haggis Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 What's with all this wet stuff then? We left a lovely sunny Scotland yesterday and came down to kelpie with the intention of cruising the Llangollen as we haven't done that for years. First job was for iain to change the batteries and no sooner had he done it than the rain started and it hasn't stopped and the forecast doesn't look good. That'll teach us to pay more attention to the English weather ?. I was expecting June weather! Haggis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave123 Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 I know! Flaming June! It because they started closing locks for low reservoir levels! Had the stove on last night. At least the Leicester line should get topped up enough to stay open so I can get up there in September ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 All you need to know about the weather. June forecast seems to be accurate. I didn't see the forecast, or listen to the song and removed the stove collar and flue to deal with the bubbling paint and rust around it last week, so a fire isn't an option at the moment. Wrapped up warm instead. Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmck Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 Thus far, very reminiscent of the "Summer" of 2012. Set off with locks on restrictions. Decided to go north as more chance of a drop of the wet stuff. Never stopped raining for the rest of the summer! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 46 minutes ago, johnmck said: Thus far, very reminiscent of the "Summer" of 2012. Set off with locks on restrictions. Decided to go north as more chance of a drop of the wet stuff. Never stopped raining for the rest of the summer! That was the year that Ange and Dave were going to camp next to Kathy's boat for her 50th in July and ended up on her boat as the water was 3 feet deep where the tent should have been!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paringa Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) Sorry, it is my fault... I have done the prep and bought the paint. Although on the plus side it is washing the dust off... Edited June 11, 2019 by Paringa 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 12 minutes ago, Paringa said: Sorry, it is my fault... I have done the prep and bought the paint. Although on the plus side it is washing the dust off... No, It's CRT's fault. Lock restrictions together with doom and gloom prophesies always results in rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magictime Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 We had two rather grotty days' cruising in the rain last week, but at least we could consoles ourselves that it should help with water levels. The Ashby was certainly low beforehand, and as we head towards the L&L it could all get a bit nail-biting later in the summer without a bit of rain. Easy for us to say just now - the boat's in wet dock all week being painted, while we're staying with relatives in one of those 'house' thingies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterboat Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 The Trent was 18 inches down the other week couldnt get the mates boat onto its mooring! bet their is no problem now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momac Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, peterboat said: The Trent was 18 inches down the other week couldnt get the mates boat onto its mooring! bet their is no problem now 18 inches below what ? Here at Farndon it had been a bit low but not low enough to cause any issues . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 21 minutes ago, MartynG said: 18 inches below what ? Here at Farndon it had been a bit low but not low enough to cause any issues . Normal summer level at a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer McM Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 Thought the Coventry was low last week, water being 3 or 4 inches below the weirs, we bumped along the bottom of Ashby a few times too (more than normal). Heard a rumour there was a problem with one of the sluices on the Coventry and it lost a lot of water, but can't confirm. That's a lot of water from Glascote locks, to Sutton Stop, incl the Ashby. This morning water is cascading over the top of the weirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted June 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 It's not just english weather I should have checked! Just crawled through Middlewich. Apparently there is a festival this weekend and above Wardle lock it was interesting creeping between boats moored on both sides and one coming towards you. Saw a few names we recognised Haggis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momac Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 49 minutes ago, Naughty Cal said: Normal summer level at a guess. I would say so yes . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 Fear not the weather will improve from the 6th July to the 13th July Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machpoint005 Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 4 hours ago, haggis said: I was expecting June weather! And that's exactly what you've got! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted June 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 I have every faith that the weather will improve when it notices that we are boating. We seem to have the knack of getting good weather when we are boating to the extent that it is called "Street weather". Because we didn't plan this trip very far in advance the weather didn't have time to sort out itself out. Give it time! Haggis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland elsdon Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 Given up tied up cycled back ‘home’ having 5 years back repairs to do with tenant gone is marginally better than boating in rain. dont understand emulsion and water based stuff though, whats wrong with black tar and red lead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Brummie Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Jennifer McM said: . That's a lot of water from Glascote locks, to Sutton Stop, incl the Ashby. This morning water is cascading over the top of the weirs. What about Atherstone? But still a lot of water Edited June 11, 2019 by Ex Brummie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer McM Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 Just now, Ex Brummie said: What about Atherstone? But still a lo of water Drrr... you're right, how could I miss out Atherstone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Brummie Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, Jennifer McM said: Drrr... you're right, how could I miss out Atherstone! I often wish I could!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 5 hours ago, Jennifer McM said: Thought the Coventry was low last week, water being 3 or 4 inches below the weirs, we bumped along the bottom of Ashby a few times too (more than normal). Heard a rumour there was a problem with one of the sluices on the Coventry and it lost a lot of water, but can't confirm. That's a lot of water from Glascote locks, to Sutton Stop, incl the Ashby. This morning water is cascading over the top of the weirs. The Coventry is low, my boat is on the bottom, so it is lower than it was at the end of last August. Hopefully todays rain will increase the levels, so we can get off the mooring and have a cruise to celebrate 5 years of owning DQ. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 Getting a bit fed up of watching rain now! Still no let up here in wet Worksop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickent Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 We have just come down Atherstone flight in the pouring rain, not pleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 Bouncing down here again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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