Tim & Pru New Series

[ditchcrawler]

Somewhere in my stored tools I think I still have a windlass with an adjustable arm which I purchased for my then partner who struggled with some paddles (I borrowed it a lot)

Can't remember where I bought it though

We have two of them hanging in the garage

[Emerald Fox]

We have two of them hanging in the garage

Ah! -but from whence did u purchase them?

Edited October 27, 2015 by Emerald Fox

[ditchcrawler]

I think they came from the man that made them. I will look to see if there is a label tomorrow if I remember. I meant to take them to Aylesbury Canal boaters auction but forgot.

[mark99]

For those interested in the Wey/Arun Canal.

 

http://www.weyandarun.co.uk/qa.php

 

I've walked a bit of it a few times. Certainly v. rural. Once got very lost around Afold/Sidney Woods.

Edited October 27, 2015 by mark99

[Southern Star]

It says that tonight's episode covers a trip from Birmingham to Braunston, does anyone know by which route?

[lydfordcastle]

It says that tonight's episode covers a trip from Birmingham to Braunston, does anyone know by which route?

 

Hopefully not past my mooring (North Oxford near Brinklow)

[Southern Star]

 

Hopefully not past my mooring (North Oxford near Brinklow)

Now come on, he doesn't hit every boat he passes!

[lydfordcastle]

Now come on, he doesn't hit every boat he passes!

 

You're correct. I understand he has managed to miss a few.

[Rob-M]

It says that tonight's episode covers a trip from Birmingham to Braunston, does anyone know by which route?

Not sure which route they took to get to Hatton, but they were half a day behind us from Hatton to Braunston. Wondering if our boat will make an appearance as they came past whilst we were moored on the Puddle Banks.

[alan_fincher]

Only just had a chance to catch up with the last episode, (we don't have TV on the boats).

I still enjoy these far more than any other canal related TV output.

 

I would say I hope I can climb a lock ladder as well as Pru when I am 83, but to be honest, I already can't!

I guess all of us who had boats at this year's Braunston show will cling to some small hope ours may feature!

[lockedout]

Tonight's show is only 10 minutes in and they have already been on two different boats, Grace and Isabelle.

 

Switched a couple of times.

 

I wonder why?

[Paul C]

Tonight's show is only 10 minutes in and they have already been on two different boats, Grace and Isabelle.

 

Switched a couple of times.

 

I wonder why?

 

I imagine they've filmed it in a somewhat disjointed way and try as they might, continuity isn't possible because they're limited to what the hire firm has at the time.

[Guest]

Just clocked some B&W footage of 'whitby' emerging from a lock.

 

Great looking boat.

[Rob-M]

I don't feel so bad now when I'm out with Joe as I don't think I've hit a lock wall as hard as Tim did.

[ditchcrawler]

I don't feel so bad now when I'm out with Joe as I don't think I've hit a lock wall as hard as Tim did.

I have seen Joe locking and he doesn't always do it like that.

[matty40s]

Tawny Owl gets famous.

[Guest]

Looking out for Tawny Owl on the Hatton flight..

 

Ed I will rewind later and check.

Edited November 1, 2015 by MJG

[Paul C]

I'm waiting for Tim to hit the CRT workboat........

Edited November 2, 2015 by GoodGurl
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[Guest]

Tawny Owl gets famous.

Was it Tawny I wasn't sure?

[Rob-M]

I have seen Joe locking and he doesn't always do it like that.

I think you commented after watching Joe lock me through Factory Locks with Scorpio and Leo at Easter after Tipton.

[john6767]

Was it Tawny I wasn't sure?

Yes Tawny was there at the top of Hatton, Richard could have given her a wash.

 

They are in Calcutt!

[tree monkey]

Did I Just see Reg?

[Rob-M]

Did I Just see Reg?

Yes, didn't hear his engine though.

[john6767]

Loved Tim's comment on approaching the top of Hatton, that it is down hill all the way to Braunston. Sure enough they showed nothing at all on coming up the other side of the Avon valley, I wonder why they wanted to present it in that way?

[bigcol]

Loved this weeks.

2 people who obviously love each other, doing what they enjoy most, boating on the canals.

 

Just easy brilliant watching

 

 

Col