frahkn Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 I passed bridge 99 on the Staffs & Worcs, going north, this morning, to find a day boat across the canal. Nothing unusual in that and eventually they sorted themselves out. The unusual thing was that the episode was photographed by Andrew Denny from the roof of Granny Buttons. He is in the middle of a project to photo every bridge while a boat is going under it. I'm not sure if he meant just on the S&W or on the whole system? I like the occasional reminder that I am not the only eccentric on the cut. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace42 Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 I am moored at bridge 53 - Coventry Canal - at Polesworth - and for some reason (not clear why) I take a picture of any bridge 53 that I pass through on all canals I cruise on. Daft really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frahkn Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 19 minutes ago, Horace42 said: I am moored at bridge 53 - Coventry Canal - at Polesworth - and for some reason (not clear why) I take a picture of any bridge 53 that I pass through on all canals I cruise on. Daft really. I am at Alvecote so pass through Polesworth often. Speaking solely for myself, I find it best not to ponder too closely on the whys and wherefores of some of the odd things I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scholar Gypsy Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 8 hours ago, Horace42 said: I am moored at bridge 53 - Coventry Canal - at Polesworth - and for some reason (not clear why) I take a picture of any bridge 53 that I pass through on all canals I cruise on. Daft really. Do you check that the sign says "53" on both sides? If not you'll need to go back and take some more photos .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily Rose Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 14 hours ago, Horace42 said: I am moored at bridge 53 - Coventry Canal - at Polesworth - and for some reason (not clear why) I take a picture of any bridge 53 that I pass through on all canals I cruise on. Daft really. What do you do if it's bridge 53 but there isn't a number displayed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 11 minutes ago, MrBeethoven said: What do you do if it's bridge 53 but there isn't a number displayed? Pop into the cabin for some chalk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacka Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 1 hour ago, MrBeethoven said: What do you do if it's bridge 53 but there isn't a number displayed? Carry one of these on your boat - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/53-Slate-House-Number-Door-Plaque-Sign-With-Capped-Screws-/321846601323?hash=item4aef8d666b:g:fYkAAOSw~gRV4DtT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily Rose Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 31 minutes ago, Chewbacka said: Carry one of these on your boat - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/53-Slate-House-Number-Door-Plaque-Sign-With-Capped-Screws-/321846601323?hash=item4aef8d666b:g:fYkAAOSw~gRV4DtT Excellent! Carry one of those, and a big lump of blue tack, and you could invent a few extra bridges for the photo album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace42 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 On 25/06/2017 at 08:45, Scholar Gypsy said: Do you check that the sign says "53" on both sides? If not you'll need to go back and take some more photos .... I take one pic as I approach and one looking back having passed through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Payne Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 I try and touch every bridge i go under! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace42 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 19 hours ago, MrBeethoven said: Excellent! Carry one of those, and a big lump of blue tack, and you could invent a few extra bridges for the photo album. In answer to the series of replies on missing numbers - I do nothing* except take a pic anyway. But it does make it difficult to find the pics at a later date or convince others it is br 53. *I suppose a tin of spray paint would solve the problem 4 minutes ago, Dave Payne said: I try and touch every bridge i go under! ....with your head ...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacka Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 22 hours ago, MrBeethoven said: Excellent! Carry one of those, and a big lump of blue tack, and you could invent a few extra bridges for the photo album. In fact any bridge you like the look of can become bridge 53 and be included in your album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Payne Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 3 hours ago, Horace42 said: ....with your head ...? Not if i can help it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 5 hours ago, Dave Payne said: I try and touch every bridge i go under! That's what Tim and Pru do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie patrick Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 5 hours ago, Dave Payne said: I try and touch every bridge i go under! Are you related to Mr Tickle by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 20 minutes ago, magpie patrick said: Are you related to Mr Tickle by any chance? Looks like Woodeaves Cutting on the SU. What happened to the cross piece with the very short telegraph pole on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scholar Gypsy Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 41 minutes ago, NickF said: That's what Tim and Pru do! Maybe that's why, for the river they were doing last night on C4, there were no bridges or locks at all !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 10 minutes ago, Scholar Gypsy said: Maybe that's why, for the river they were doing last night on C4, there were no bridges or locks at all !! They probably demolished them during the pre-filming recce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scholar Gypsy Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 1 hour ago, magpie patrick said: Are you related to Mr Tickle by any chance? ` Keep stretching ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenA Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, cuthound said: Looks like Woodeaves Cutting on the SU. What happened to the cross piece with the very short telegraph pole on it? That's another bridge - in another cutting... High Bridge in Grub Street: Not to be confused with Double Arched Bridge on the L&L Edited June 26, 2017 by StephenA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain_S Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 9 hours ago, Dave Payne said: I try and touch every bridge i go under! I try not to touch every bridge I go under ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 11 hours ago, Iain_S said: I try not to touch every bridge I go under ... I think you would be OK with this one! Or these ones: Not sure why but we tend to take pictures of most bridges we pass under as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) And this Edited June 27, 2017 by rusty69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratkatcher Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 On 26/06/2017 at 11:36, Dave Payne said: I try and touch every bridge i go under! Bridge 14 on the Shroppie (Brewood) might be a challenge for you (unless you mean the sides!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratkatcher Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) 19 hours ago, StephenA said: That's another bridge - in another cutting... High Bridge in Grub Street: Not to be confused with Double Arched Bridge on the L&L Is the top photo on the Shropshire Union? We passed on just like it on the way to Norbury Junction. I'll post it as soon as I can nick Trudi's phone for the pictures Ignore that... Just checked on the Canal map and it was Grub Street.. Edited June 27, 2017 by Ratkatcher Added comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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