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  1. J R ALSOP
    I remember it well, was working for Peter Froud, lets have a bit more of it, sort a few out.
  2. J R ALSOP
    I was once told a spitfire flew under the suspension bridge over the river Dee in Chester.
  3. J R ALSOP
    I would have been too embarrassed to start the topic, things like that are better kept to yourself and then when someone has a similar problem, say, I remember once a dodgy terminal connection caused me a similar problem.
  4. J R ALSOP
    Being a boat safety examiner i can tell you people use socks, bra's, T shirts, bar towels and all other things to stuff into them.
  5. J R ALSOP
    I was going to reply but i am loosing the will to live, you have answered your own problem. A clue:- fuel filter, but keep it to yourself.
  6. J R ALSOP
    Well i can see two horses when you zoom in.
  7. J R ALSOP
    I was always lead to believe it was boats in transit that were exempt, a bit like a drinks licence on a trip boat, trains etc, when it is underway, it is not required.
  8. J R ALSOP

    Cooling fins

    J R ALSOP replied to Roxylass's topic in Lister

    I like the extra cold start device, never seen one of them on a Lister before.
  9. J R ALSOP
    Never read so much praise in one hit for Bukh, I am one of the first on the UK canals with a 2G105, this year its 38 years old, not vintage but it will be, (unlike me, 73 years old tomorrow.
  10. J R ALSOP
    You could try and trace the person who dumped the one at Marston Junction last year, he or she managed it without removing the bowl.
  11. J R ALSOP
    Had to wait to fill up with water while one of the houses were watering their garden and filling a paddling pool in June.
  12. J R ALSOP
    If you you like Gin, this is the place (Palace) to be,Madam Barlow will be at her dispensary, also the commentators from Rickmansworth Tug of War will be in attendance, not a thing to miss.
  13. J R ALSOP
    Been to the last three Shackerstone festivals, no problems for passing boats, moorings in the close vicinity are scarce but not a long walk to festival site or railway (a must).
  14. J R ALSOP
    Well i've had sixty years of exhaust in my face from Bolinders, Seffles Listers and for the last thirty eight years a Bush 2G105, no problems at 73 years old. however I have never smoked cigarettes.
  15. J R ALSOP
    The "D" is on the battery symbol below the light.
  16. J R ALSOP
    Been and seen it today as they were rigging it, it is a monster, if it will fit the canal it will lift it. I told told them they could lift a pair out together with it.
  17. J R ALSOP
    You could buy a map
  18. J R ALSOP
    As Tony says, phone TW Marine at Furness Vale 01663745757 and speak to my son Nick.
  19. J R ALSOP
    They are moored about a mile above Hurleston on Llangollen canal.
  20. J R ALSOP
    Shackleton is looking decidedly sad, just gone past it, also M&J have enforcement notices on them as do Siberia & Buckingham further up the Llangollen.
  21. J R ALSOP
    When you tie your boat up, all rights finish where your pins are knocked in. End of.
  22. J R ALSOP
    Going past on Tuesday i will take a picture
  23. J R ALSOP
    unfortunately now road access
  24. J R ALSOP
    it is well hidden behind the bushes
  25. J R ALSOP
    I don't believe it!!!
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