Oddjob Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 Nice to see CRT again telling people to use tow paths for their well being. What about my well being have all sorts coming past my front door! CRT not bothering to think about boaters well being. At the moment moored up on the offside so good but as we know these are rare, also only access is from canal and we are alone here so very happy.
ditchcrawler Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 6 minutes ago, Oddjob said: Nice to see CRT again telling people to use tow paths for their well being. What about my well being have all sorts coming past my front door! CRT not bothering to think about boaters well being. At the moment moored up on the offside so good but as we know these are rare, also only access is from canal and we are alone here so very happy. Yes and they shouldn't walk in the countryside past my cottage 2 2
Tonka Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 Or down my street past my front door. I have no front garden.
Mike Todd Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 40 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: Yes and they shouldn't walk in the countryside past my cottage Nor along the many urban streets of older terraces of houses where the front door opens directly from the street. Some of these are areas with higher infection rates.
Alan de Enfield Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, Mike Todd said: Nor along the many urban streets of older terraces of houses where the front door opens directly from the street. Some of these are areas with higher infection rates. It used to be fun to 'ring the bell and run away', now they just blow on the knobs. 1 2
David Schweizer Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Oddjob said: Nice to see CRT again telling people to use tow paths for their well being. What about my well being have all sorts coming past my front door! CRT not bothering to think about boaters well being. At the moment moored up on the offside so good but as we know these are rare, also only access is from canal and we are alone here so very happy. As you have managed to find somewhere away from the towpath, I struggle to understand why you are expressing concern. We always sought to find a mooring away from habitation or nearby road bridge access when cruising. It isn't difficult at this time of year, especially with most recreational boats locked in their marinas. Edited January 5, 2021 by David Schweizer 1
Tonka Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 In the first lock down crt limited the towpath use in the Braunston area apparently. Not sure why and whether there were over places
Graham Davis Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Oddjob said: Nice to see CRT again telling people to use tow paths for their well being. What about my well being have all sorts coming past my front door! CRT not bothering to think about boaters well being. At the moment moored up on the offside so good but as we know these are rare, also only access is from canal and we are alone here so very happy. If they are walking past and not stopping, and you are inside your boat, what danger are they causing? Perhaps all houses that open straight onto pavements should ban all pedestrians as well? 1
Popular Post MHS Posted January 5, 2021 Popular Post Report Posted January 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Alan de Enfield said: It used to be fun to 'ring the bell and run away', now they just blow on the knobs. Pleasurable as it may be, if someone blows on your knob, they’re definitely not respecting social distance rules!! 1 5
mad dog n' Englishman Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 Or indeed doing a proper job.
Alan de Enfield Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, MHS said: Pleasurable as it may be, if someone blows on your knob, they’re definitely not respecting social distance rules!! I'll 'set em up' ....................................
Ex Brummie Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) Given the state of many towpaths at the minute, I doubt you will find it difficult to moor where there is little footfall. Then again, if you're looking for a nice paved path close to access points, you are in the same position as many city dwellers who front onto pavements or don't even have access to anything but a tiny balcony 5 floors up. You can at least move. Edited January 5, 2021 by Ex Brummie 2 1
Popular Post matty40s Posted January 5, 2021 Popular Post Report Posted January 5, 2021 We were out over Christmas into New Year, with a change from Tier 2 to 3 whilst we slept on Boxing Day. No problem, we were self sufficient and not planning any off boat visits. Towpath visitors, families and joggers ,cyclists etc were many. In Cosgrove, we decided to cross the Wolverton Aqueduct(into Tier 4), turn at the wharf and moor above Cosgrove (back in T3) in case it froze hard and we had tonice break back. A luminous cyclist came along ranting, climbed onto his towpath side boat(on it's own, South side). Not sure of everything he said with the engine going, but CRT, fools, T3, T4, not allowed, stupid, not on, VIRUS, and various 4 letter words were involved. As we moved away, he started to rant at families with pushchairs and joggers on the towpath in a similar vein. If he was that worried, nobody was walking the towpath above Cosford, he could have had his bubble. Anyhow, after our turn, I decided that to be safe, and make sure I didnt inflict any more catastrophe on him, I would wear a mask as I passed his boat. I did wave too. 2 1 2
Oddjob Posted January 5, 2021 Author Report Posted January 5, 2021 Stay in your home and local exercise rules say funny being so far out in the country and tow path still like M25 all locals yea right. Just like the numties driving from London to walk up Snowdon. Anyway stay safe as most comments from marina moored owners or house owning boaters who only go to the boat once in 6 months to check that’s it’s still afloat, then there posters who don’t even have a boat! Say no more.
TheBiscuits Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 2 hours ago, matty40s said: wear a mask as I passed his boat. A white paper boilersuit/painting suit would have really added to the fear factor ... Scuba tanks for extra points!
tree monkey Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 12 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said: A white paper boilersuit/painting suit would have really added to the fear factor ... Scuba tanks for extra points! I'm curious why only one hand is worth protecting, what does he do with that hand that makes it so special, I think we need to.... Actually maybe we don't need to know 1 1
TheBiscuits Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 Just now, tree monkey said: I'm curious why only one hand is worth protecting, what does he do with that hand that makes it so special, I think we need to.... Actually maybe we don't need to know No, we don't need to know why his right hand is tougher than his left so doesn't need protecting. We might need to know why he's stood so far into the tiller arc though ... maybe he's new at this! 2
Hudds Lad Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 it’s easier to do hand signals without a glove on 2
Midnight Posted January 6, 2021 Report Posted January 6, 2021 18 hours ago, Tonka said: In the first lock down crt limited the towpath use in the Braunston area apparently. Not sure why and whether there were over places If I remember correctly BW closed the towpath at Braunston (probably elsewhere too) when foot and mouth was killing cows. Seems the pandemic killing people isn't as high on the agenda.
Jerra Posted January 6, 2021 Report Posted January 6, 2021 42 minutes ago, Midnight said: If I remember correctly BW closed the towpath at Braunston (probably elsewhere too) when foot and mouth was killing cows. Seems the pandemic killing people isn't as high on the agenda. If they close the towpath in 2001 (F&M) how did that work for boaters? We were stuck up here in Cumbria.
David Schweizer Posted January 6, 2021 Report Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Jerra said: If they close the towpath in 2001 (F&M) how did that work for boaters? We were stuck up here in Cumbria. During F&M the towpath was closed to everyone, except boaters, who were issued with sachets of a disinfectant which had to be dissolved in a bowl of water. They then had to dunk their boots into the bowl of disinfectant every time they used the towpath. Boaters were also encouraged to move as little as neeccessary, we were overwintering at Thrupp at the time, and had to stay there until the outbreak was over. Edited January 6, 2021 by David Schweizer
Jerra Posted January 6, 2021 Report Posted January 6, 2021 1 hour ago, David Schweizer said: During F&M the towpath was closed to everyone, except boaters, who were issued with sachets of a disinfectant which had to be dissolved in a bowl of water. They then had to dunk their boots into the bowl of disinfectant every time they used the towpath. Boaters were also encouraged to move as little as neeccessary, we were overwintering at Thrupp at the time, and had to stay there until the outbreak was over. Ah. That makes sense. In the 67 outbreak which I was studying the disease was prevented from crossing the Severn by disinfectant on the bridges in Worcester.
Sea Dog Posted January 6, 2021 Report Posted January 6, 2021 14 hours ago, tree monkey said: I'm curious why only one hand is worth protecting, what does he do with that hand that makes it so special, I think we need to.... Habit: he's a closet golfer. He also shouts "Whack!" shortly followed by "F@*#!" randomly, but it's not Tourette's. 1
Jen-in-Wellies Posted January 6, 2021 Report Posted January 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Midnight said: If I remember correctly BW closed the towpath at Braunston (probably elsewhere too) when foot and mouth was killing cows. Seems the pandemic killing people isn't as high on the agenda. Cows have economic value. People don't! The current virus has a preference for killing very old, or sick people, both of which cost more money than they make. Hence the relative lack of concern.
roland elsdon Posted January 6, 2021 Report Posted January 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Jen-in-Wellies said: Cows have economic value. People don't! The current virus has a preference for killing very old, or sick people, both of which cost more money than they make. Hence the relative lack of concern. Different transmission route. Through contact on ground. car tyres and feet. Used to have to disinfect wheels and shoes. Cows cant socially distance. people can make choices and unfortunately many chose to put their own family at risk over christmas. 1
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