Middlewich Branch breach - Shropshire Union

[WotEver]

1 minute ago, ditchcrawler said:

I think they would need an abstraction licence for that

But they’re only taking back what was theirs in the first place

Couldn’t they argue that they only loaned it to the river?

[ditchcrawler]

1 minute ago, WotEver said:

But they’re only taking back what was theirs in the first place

Couldn’t they argue that they only loaned it to the river?

I think it may have left the area by now, I expect the Manchester Ship Canal company would sell it back to them

[lameduck]

Went to take a look at progress of repairs etc.  No pumps on site at Wardle Lock (circa mid-day) but trickle of water entering the canal further up, possibly run-off from a storm drain.  Noticed that two of the stranded boats had suffered broken windows, probably due to vandalism.  One had two portholes and a large rectangular window smashed  (Casa Dwr, Reg. No. 515773); the other just one porthole (Lakatoi, Reg No. 513537).  Speaking to a local out walking his dog he said that it must have occurred overnight.  Notified C & RT on their Incident hotline but got put on hold when referred to the local team.  I imagine that they are aware already but the owners may not have been notified yet.  If anyone knows who they are please relay this information to them.  

[john6767]

That is terrible about the boats.

If you have not seen it the latest CRT update on their web site, dated today 21st

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We've installed a portadam downstream of Stanthorne Lock to start the process of re-watering the section. This will be done using three, six inch pumps which will pump water from the Trent & Mersey Canal by Wardle Lock to enable the stranded boats to be re-floated and allow them access onto the Trent & Mersey Canal. The pumps will be arriving by boat today and it is anticipated that pumping will start on Thursday morning.

 

[The Ents]

Portadam photo taken looking towards the breach, Stanthorn lock in the distance.

 Metal frameworks behind plasticky stuff in front.

CRT have made the broken windows safe.

Pumps arrived, don’t know when the pumping will start

[nigel carton]

So I’ve had the email, can you donate.... well yes I will as long as you ditch the 2m your going to waist re branding CRT 

[MtB]

2 minutes ago, nigel carton said:

So I’ve had the email, can you donate.... well yes I will as long as you ditch the 2m your going to waist re branding CRT 

 

I've emailed offering to do it for £1.5m. 

No response yet....

[nigel carton]

Mike I’ve got a printer and laminater !

[MtB]

2 minutes ago, nigel carton said:

Mike I’ve got a printer and laminater !

 

Excellent. If I get the gig I'll give you £50 to do the printing...

[Flyboy]

A lot of people moan about CaRT not working very quickly. I think all boaters should be thankful  for getting this dam in place quickly and also using the opportunity to clear out the crap. If it is a contractor doing the work, CaRT must got on to them post haste. Well done CaRT !

[MtB]

On reflection that was a bit mean. Lets make it say, £half a mill...

[Dyertribe]

16 minutes ago, Mike the Boilerman said:

 

Excellent. If I get the gig I'll give you £50 to do the printing...

I’ll do it for £45

[MtB]

Just now, Dyertribe said:

I’ll do it for £45

 

£51?

[Dyertribe]

2 minutes ago, Mike the Boilerman said:

 

£51?

Done!

[MtB]

Sorry Nige, too slow!!

[TheBiscuits]

9 minutes ago, Mike the Boilerman said:

On reflection that was a bit mean. Lets make it say, £half a mill...

I'll take that deal and subcontract the job to @Dyertribe for £52.

Edited March 21, 2018 by TheBiscuits

[MtB]

6 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said:

I'll take that deal and subcontract the job to @Dyertribe for £52.

 

I've got you sussed. You're a bigwig at CRT aren't you!!

[Allan(nb Albert)]

45 minutes ago, nigel carton said:

So I’ve had the email, can you donate.... well yes I will as long as you ditch the 2m your going to waist re branding CRT 

I've emailed them suggesting they treat the increase in my licence and mooring fees as a donation. I have even offered to gift aid it. I have also suggested that the 40% of staff awarded bonuses of between £25 and £25,000 last year may wish to donate and gift aid.

[TheBiscuits]

21 minutes ago, Mike the Boilerman said:

I've got you sussed. You're a bigwig at CRT aren't you!!

Don't be daft - I have just saved CRT half a million quid on a tender.  Does that sound like ex-BW office staff to you?

[Dyertribe]

51 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said:

I'll take that deal and subcontract the job to @Dyertribe for £52.

I don’t do subcontracting, either I’m in charge or I’m out. 

[WotEver]

Just now, Dyertribe said:

I don’t do subcontracting, either I’m in charge or I’m out. 

Can I make the tea?

[TheBiscuits]

1 minute ago, Dyertribe said:

I don’t do subcontracting, either I’m in charge or I’m out. 

Oh you can be completely in charge.  I'll just assist by doing the trivial bit of paperwork that says INVOICE across the top.

[Dyertribe]

3 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said:

Oh you can be completely in charge.  I'll just assist by doing the trivial bit of paperwork that says INVOICE across the top.

Don’t try that one Sonny Jim, I’ve met your sort before. 

5 minutes ago, WotEver said:

Can I make the tea?

You can, as long as you promise to spit in the tea of any British Gas engineer that calls. See my boiler thread for the reasons why)

Edited March 21, 2018 by Dyertribe

[TheBiscuits]

9 minutes ago, Dyertribe said:

Don’t try that one Sonny Jim, I’ve met your sort before. 

@Mike the Boilerman is the one making a million quid here, why pick on me!

 

[Dyertribe]

4 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said:

@Mike the Boilerman is the one making a million quid here, why pick on me!

 

I’m planning to beat his offer and clean up (dont tell him)