BCN Challenge 2014 - 24 & 25th May

[patty-ann]

There is a photographic workshop at the BCNS HQ at Titford Pump House on the Saturday with the intention of seeing boats on the Challenge. We will be there in our boat to open the Pump House & do teas & coffees. You would be most welcome to join us.Let me know.

Thanks, trying to work out what where and how at the mo.

Patti

[nellieD]

Thanks, trying to work out what where and how at the mo.

Patti

Its a 10 minute walk from Langley Green Railway Station along the canal.

[Catrin]

Oi, Odin hasn't puked since last night! And it was only a titchy little puke.

 

 

And it was my fault - I gave him tasty biscuits. He likes tasty biscuits, but his stomach only likes mushy food and dog kibble at the moment. It was a biscuit too far.

Edited May 16, 2014 by Catrin

[RLWP]

Would 'Not currently puking Odin' do?

 

Richard

[Catrin]

Would 'Not currently puking Odin' do?

 

Richard

Ha! You are determined to get that in aren't you!

 

I really, really hope that he isn't going to do any more puking. We have got to be careful with what he can eat, but he's eating a normal diet - he just has to stay off anything that is a bit out of the ordinary for a little while.

[junior]

Anyone know the nearest elsan point to Gas street basin?

[Ange]

Another positioning move tomorrow - The Anchor at High Offley appears to be on our route and it'd be rude not to stop there.

[Captain Fizz]

Anyone know the nearest elsan point to Gas street basin?

Yes, we need to be as light as possible so we don't drag the bottom!!

[junior]

I'm holding in Hockly Heath until Wednesday when I will do my last bound into Gas Street Basin area.

Thursday I will re-fuel, water and empty the toilet etc. Friday morning will be stocking up with tea bags and Pringles. Friday afternoon the crew arrive and we will move to our start point+

[Ange]

Our toilet was emptied a month ago and with me pooing at work and Dave pooing in Tesco that's not going to be an issue for us.

 

(apologies for bringing the pump out vs cassette into an amicable thread )

 

(also before we're outed we do have a portapotti that only wee is allowed to enter - that makes the pump out last longer. We tell guests that if they poo in the portapotti they have to empty it - a good deterrent)

 

Back on track now folks - sorry couldn't resist

 

ETA Dave does go to the toilet in Tesco - I just read that back and it read like he was pooing in the aisles!

Edited May 17, 2014 by Ange

[wrigglefingers]

Team Cobbett has just turned in for early start tomorrow aftrrnoon.

 

#startasyoumeantogoon ....

[Ange]

oh dear god to I have to re-ignite my dormant Twitter account and try to understand what these hash tags are all about?

 

I know I should but I just haven't got it yet

[patty-ann]

Never been on Twitter, hash tags foreign language, technology passed me by.

 

 

Great thread, its interesting read and thanks for info ref queries

Edited May 17, 2014 by patty-ann

[Rob-M]

Anyone know the nearest elsan point to Gas street basin?

You will see the elsan and water point as you approach the mail box just before you arrive at Gas Street.

[Dave_P]

Anyone know the nearest elsan point to Gas street basin?

You need to stop at Holiday Wharf opposite The Cube is arriving from the south. Elsan, Water and showers there. If coming the other way, there's similar facilities at Cambrian Wharf. There is an elsan point in Gas Street Basin but it's only available to permanent moorers.

[nellieD]

Anyone know the nearest elsan point to Gas street basin?

There are two!! One at Holliday Wharf coming in on the Worcester Birmingham Canal before the Salvage Turn near the Mail Box and the other is at the Top of Farmers Bridge Locks.

[alan_fincher]

You will see the elsan and water point as you approach the mail box just before you arrive at Gas Street.

Further ones available top of Farmers Bridge Locks, (where there are also showering facilities).

 

EDIT:

 

Oops! I should have read right to the end!

Edited May 17, 2014 by alan_fincher

[RLWP]

I'm holding in Hockly Heath until Wednesday when I will do my last bound into Gas Street Basin area.

Thursday I will re-fuel, water and empty the toilet etc. Friday morning will be stocking up with tea bags and Pringles. Friday afternoon the crew arrive and we will move to our start point+

 

For refueling I'd stop at Lions boat yard, cheapest diesel on the Stratford.

 

Sue

[little duck!]

If Odin doesnt puke i'm sure Bella Basset will oblige! Not nice to clean up at 6:45 am earlier this week. Her travel potion will be packed and deployed every morning! She loves the boat but her tummy doesnt like any sort of travel. She is also on a specialised diet as she has food allergies, as yet we hven't discovered what she is allergic too, if you see her looking lovingly at you (or the food you might have to hand) please ignore her "i'm starving, please feed me" face she is well fed on special food!

[Starcoaster]

Team Cobbett has yet to move.

[Dave_P]

Team Beau still holding steady!

[Starcoaster]

Team Cobbett awayyyyy!

[junior]

Team Cobbett awayyyyy!

 

Erm.....

 

You lot do know it's NEXT weekend don't you?

[Catrin]

Yes, can I ask this as well please.

 

 

...if you see her looking lovingly at you (or the food you might have to hand) please ignore her "i'm starving, please feed me" face she is well fed on special food!

 

Odin would love to eat all the tasty things that you have on your plate at the get together at the end. However, his stomach won't like this very much, and there is the strong possibility that we will see it again. He shouldn't beg for food, but it might all become a bit too exciting for him.

 

If you are not sure which one is Odin - he's the starved looking black labrador.

[Starcoaster]

Yes, we are fully aware that it is next weekend.

This is our positioning moves. It is a good job it is next weekend, as we are not on the Birmingham canals...