Rob-M Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 Notice Alert Coventry CanalLocation: Lock 11 Atherstone, Coventry CanalStarts At: Lock 11Ends At: Lock 11Up Stream Winding Hole: Lock 1 Atherstone Top LockDown Stream Winding Hole: Winding hole, Grendon Thursday 23 July 2020 15:00 until further notice Type: Navigation Closure Reason: Repair Original message: The gate beam is broken at Lock 11, Atherstone. Our team will try to carry out repair works as soon as possible. Sorry for any inconvenience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 That'll cause a queue then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 I pity all the hirers rushing around the Warwickshire Ring in a week. The stoppage is too far round for most hire bases to be able to turn around and get back without being late. 3 minutes ago, Dr Bob said: That'll cause a queue then! Currently about 30-40 boats a day travelling to/from Atherstone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 Is that the one that was broken a week ago? We are setting off in that direction tomorrow, prob Wednesday before we need to do down Atherstone. Beams snapping seem to be getting more common, hopefully a splint will get it open quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 no, that was.lock 10, next one in pair. Some people will do anything to get some peace, eh, munk? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 Just now, matty40s said: no, that was.lock 10, next one in pair. Some people will do anything to get some peace, eh, munk? Shush 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, tree monkey said: Shush Eggsacktlee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, tree monkey said: Shush Is the monkey the secret C&RT vandal? Or even the Manchester Pusher, there are trains from Atherstone. C&RT are under attack by the gate munching worms. TD' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 20 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said: Is the monkey the secret C&RT vandal? Or even the Manchester Pusher, there are trains from Atherstone. C&RT are under attack by the gate munching worms. TD' Trains! One does have standards you know. Very low standards admittedly but trains! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, tree monkey said: Trains! One does have standards you know. Very low standards admittedly but trains! Terribly sorry, surely you don't use (whisper it) coaches? Can you still thumb a lift? ? You do have opposable thumbs I think, that's what monkeys have. TD' Its good to chat with someone who has a sense of humour! Thanks. Edited July 23, 2020 by Tracy D'arth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 2 hours ago, matty40s said: no, that was.lock 10, next one in pair. Some people will do anything to get some peace, eh, munk? Did he leave tell-tale chainsaw marks on the beam then? ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 3 hours ago, tree monkey said: Shush Any chance of doing something similar to one of the Glascote locks? That would make our pound nice and quiet again, like it was in lockdown. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 I know who was sitting on it when it broke!! But i'm not telling. Their boat managed to get through the lock - they then rangCRT to report the damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickent Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 23 minutes ago, Richard T said: I know who was sitting on it when it broke!! But i'm not telling. Their boat managed to get through the lock - they then rangCRT to report the damage. Ooooh you are a tease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanD Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Richard T said: I know who was sitting on it when it broke!! But i'm not telling. Their boat managed to get through the lock - they then rangCRT to report the damage. Ooh, sitting on a lock gate beam, that's naughty -- maybe CART will blame the whole thing on a fat boater 'cos gates aren't designed for that kind of stress? ? Edited July 24, 2020 by IanD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGoat Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, IanD said: Ooh, sitting on a lock gate beam, that's naughty -- maybe CART will blame the whole thing on a fat boater 'cos gates aren't designed for that kind of stress? ? For heavens sake don't tempt them..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Here is a picture of the damage, taken from Facebook. Certainly looks like someone was sitting on the beam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, john6767 said: Here is a picture of the damage, taken from Facebook. Certainly looks like someone was sitting on the beam. Clearly vandalism by boater, they gnawed away at the beam whilst the gate was open, they must have been bored waiting for those locks to fill now the side pounds are not used. I always think I could fill them faster with a bucket everytime I go there. Not been the same since the illiterate BW lockie was evicted, his driving around cutting grass stopped all the problems occuring and grease the paddle gear, magic mini tractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Looks like the lock is open, boats are moving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 23 hours ago, Tracy D'arth said: Terribly sorry, surely you don't use (whisper it) coaches? Can you still thumb a lift? ? You do have opposable thumbs I think, that's what monkeys have. TD' Its good to chat with someone who has a sense of humour! Thanks. Despite appearances I don't take myself too seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Quote Update on 24/07/2020: Repair works to Lock 11 is now complete. The navigation and lock are now open. Please proceed with care. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 7 hours ago, Richard T said: I know who was sitting on it when it broke!! But i'm not telling. Their boat managed to get through the lock - they then rangCRT to report the damage. Now where was it I saw you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudds Lad Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 when we came back through there on Weds i said to my better half i didn't think that lock was long for this world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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