Tree blockage at Kirtlington Quarry Oxford Canal

[katiemcgatie]

A tree has fallen across the canal just above Pigeons lock. We were unable to shift it and it is impassible. Will have to wait for CRT.

[Pilly]

Or get the chainsaw out and top up the log store

[katiemcgatie]

Yeah. Had a go with a bow saw earlier but still not shifting. Not too concerned as there are worse places to be stranded. However, sent a text to CRT incident number found on their web site. Just got a response back, saying text to speech message has been rejected...

 

Will call them in morning.

[Stilllearning]

Any news yet this morning ?

[katiemcgatie]

OK here's the update

Called CRT at 9:15 this morning very polite but not to specific about when they could attend.

 

10:30 two bods turned up did a bit of head scratching and exclaimed "we're gonna need a chain saw"

 

13:40 three bods turned up with said chain saw and got to work

 

As of now tree removed navigation clear

 

Good response and prompt action many thanks and plaudits for CRT

 

Only problem now is a single hander just passed me as I was getting ready to proceed so locks against me all the way

Oh we'll can't have everything

[Athy]

But surely, by the time you had finished stacking the lovely free treewood on your roof, he would have been miles ahead and somebody could have come the other way?

[Stilllearning]

OK here's the update

Called CRT at 9:15 this morning very polite but not to specific about when they could attend.

 

10:30 two bods turned up did a bit of head scratching and exclaimed "we're gonna need a chain saw"

 

13:40 three bods turned up with said chain saw and got to work

 

As of now tree removed navigation clear

 

Good response and prompt action many thanks and plaudits for CRT

 

Only problem now is a single hander just passed me as I was getting ready to proceed so locks against me all the way

Oh we'll can't have everything

Great to hear about the prompt response from the guys from C&RT, my experience has always been that they are good at helping.

Shame about the single hander, that's just the way things go. As Athy says, stack all the wood and hope for someone else to be coming the other way.

[Athy]

It is a pity that the two 10.30 bods did not bring a chainsaw - surely this would be a standard piece of equipment for getting rid of a fallen tree?

[Captain Fizz]

I'm pretty sure CRT sub out their tree work to Fountains.

[Stilllearning]

I'm pretty sure CRT sub out their tree work to Fountains.

Yes I agree, and back in the 80s when involved in conservation , mainly treework, they did not have a great reputation, though i'm sure that is no longer the case.

[katiemcgatie]

Yep Athy wood was stacked before departure and managed to make it to Heyord before dark

What's more found a mooring (not always easy around here)

So all's well etc...etc...

 

Out of interest the choppers when they arrived were wearing CRT rig

 

So in summary I've been very happy with the service received today

And thanks one and all for your interest and comments