chris9digits

Hi Tam and Di ,hope your both well. That looks like a daring and expensive docking, I'm assuming that it was at Uxbridge, may have given both you and John a few sleepless nights.

Hi Tim , many thanks for posting these images,I have never seen them before , I'll definitely have to visit the museum and take a closer look. The second image in particular is a rich source of detail of the changes that occurred after the well documented promotional and lock opening earlier shots. I'll spend a good few hours now looking and puzzling and hopefully finnish with a more accurate "Progress" . Many thanks, Chris.

Hi Tam & Di , my apologies I just tried to send you a PM but I have had to open a new account and am not allowed to send messages. The "Progress" project is alive and kicking, both Stephen and I are fully committed to seeing "Progress" as close to the original press photographs as possible. We have however been through a lumpy period of obstacles and ill health that have slowed the project considerably, as you know I choose to work alone so if I have a bad day / get sidetracked or even take a break "slow progress" becomes "no progress". At present I am about 2/3rds of the way through the shearing, I have reinstated the frames to cater for the original size of side decking and the project is moving along at a steady if unspectacular rate. I have chosen not to update on this particular forum because of the anti wide-boat lobby, however I would like to thank all those who have been so supportive and really look forward to seeing you if you get time when you are over. Happy boating, Chris.