Help!

[Dave_P]

Hello lovely forum folk, I thought this might be worth an ask...

 

I was supposed to be heading from Birmingham to Lichfield last weekend for some repairs and was thwarted by the stoppage at Minworth. So I've GOT to get there this weekend or I miss my slot on the slipway. Now here's the problem....

 

Last night I fell in the cut (for the first time ever) and took a nasty bash on the way down, leaving me hobbling around. I know I've got three days to recover so fingers crossed I'll be ok-ish by saturday. Even so, the thought of single-handing down Farmer's Bridge and Aston flights whilst limping around the locks fills me with dread, so I thought I'd see if anyone would like to join me and help out on a few locks. I can promise alcoholic beverages, a bit of lunch and some sparkling conversation to any plucky guy or gal who might be up for it. Forum newbies who want to learn the ropes are also most welcome (provided your legs work reasonably well).

 

Got to be worth a try, hasn't it?

 

Dave

[arbutus]

Hi Dave,

 

I can help.

 

I've sent you a PM.

[DeanS]

If I was nearby I'd volunteer....I hope you get a "crew" sorted,and you mend your wounds soon

[Dave_P]

Thanks arbutus for offering, you are very welcome. But the more the merrier I say! All other offers are gratefully received.

[RLWP]

Hi Dave,

 

I can help.

 

I've sent you a PM.

 

Very handy man around a lock flight is arbutus

 

Richard

[cheshire~rose]

If I were nearer I would help too. Hope you recover quickly.

[Dave_P]

Thanks for the 'virtual' offers of help and kind words. I can walk and reckon I''d be fine with level cruising but single-handing locks would likely be a strain. Thanks Richard, for the vote of confidence in Arbutus, high praise indeed. Is this knowledge gained during a BCN challenge perhaps?

[RLWP]

Thanks for the 'virtual' offers of help and kind words. I can walk and reckon I''d be fine with level cruising but single-handing locks would likely be a strain. Thanks Richard, for the vote of confidence in Arbutus, high praise indeed. Is this knowledge gained during a BCN challenge perhaps?

 

Epic trip to Stourbridge

 

Richard

[Dave_P]

Huge thanks to the intrepid crew of Arbutus for getting me down the Farmers Bridge and Aston flights. My dodgy leg is healing fast but I don't know we'll it would have held up if I was on my own.

[RLWP]

He's a good lad, isn't he

 

Richard

[Dave_P]

He sure is and his good lady came to help too. I was the weak link because I ran out of milk, leaving me unable to provide tea or coffee.

 

p.s. I have milk now!