luctor et emergo Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 A friend of mine offered me 6 large lift pumps a while ago that were used to empty a swimming pool, If he still has them I know that we could use them. They are in Dorset but that's a minor issue. I would be more than happy to enquire... Coupled with the collective knowledge and skills here we could have her up quickly I am sure. Of course in Trees time. I'm near Dorset, if needed, just shout. Having your boat sunk, is the single worst thing that could happen. And could happen to any of us. As always, if. Help is needed, shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i love my narrowboat Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 It warms my heart to see our boating community rally round with offers of help for a stricken fellow boat owner. without doubt boaters are the best sort of friends to have :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Potion Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 If an extra pair of hands are needed, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanted Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 I'm near Dorset, if needed, just shout. Having your boat sunk, is the single worst thing that could happen. And could happen to any of us. As always, if. Help is needed, shout. Perfect, if the word goes up I am sure a relay could work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel carton Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 It warms my heart to see our boating community rally round with offers of help for a stricken fellow boat owner. without doubt boaters are the best sort of friends to have :-) It's cos we rock Ps I have a de humidifier which you can have, it's doing cock all in my garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigglefingers Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Tree, I've only just read this but I am so very sorry. When you're ready, get in touch. I can help with the soft furnishings - I've got sewing machines, thread and fabric; foam can be obtained and I'm sure Carl would lend the benefit of his wisdom too. Just let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowten Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Since I heard of this I have been thinking about what I should say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStringPudding Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 So sorry, Tree. I can offer little more than my time. If that's something you can use, for any jobs to get everything shipshape again, or just for an ear to bend, let me know. Thinking of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathleen bridget Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 So very sorry Tree to learn of this, if i can be of any use to you ie. can help make soft furnishings please let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowten Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Does anyone know of the current situation as regards Tree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Tree, I've only just read this but I am so very sorry. When you're ready, get in touch. I can help with the soft furnishings - I've got sewing machines, thread and fabric; foam can be obtained and I'm sure Carl would lend the benefit of his wisdom too. Just let me know. Definitely. I can't provide any raw materials (apart from thread) but I am happy run up new covers if fabric is sent my way. I also have the contents of a caravan that you can borrow until your new stuff is made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire~rose Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Definitely. I can't provide any raw materials (apart from thread) but I am happy run up new covers if fabric is sent my way. I also have the contents of a caravan that you can borrow until your new stuff is made. I don't think the part bolt of fabric that you are currently bidding on in the auction would be sufficient for what will be a whole boat's worth of furnishings but at risk of alienating you Carl I might have to outbid you for it if it would be suitable for Tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i love my narrowboat Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Does anyone know of the current situation as regards Tree? Hi Tree is ok and in the process of getting things sorted, she is touched by your kindness on the forum :-) Sue ILMNB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire~rose Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Thanks for letting us know she is ok. I know I am not the only one who finds herself thinking of her regularly over the last period. e appreciate your upates thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i love my narrowboat Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Thanks for letting us know she is ok. I know I am not the only one who finds herself thinking of her regularly over the last period. e appreciate your upates thank you you are very welcome.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larkshall Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Arrested? What for? They can always do you for 'obstruction' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larkshall Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 I am so sorry for Tree. I have never met here, or exchanged messages with her, but I do usually read what she posts . I'm too far away to offer anything other than moral support alas. Just to say thinking about you. Its a pity the boat couldn't be raised quickly and the cleaning and drying process started, flushing the engine and transmission etc. Not much would just be a bare shell. I just hope Tree hadn't too many small irreplaceable treasures that have been lost. Once again, so very sorry your plight Tree. regards David aka larkshall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big COL Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 The water levels on the river Nene are controlled by the E/A via the barrage and the washlands at Northampton, this was designed to prevent Northampton from flooding. In the event that we receive extreme amounts of rain, water is collected and stored at the washlands and then released as and when possible. Under normal conditions and normal rainfall this works very well, to the point that you hardly notice a change in the river levels. The problem arises when everything goes into overload due to extreme weather conditions. To enable some semblance of control it is required to deliberately flood the floodplains, Billing Aquadrome exists upon one of these floodplains, when this situation arises the E/A advises Billing Aquadrome that this is going to happen, the problem that the E/A have is that because of high level of water in storage (due to continuous heacy rainfall) coupled with the big unknown of how much more rain will fall over the next few days they can only control the discharge to try and maintain a balance between what is being released and what is still flowing in from upstream. It is because of this unknown quantity of flooding that the management of Billing Aquadrome and Billing Marina have to make the decision to evacuate. It would be irresponsible of them to ignore the advice given, especially when life could be put at risk. Once this decision has beeen made the emergency services take over, there is a flood risk assessment for Billing Aquadrome and this then swings into place. The threat of arrest is to protect individuals who cannot see the dangers that could occur because of the unknown level of flooding. Under flood conditions the roads disappear and lakeside edges and streams converge into one very large lake, this could happen at night and the electricity supply could be lost so the park would be in complete darkness making a very dangerous situation, this is not a scenario you would want to subject people to. The first concern is to protect life, anything else is replaceable. The park management understands and sympathises with people's reactions to being uprooted from their homes, whether it be a lakeside lodge, caravan or boat, but the first and only concern is for their wellbeing. The marina water level rose by eight feet of water, even the adjoining hotel had to be evacuated, with the marina being on floating pontoons adjusting ropes was not required,and all moorers were allowed back on to the marina daily to allow them to check the boats with access only being possible by dinghy due to the landbridge being three feet under water. Billing Aquadrome management came in for a great deal of criticism from both caravaners and moorers, it possibly appeared to them that no one cared. Let me tell you that was far from the case - a small team that were allowed to remain worked tirelessly to protect both property and boats while senior management battled with the authorities to try and establish an early return, all of this goes unseen and criticism, although understandable, is not nice to take. The nett result upon returning was that there had been no loss of life and not one single property had been flooded with the exception of some sheds. I feel very sorry for Tree, I was the one who had to give her the bad news, why Free Spirt went down is still unknown. She is due to be raised sometime next week by divers and air bags and then possibly the cause may be revealed. I hope this goes someway to explain what has to happen in circumstances like this which unfortunately causes opinions to be formed with the lack of information, evoking all kinds of emotions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starcoaster Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 You're obviously pretty well informed about Billings marina and the local area in general, Big Col- Can I ask what your connection/ interest in the marina is please? (Apologoies if I have missed this in previous posts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 I'm sorry the thought of regular flooding and a 8' rise in the water is enough for me to keep well clear of Billing as a place to moor. I hope Tree was insured . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i love my narrowboat Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 reading BILLING MARINA RULES 15. Billing Aquadrome reserves the right to moor, reberth, move, board, enter or carry out emergency work on any boat if, in Billing Aquadrome's opinion, it is necessary to do so for the purposes of trying to: avoid damage to the boat or to any other vessel in the Marina; and/or ensure the safety of other users of the Marina; and/or ensure the safety of Billing Aquadrome's staff, premises, plant or equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 I'm sorry the thought of regular flooding and a 8' rise in the water is enough for me to keep well clear of Billing as a place to moor. I hope Tree was insured . Well BIGcol just said the marina has floating pontoons, so there is not so much of a risk as first appears from big level changes. MtB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Well BIGcol just said the marina has floating pontoons, so there is not so much of a risk as first appears from big level changes. MtB Indeed with walkways underwater , no power and access to check your boat by rowing boat whilst still in flood. Just a tad more risk and inconvenience that a normal canal basd marina I suspect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big COL Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 reading BILLING MARINA RULES 15. Billing Aquadrome reserves the right to moor, reberth, move, board, enter or carry out emergency work on any boat if, in Billing Aquadrome's opinion, it is necessary to do so for the purposes of trying to: avoid damage to the boat or to any other vessel in the Marina; and/or ensure the safety of other users of the Marina; and/or ensure the safety of Billing Aquadrome's staff, premises, plant or equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 reading BILLING MARINA RULES 15. Billing Aquadrome reserves the right to moor, reberth, move, board, enter or carry out emergency work on any boat if, in Billing Aquadrome's opinion, it is necessary to do so for the purposes of trying to: avoid damage to the boat or to any other vessel in the Marina; and/or ensure the safety of other users of the Marina; and/or ensure the safety of Billing Aquadrome's staff, premises, plant or equipment. That's to cover their backsides - it does not mean they are obliged to intervene if they see a boat in difficulties... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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