Hairy-Neil
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I suppose even the "Small" "Stars" represented a general increase in depth of hull-side over much of what went before, and I don't think were anything other than an attempt to come up with something slightly more modern, but still just a general carrying boat. They still tend to show considerably more freeboard loaded than say a FMC boat, don't they, (although the "Spice Boys" do seem to like to push their luck with Archimedes and Ara!!).
I recall reading a news item in Waterways World, perhaps 20 years ago, that Andy Boucher had loaded 27 tons of road planings on 'Cassiopia'. It was for a short haul run to Warwickshire Fly's, Stockton yard, though when I mentioned this tonnage to the 'Spice Boys' at the recent Alvecote rally they completely pooh-poohed the idea. I remember the photos at the time showed it to have far less freeboard than I've ever seen on Archimedes/Ara.
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I medium/long term store part used tins upside down. The skin then never causes me any problems.
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I think that the notice that Hairy Neil "borrowed" was put up for the 2000 BCN Challenge. Didn't get a photo of it then but I remember seeing it. It was only at the weekend of the Challenge that the "ban" on going down the arm from Ryders Green Junction was declared. Anyone who went down it would have been disqualified.
Not saying it wasn't the same sign that had been reused on subsequent challenges, just that I only had the sign away about 4 years ago, tops....
Our visit to the arm took place after the BCN Challenge was over.
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Stop and think for a minute. Its not OK to have this pollution but when the finance is available it will be sorted, its not Ok to have boats going up half a mile of canal stirring up pollution and wiping out fish stocks. Until CRT or the local authority do something constructive with this stub end there is no point in encouraging more problems. Dont forget the arm connects to the Walsall at the top of Ryders green locks so any pollution quickly spreads. I wouldnt advocate closing off any part of the BCN but sensible use and precautions are needed in this case. Cannot understand why CRT havent shut it off.
If you read the sign again you'll see it refers to the BCN Challenge. I saw its removal after the event as helping the organisers with the post event tidy up....
You'd also be naive to believe the polution hasn't alrady spread to the main canal. I was working Atlas & Leo down Ryders Green flight a few years ago and found several pounds empty, but for a trickle up the middle. If it wasn't the same black stinking filth as on the branch, it certainly seemed like it to me.....
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Someone had put up a sign the last time I was on the Wednesbury Old Canal? (IIRC that's the correct name for the surviving navigable? bit). Having proved it was navigable by making it to the end, we winded our 70ft boat around and escaped again to the main line whence I 'borrowed' the sign so as not to deter any other intrepid boaters from doing the same.
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This Diy guide to onboard home dentistry is aimed at anybody really who prides themselves as being accomplished Diy'ers, accomplished especially in the use of all the latest power and hand tools that're available these days. My guide should also please 'no end' the meanies amongst us that can't find an NHS dentist and refuse using private dentists on grounds of cost to get their old gnashers fixed.
So over the next year or two i'll explain how to go about it all in a safe and highenic manner.
Now let me fill you in;- I will be covering all aspects of the art of diy home dentistry from the use of the right tools for the job, through to the various kinds of aneasthetics, medication, embrocation and stuff like pills and tonics ect, teeth extraction, cleaning and polishing them, reconditioning and painting them, destroying rotten teeth, filling the voids up, abscesses, gum boils, ulcers, spongy rotting gums, scurvy, putrid smelling breath, dealing with any ''possible'' side effects of home dentistry and the manufacture of your own false gnashers ect and of course tidying up and making good afterwards.
I hope the following notes on this subject will benefit all those dead keen DIY'ers that may have mouths that resemble stone henge and old bomb sites in miniature and save you lots of dosh and afford you great satisfaction. Dr Count Bizzard.
Ps Episode 1. Toolage;--. Tools and equipment and knocking up a pucker dentists chair will follow later.
A motor trader friend of mine had a filling drop out over the holiday period, so made his own with chemical metal. He says it stung like hell for a bit at first, but then was as good as gold (no pun intended
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Are they?
I am definitely in the minority in the sector I volunteer for.
Brown Owl?
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Giggetty
May I thank you for your contribution to this five year old thread.
I'll wager there's older we could resuscitate.....
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Just had a few days on Willow from Middlewich Narrowboats (57' Trad, BC and a Lister SR3). In passing conversation, the boatyard mentioned it was being put up for sale. OK she's old and a bit battered but she has great character.
Mark
It seems all of the character boats are eventually going, my favorite, 'Maple' having already departed. I doubt I'll be hiring from them again.....
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Now I didn't like to say that....And its owner
Tim
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Health and safety would have a field day and probably environmental health with the girl dishing out the sandwiches....
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I'm amazed that the figures are that low....
There's a low railway bridge in Boston that pedestrians have to duck for...
There is indeed. And if you forget to duck as you are walking back from the supermarket to the moorings with bags full of shopping it bloody hurts
Drove through there today, the bridge is marked 6ft 3in and is considerably less over the pavement. It set me thinking just how low can a low bridge be....
Have found one at Bishton Crossing near Newport at 5ft 6in. Google also produced an apparently disused one at Hoddesdon at 5ft...
Anyone know of anything lower?
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Greenie for Mr.A !
Ditto!
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Met the modern day equivalent at Atherstone locks a couple of seasons back, pedaling the watchtower....
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A friend has a modern gas oven/hob, disguised as a range.
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You were lucky...
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Not quite sure I'm seeing the point then? Am still waiting at bottom of Atherstone for Tims call lol! Well, in Polesworth facing the wrong way
I guess Tim thinks it's his bat and ball and he'll damned well play with it how he likes....
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The fact that the truck is damaged will be self evident whether he stays at the scene or not. If he runs he can at least say to the boss that he saved the insurance no claims bonus (unless of course he is an owner driver with everything to gain).
It is unrealistic to try and absolve HGV drivers from all blame. Again, most Network Rail bridges are out of reach for farmers but 3 a day are struck. (Did I say 3. Make that 5).
George ex nb Alton retired
I'm amazed that the figures are that low....
There's a low railway bridge in Boston that pedestrians have to duck for...
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Perhaps we should try and find a week where he has no bookings at all - then block book a CWDF party on board both boats.
I would suggest, as numbers may be limited, that only devout atheists should apply, as that might help add to the fun!
Count me in...
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Are the guides volunteers?
From my memories of several previous visits I think they have a combination of both paid and volunteer staff.
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So did I, but it seems that there are some sensitive souls on here that found it too much.
Not to worry, our moderators have a tough job to do, so I'm not complaining.
Shan't extract the "juice" by trying again with another version, don't want to unduly irritate.
Perhaps we could translate it into German, like Python did with the world's funniest joke sketch....
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No it was just to illustrate Hairy Neil's beard and his total commitment to the CART ethos.
As it happens I'm off to a family funeral tomorrow so I currently have designer stubble...
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and I thought you'd made an amazing job of cleaning it up....
) till he was able to get it fixed properly... 
Wheeze of the century
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Where would be the sense in that with beer at £25/gallon....