Midnight

Don't know where the problem lies but since changing from monthly O2 to a Three data sim, connection speeds have generally been crap even when 3 bars are lit up on the Soyealink 535 router and the aerial mounted on the roof. I tried changing channel but no real improvement. Do I need to change any settings for Three?

Yes you will need one.

The Selby canal isn't very long so I doubt you would 'satisfy the board' just cruising between West Haddersley & Selby. The Ouse is tidal so isn't an option unless you go up to Naburn/York. The River Aire is also prone to flooding. The Aire & Calder navigations between Leeds, Goole, Sheffield and Wakefield is probably your best option.

I managed for 28 years using just Notepad++ HTML, Javerscript, CSS, PHP, Perl, SQL etc but I never came across /s except in a regular expression /s

Yes that's the chap did same to me in 2021 and I'm going back up to Chester next week - gulp!!

Bum against the beam for me but wouldn't be happy with a vlockie insisting I did it that way.

Found them! It's silly season on the Llangollen.

I do tickover isn't that what we are supposed to do?

Llangollen basin less than half full

Stopped for water today at Ellesmere. The pressure was up to Hebden Bridge standards so exceeded 30 minutes. Is this face bovvered?

Get stuffed!

A couple of weeks ago we cruised up Perry Barr locks around the Curly into the BCLM then into the city centre and back through Netherton tunnel down to the S&W. The canals were extremely quiet even the centre was virtually empty with a choice of moorings. Weed was not much of a problem just he odd touch of reverse required.

I've considered it and yer right, I just rembered it was built the week before the RCD came along.

Maybe a pointless post, rather just an observation. When I got the router last year the aerial was just attached inside the saloon window with the 4 suckers. I was on O2 and all seemed well with good connection speeds most places. I switched this year to the 3 data sim as recommended. Results were moderate to poor until I mounted the aerial outside on the roof. Now really good connection speeds. No surprise there, but as I said just an observation.

I'm stuffed! Midnight has no paperwork at all and I still can't find a HIN number. The shell was built 22 years ago by John White and fitted out by me. I do have the wiring diagram from Loomtec and the plans for sockets, water pipes, vents etc, and lots of fit out photos, but they were produced by me. As I don't want to sell I'm not too concerned. I'm certainly not thinking of shelling out £4000 for some paperwork. Arh, but I do have a secondary anchor point should the T-stud fail.

Isn't it just common courtesy to respect the residents? Those rings outside the new (ish) houses are good moorings so why upset people and risk losing them?

I wouldn't mind paying more but I think it would just go towards the usual non-essentials.

You need to tell Damian and Mr Parry, both lightweights.

Shroppie Fly another must stop place now. Food was excellent and a good range of beers. Landlord, Black Sheep, Shropshire Gold and Ghost Ship - I had a few of those and in tip top condition.

From Damian's July Boater's Update "So, if you’ve ummed and ahhed about ‘doing’ Standedge, now’s the time – it’s never been safer!" Safety hasn't been a concern but many boaters would love to do it. Apart from the limited number of boats allowed each week, the HNC is now so unreliable you have a better chance of winning the a bingo game as you have getting across in one go. If C&RT want more boaters to use it, allow more boats and maintain the locks! #Richard Parry - No joined up thinking.

You need the Good Beer Guide, but I do agree some pubs just don't know how to keep it. This trip we had HPA at Fazely (good) at Bodymoor Heath (poor) and at the United Kingdom (nectar). The 6X last night was good enough to stay tonight for another shot.

Got to say 6X isn't my type of beer, but managed 6 pints and it was as good as it gets. New barrel halfway through the evening so top notch. The 'locals' (mainly caravanners) were very friendly and the craic was brilliant. Managed a couple of songs. We've been asked to stay tomorrow and play some music as it's likely local musicians will attend. The 6X was very good, dispensed from a hand pump, and landlady Elaine told me they haven't used the jug for at least 10 years.

Open again. Big Jimmy on Kyle asked me to publicly thank Peel for a job well done only 24hrs stoppage.

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I was really referring to this forum. We have stopped at some really good pubs this trip and it would be nice to spread the word.