Ray T
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14 hours ago, Nightwatch said:
Some really good pictures there. Thank you for sharing.
Adamant looks good. Has it had a repaint in the last few years.
I also saw Tim West sat on a boat, no sign of Pru though. I may be mistaken though.
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31 minutes ago, Chop! said:
The link takes you to a different story!
BBC have changed the article ?????
Just searched the BBC Beds, Bucks, Herts sites and the article has disappeared.
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2 hours ago, David Mack said:
But where have you hidden the cable?
Here?
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Bit late to the party but, Mendip's throttle lever
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I initally read the title as pump out c*ap!
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After 65 + years of sitting on the things may I suggest a comfortable one. ?
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What a shock, so sad.
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May I suggest it isn't Tim giving to the various charities but those who have paid the car parking fee.
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Get in touch with "Uncle Richard" of this parish, sorted out a gear box sump pump for me.
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Try doing a Great Crested Grebe in vinyl. Can't post a piccy at the moment as I am away from my computer.
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"Sometimes when the future looks uncertain the only horizon we can see is the one that recedes from us into the past, then we tell ourselves things were so much better, grander and more exciting.
No matter we can see it now only in fragments the world was more complete."
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On 06/06/2018 at 22:07, Mike Nicoll said:
Hello Grawar
Interesting history not sure how qualified Malcolm Braine would be to suggest that Aries was the best Grand Union wooden motor boat hull left in existence, as there must have been a large number of wooden Grand union motor boats still in good shape at that time.
Indeed Arcturus which was the first wooden motor built for the Grand union Canal Carrying company was at that time a Passenger boat licensed to carry 54 passengers, so would have had to be in pretty good shape for this!!
Photo is a little faded but it is from an article in I Spy annual 1980.
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Just now, archie57 said:
- but can we trust CRT will check this roadway is removed properly...……
After the Press briefing I attended on Wednesday 6th I can say yes, they will.
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On 07/06/2018 at 12:53, Victor Vectis said:
You'll be sailing by next Richard!
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HS2 may kibosh some canal restoration and existing canals if they get their way.
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9 hours ago, AMModels said:
Updated blog with more photos from locals.
https://oldnblist.wordpress.com/2018/06/12/once-more-unto-the-breach/
First time I've seen a narrow boat with windscreen wipers.
Got my coat and taking the coat stand as well..................
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Tiller strings don't have to be attached to the cabin top.
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1 minute ago, pete harrison said:
Or has somebody used it when cleaning their teeth
Or blowing on the contents to cool it?
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On 12/06/2018 at 20:11, BWM said:
In the first picture there is a short rope attached to what looks like a ring fixed to the cabin top, any idea what the purpose is, not noticed one before?
Probably a tiller string, used to stop the tiller swinging in locks and catching the wall.
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For what it's worth, I have two lengths of rope with a nappy pin on one end a spliced loop at the other.
One is short and enables me to drop the loop over a dolly and the pin behind the Armco to make sure the boat doesn't escape on any occasion I single hand.
The other is longer and acts as a bow warp. It lies at approx 45 degrees ish to the Armco. The stern of the boat I secure with a "goat" chain. Never had a "nappy pin" come loose. If it does "clonk" I don't notice it.
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Just now, The Bearwood Boster said:
It's worth the walk into the village just to go to the butchers.We'll be there by car(taking a cool bag with us) hoping to park in one of our usual spots...
Was there this morning, bought a dozen "Braunston Bangers" and some bacon.
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1 hour ago, David Schweizer said:
Yes I know all about that, the trick is to drive onto the site and help the disblaed person into their chair/buggy, and leave them there whist the driver parks the car in the field, and then returns to join their friend/partner.
Which is what I do.
Whilst on the subject of mugs these are always worth another view: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Radio.WW2/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1933588070220513
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This is a Press release from the Canal & River Trust
11 June 2018
CANAL & RIVER TRUST APPOINTS CHAIRS FOR NEW REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARDS
The Canal & River Trust has appointed four Chairs to the charity’s new Regional Advisory Boards. They will use their local knowledge and contacts to connect the Trust’s waterways, and all their wellbeing benefits, into the lives of the communities that surround them.
The appointments, which are voluntary and for an initial term of three years, include people who have had significant experience in the private and public sector and who are keen to support the Trust in making an impact in their regions with all the benefits which the canals and rivers can bring. The Chairs bring with them a wealth of experience across many different industry sectors and a passion for our waterways.
- London & South East – Sir William Atkinson. Knighted in 2008 for services to education and community relations, Sir William is a Trustee of a number of charities including The Royal Shakespeare Company. He has advised government at both national and local levels and was appointed Deputy Lieutenant for Greater London in 2017.
- South West – David Hagg. As Chief Executive of Stroud District Council David’s authority is leading the award-winning restoration of the Cotswold Canal. He has been a member of a wide range of regional and national bodies and was formerly Chair of the Trust’s South Wales & Severn Waterway Partnership.
- East Midlands – Anil Majithia. With over 30 years of global business experience Anil is a Leicestershire Local Enterprise Partnership board member and Chair of Voluntary Action Leicestershire. He is a Governor at Coventry University, Trustee of DSU, Governor of North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College and a member of Governance Committee for Science Council.
- North West – Walter Menzies. The former Chief Executive at the Mersey Basin Campaign and a UK Sustainable Development Commissioner, Walter remains a sustainable development advocate and champion of the North West. He is a Visiting Professor in the department of civic design at the University of Liverpool, a Trustee of the Land Trust, and former Chair of the Trust’s Manchester, Pennine & Potteries Waterway Partnership. Walter will be supporting the transition of this region for 12 months.
- Recruitment is continuing for the Chairs of the West Midlands and Yorkshire & North East Advisory Boards.
The new Chairs will now begin the process of establishing their Regional Advisory Boards, which will be initially formed with committed volunteers who previously served in our waterway partnerships.
Richard Parry, Chief Executive at Canal & River Trust, said: “I’m delighted to welcome our new Regional Advisory Board Chairs to the Trust. The new Advisory Boards are a vital part of our commitment to working at a local level to make sure our waterways are bound into the regional networks we are such a vital part of, and will deliver wellbeing benefits to the numerous local communities we serve and the customers who use them.
“The Regional Advisory Boards will also inform how we transpose our strategic thinking into action, and find new and innovative ways to achieve our ambitions. They will be key influencers, identifying and working with regional decision-makers across all sectors to champion our waterways and rally support for the Trust.
“The calibre of the appointments we’ve made so far demonstrates the powerful draw of the waterways. It’s fantastic that such a range of people want to be involved in securing the future of our wonderful canals and rivers, continuing to make life better by water for this generation and those to come.”
ENDS
For further media requests please contact:
Fran Read, national press officer, Canal & River Trust
m 07796 610 427 e fran.read@canalrivertrust.org.uk
"orse harness
in History & Heritage
Posted · Edited by Ray T
Mighty be an idea to get in touch with Sue Day of the Horse Boating Society?
http://www.horseboating.org.uk/
She will most likely be able to help.
mross was last on here April 12th.