence the use of Beta engines with their geared timing instead. Firesprite In the office

They may have done at one time, In the the time i been here, Its always been "beta`s" being installed. Firesprite Back at the office

It is a major job to pull a boat off these barriers and cables can break. It will not be the insurers footing bill if it is found that you broken the basic rules but you, plus the fines and possible prison time if some one is killed due to your actions. Beware the MCA Accident investigation branch. Firesprite In the Fens

The well known last words. Firesprite Back in the Fens

Don`t fancy your chances with Middle Levels waterman`s weapons against speeding?. Shame they were looking forward to have a go at such a challenging target. Firesprite On the train home

Try rubbing a kipper on your neck, They soon jump in to bed. Downside is smell of kippers. Firesprite In the office

If she comes on to Middle Level. She will not be able to out run the Waterman`s Club`s torpedoes. It be fun to see her try. Should she out run them. There always the Fenland militia`s SS20 to fall back on, Along with supporting fire from the T54`s. Firesprite Back in the office

Rule of thumb, One inch of rain equals a foot of water on the river. Firesprite In the office

But its better for your Roses. Firesprite In the Office

I have the same problem with able seacat `Tigger` (Who sees himself as Großadmiral `Tigger`) who demands cream. Firesprite Back in the office

Out of use about 32-40 weeks of the year depending on the weather. and this is the only heating. Firesprite Back in the office

Only thing I would add is to fit rope fenders to whatever boat you have so that they have some thing to climb up out of the water. As you have four cat you need to rate one of them Leading Sea cat`. In the cats eyes` they are the officers and you are the crew. Firesprite In the windy Fens

Its not cold, What you going to do when winter comes. But then I only just returned from the Faroe Islands, Where there only two seasons July and winter. Firesprite Back in the windy Fens

Does it matter if its mandatory. Only a fool goes out on the river without one. Firesprite In the windy Fens