Up-Side-Down Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 I find this a fascinating announcement. Can anyone elaborate please? Notice Alert Kennet & Avon CanalStarts At: Bridge 198, Churchill BridgeEnds At: Bridge 199, Midland Bridge Wednesday 18 September 2019 08:00 until Friday 20 September 2019 17:00 Type: Advice Reason: Maintenance Original message: Please be advised Banes contractors will be undertaking diving works to carry out repairs to the existing silk curtain at the location above. Expect minor delays along the navigation as boaters are advised to slow down through the works to enable the contractors to carry out the works safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerbeerbeerbeerbeer Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Misspelling? Predictive spelling? Silt Curtain. But I did wonder if the softy southerners want a soft barrier to avoid scratching their boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmr Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Goliath said: Misspelling? Predictive spelling? Silt Curtain. But I did wonder if the softy southerners want a soft barrier to avoid scratching their boats But you know that the K&A canal is lined with silk and the towpath paved with gold, that's why its so popular .............Dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up-Side-Down Posted September 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Well there's two possible explanations which should help me sleep easier ............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerbeerbeerbeerbeer Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, Up-Side-Down said: Well there's two possible explanations which should help me sleep easier ............. Silt curtains are supposed to keep the silt and shit and stuff, (but mainly silt) away from places where it’s not wanted ? 21 minutes ago, dmr said: But you know that the K&A canal is lined with silk and the towpath paved with gold, that's why its so popular .............Dave. I’ll send you PM why it’s popular. I’ll get told off on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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