matty40s
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It doesn't matter, it's a different worksheet and contractor so will not get done. I was chatting to some ex CRT lads surveying that earlier in the year, they know about the problems but are not allowed to do anything other than is on their worksheets, even though they walk past it on the way to the culvert . They don't even carry windlass' unless they are required to use them as part of the works specified.
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There is no Liverpool boats. Try Collingwood for a ( very ) similar style.
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Looks like theyve already shut the Leicester Ring until March 16th 2018
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In that case, why is not a single one of those locks down for Winter maintenance??
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It's pretty much buggered up my plans to Winter on the Soar somewhere as I don't finish painting until 1st week of November. Coming back for a March start will also be via the long way round.
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Ridiculous management decision. They cant be bothered to fill pounds below Kilby Bridge. Why not just shut the entire length from Saddington tunnel winding hole if the flight is short of water. Every boat using the flight down to Kilby is going to waste just as much water as a boat continuing to Leicester.
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Indeed, ,almost invisible...
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Planning Proposal - Macclesfield Canal - Marple
matty40s replied to 1st ade's topic in History & Heritage
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Had a chat to the old owners at Atherstone bottom who'd been to Alvecote, and moving it to Braunston for the handover.
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This tug deck has just sold too, only been listed a few days, if that!! https://rugbyboats.co.uk/listings/yarwood-66ft-tug-style-narrowboat-2012/
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3 days after being advertised.
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Not sure whether it's me, but I have had Ikea lights, in the bathroom , kitchen above the hob and main cabin for about 7 years now, strip style lights that are in warm white. They were supposed to fit inside cupboards or wardrobes and come on when the door was opened. All I did was cut the transformer off and wire into the 12v system. Not a single led bulb has stopped working yet. Exactly where my first one was fitted.
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Make that 3, this one's 17 years old and it's been on for 6 months of the year for the last 10.
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....and also towed by animal thingys on the towpath. .....
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Lit the Squirrel on Sunday, it was tasty but not a lot of it . Not been out for 5 days now, few coals in the morning and evening to keep it ticking over.
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Boat price register comparing advertised/realized prices
matty40s replied to Mick in Bangkok's topic in General Boating
Add a.couple of grand and I am sure someone will find some for you. -
You havnt sunk the dredger have you.....
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Kegworth Deep hasnt got any silly baffles, just as well as the ground paddle is invariably blocked with flood silt or wee(d edit to add)s.
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The lower Grand Union locks all have little signs warning you about the flows from gate paddles, open them and you are lucky to get any flow at all, never mind fill a lock using them. They are all blocked up with weed and plastic bags. The Soar navigation however, they work properly there.
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If you don't commission your own survey you are very silly. Patch welded 8 years ago and then only blacked once since. This boat has pretty much been neglected since I've been passing it for the last 10 years. It's probably why the exterior photo is so awful.
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not sure, as yesterday in my excellent boots, almost went helter skelter at the top of Braunston when stepping on the CILL painted bit, balancing between front end and one hand on the wheeled BBQ......I survived. note to self and others, CILL markings are slippy when wet.
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My advice is to keep the boat safely tied in the marina. There are regular buses to places like Audlem and Market Drayton, and it's far quicker too. You can visit the locks watch how not to do it, go shopping and still be home in time for Eastenders.
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I'll second that, and third it...
