THRIFT notice

[dixi188]

Went through Claydon Locks yesterday. There is a notice about saving water and the last line said to follow the THRIFT code.

I've been boating for over 20 years and had my own boat for 10 and I've never heard of this before. Is it new or just a CaRT secret.

This is from the CaRT website:-

 

THRIFT

• Two in a lock? Share locks
• Help keep it in. Make sure gates and paddles are shut
• Report any leaks to us
• Invite oncoming boats through. Don’t empty or fill locks if someone else can make use of the water
• Find another favourite. Explore less busy parts of our network
• Think ahead. Plan cruises to minimise use of locks

The THRIFT code is now in place across our entire network 

 

I used to work in aviation and we had a few Mnenomics to remember procedures but this one doesn't work for me.

Dixi.

[Mad Harold]

At least THRIFT is a recognised word.

When I was flying we had to remember stupid ones like BUMPF, HASEL.

[robtheplod]

3 minutes ago, Mad Harold said:

At least THRIFT is a recognised word.

When I was flying we had to remember stupid ones like BUMPF, HASEL.

I needed tweezers to get rid of my BUMPF HASEL

[Hudds Lad]

10 minutes ago, robtheplod said:

I needed tweezers to get rid of my BUMPF HASEL

Did the cream not work then?  

 

29 minutes ago, dixi188 said:

Find another favourite. Explore less busy parts of our network

I would, but it's probably closed due to lack of water/money/maintenance  

[MtB]

I've an idea them THRIFT notices have been on Claydon for years....

 

 

 

[BilgePump]

23 minutes ago, Mad Harold said:

At least THRIFT is a recognised word.

When I was flying we had to remember stupid ones like BUMPF, HASEL.

At least they sound like almost words, unlike SOHCAHTOA which was drilled into us at school

[Hudds Lad]

1 minute ago, BilgePump said:

At least they sound like almost words, unlike SOHCAHTOA which was drilled into us at school

Isn't that East of Java?  

[BEngo]

THRIFT dates back to about 1994/5 when there was a dry winter/spring.  NABO gave BW a good kicking about their lack of planning for the consequences in some press stuff and The Times or Telegraph  ran a lifestyle page article on it which rather p'-d off BW and some of the hire trade.  THRIFT then appeared.   I still have a couple of THRIFT T-shirts that BW handed out at the launch.

N

27 minutes ago, Mad Harold said:

At least THRIFT is a recognised word.

When I was flying we had to remember stupid ones like BUMPF, HASEL.

It was HASELL ( Location and Lookout)  in my day...

 

Not to mention My Friend Fred, who Had Hairy Balls, when downwind.

 

N

[Alan de Enfield]

4 hours ago, Mad Harold said:

At least THRIFT is a recognised word.

When I was flying we had to remember stupid ones like BUMPF, HASEL.

 

I was taught this one (checks whilst at the hold)

 

Tommy Tickled Mary's Pussy For Fun, Golly Gosh He Had Fun


TOMMY = TRIM

TICKLED = TROTTLE (Friction)

MARY'S = MIXTURE

PUSSY = PROP

FOR FUN = FULL AND FREE

GOLLY = GAUGES

GOSH = GYRO'S

HE = HATCHES

HAD = HARNESSES

FUN = FUEL (pump on, correct tank etc)