MIKE P

Any news on another pub that closed, The New Inn at Norton Junction.

Is the gland lubricated by water from the weed hatch? Would minute particals in the water act as an abrasive over time?

Have a look at www.cleantabs.co.uk it might be what you want

Not too bothered on make, as long as it is reliable, and fit for purpose.

I already have 20A MPPT Controller with led indication only. I would like one with a digital display showing amps into the batteries.

Can any of you members point me in the right direction for a 20amp solar panel MPPT digital amp/volts readout display unit?

Probably half a dozen waiting to come down. Looking out of my window now and there is a narrowboat heading towards Osney lock. I am moored below Folly Bridge waiting to go up, will wait until tomorrow I think. Hopefully Osney to Godstow will be off red boards by then.

Thanks Old Goat. My last line should read 'That is to say, if I can get off the River Thames.' I'm heading for the Oxford canal.

Where could I find information, online, about the River Cherwell stream condition for navigating between Shipton Weir Lock and Baker's Lock? That is to say I can get off the River Thames.

Anyone on the Thames near Reading area?

The EA also advise; Caution stream increasingWe advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to find a safe mooring. This is because river flows are likely to strengthen and red boards could be displayed very soon and without warning. Caution stream decreasingWe advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to navigate with caution. More info for River Thames if you look at the following link http://riverconditions.environment-agency.gov.uk/

At Osney Island at the moment, Boats passing up and downstream. Bit of a flow on the river, although navigation should be fine with caution.

Nice to hear of your progression, after mooring near the 'mast'. We are currently in Banbury, heading for the river. Hope to see you on the way back late August.

Thanks for that, missed it first time around.

Thanks for all the recommendations. I tend to use an extra long gas hose and use the gas supply from the bottle in the gas locker, with the BBQ sited on the towpath. I have gone for a Weber Q120 with stand. Expensive, but I suppose you get what you pay for. (I got it for £164.05p with discounts, Etc). Which I believe, will last for years. Some days in the summer it is just too hot to cook indoors, therefore the towpath BBQ is a cooler option under shade.

Barbeques also use gas, for instant heat, less mess, than ccharcoal or wood. So what you call an outdoor gas cooker, yes thats what I mean in your terms of interpretation. So what outdoor gas cooker would you recommend? Any recommendations welcome.

Yes, one that would stow away easily and not take up too much room.

Getting ready for another years boating and on my list will be a new gas BBQ. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Just had my renewal today from Colledge today, happy enough to say same premium as last year!

Discovery 3, aerodynamics of a brick.