Tumshie Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 1 minute ago, rusty69 said: PS I had to google Mcguffin. I thought it may have been Macgyvers brother.....it wasn't. Think the Macgyvering was the maguffin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, Tumshie said: Think the Macgyvering was the maguffin I dunno why Macyver wasn't in the A-team. They should have recruited him. Thinks we better get off this thread before we are lynched! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 38 minutes ago, rusty69 said: Well, I just changed cat suit. I was Felix, but am now snagglepuss. Dunno who I will be tomorrow. Looked like Yogi bear to me in the pink. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dr Bob said: Looked like Yogi bear to me in the pink. Look again.You made a Boo-Boo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, rusty69 said: Look again.You made a Boo-Boo. I preferred Bulwinkle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, Dr Bob said: I preferred Bulwinkle. You mean Sylvesters side kick? I was gonna change into Sylvester next week. Thinks we better get off this thread before we are lynched! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, Mike the Boilerman said: I bet the hire boaters held a different opinion about what was causing the chaos as you went through on your 12ft widebeam!!! I know you're local to Reading Mike but it doesn't sound like your familiar with the western end of the K&A at Easter. I'm not sure why you'd imply that anyone thought it was my boat that was the issue? (Well I do know really, you're just prejudiced - you weren't there to see what was happening.) Anyway my boat handling skills are fine, I can steer at tickover or hold my boat in the same position without it moving if necessary, so a big boat in itself doesn't cause chaos and it certainly wasn't my boat that was the issue. A couple of the hire boat crews were apologising and I was chatting to a few of the other (non hire) narrowboaters at locks and swing bridges and although the conversation stayed good humoured they just shrugged their shoulders and told me it was a normal part of the Easter madness. Edited October 12, 2019 by blackrose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, rusty69 said: You mean Sylvesters side kick? I was gonna change into Sylvester next week. Thinks we better get off this thread before we are lynched! No, Rocky was Bulwinkles side kick! ...agreed. Back to fat botes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 Just now, Dr Bob said: No, Rocky was Bulwinkles side kick! ...agreed. Back to fat botes. But, but, Sylvester was Rocky. Fat boats...................................... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 1 minute ago, rusty69 said: But, but, Sylvester was Rocky. Whatta mistaka to makea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Dr Bob said: Whatta mistaka to makea! I think he was Stallone ranger too. Edited October 12, 2019 by rusty69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam & Di Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) On 08/10/2019 at 19:40, Trevor Lyons said: Yes, I'll have the fuel tank cleaned; presumably one can use red diesel for heating in Europe? Are separate tanks required? I see your name is on the DBA members list now. Check the DBA knowledge base for much info re continental cruising - e.g. it is not possible to use red diesel for any purpose at all in the Netherlands. It's OK for heating in France and most other countries, but two completely separate tanks are mandatory. Here is not really the place for it, but your fore end bitts behind a high bulwark and the line passing through a hawse hole is fine for mooring, but will make make lock work extremely difficult. Tam Edited November 14, 2019 by Tam & Di clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam & Di Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) On 10/10/2019 at 17:38, Dharl said: Just been doing a bit of research on the "WB Progress" and found the following on the website "tring History" which might go to give a definative answere on the matter...... https://tringhistory.tringlocalhistorymuseum.org.uk/Canal/c_chapter_14.htm ............ A substantial scheme on converting the waterways as a whole into a wide canal was put in hand by the former owners between the wars and all the locks can accommodate craft 14ft x 70ft. Been busy enjoying myself and only just seen this ? The Tring History article does give the correct dimensions for Progress, and we took 12'6" (sorry Pete H) x 75' wideboat Progress London-Braunston several times and on to Samson Road twice, so locks are rather longer than BWB say. Other infrastructure was not suitable widened, but the only problem we had was a bridge at Leamington, and that was only because I raised the coaming height by about 9" when I converted it for us to live on, and we had to hold it hard against the towpath to avoid scraping on the offside of the arch. It was in the 60s and we did meet quite a few narrowboats, both loaded and empty, but the only difficulty we had was once meeting a pair as we were about to enter a bridgehole - we just had to boat to allow for that possibility.. Tam Edited November 14, 2019 by Tam & Di clarity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 On 12/10/2019 at 17:47, Ray T said: When ever I have met Tranquil Rose crew they have always been very polite and above all they know how to handle a wide boat Sadly that has not always been my experience. Although they have been absolutely fine the last couple of times we encountered them, a few years back I saw them being incredibly aggressive down in the Hemel Hempstead area. I can't say whether it was under the same ownership, or whether any of the crew are still involved, but whilst their behaviour was still a lot better than the infamous Reverend, it certainly wasn't acceptable. Hopefully it was a one off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUMPY Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 1 hour ago, alan_fincher said: Although they have been absolutely fine the last couple of times we encountered them, a few years back I saw them being incredibly aggressive down in the Hemel Hempstead area. What's a few years 5years, 10years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, Loddon said: What's a few years 5years, 10years? I'd estimate 4 to 6 - nothing like 10, certainly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete harrison Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 6 hours ago, Tam & Di said: The Tring History article does give the correct dimensions for Progress, and we took 12'6" (sorry Pete H) x 75' wideboat Progress London-Braunston several times and on to Samson Road twice, so locks are rather longer than BWB say. Tam No need for apologies, and I will not be apologising either as all I do is quote the figures from the gauge tables = PROGRESS GUC12497 (05 June 1936) - 75'0'' x 12'1½'' - but at least they got one of the dimensions correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 (edited) Luckily the boat I was with was only 25 feet otherwise we would have struggled with this daft apoth moored here. Edited December 3, 2019 by matty40s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furnessvale Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, matty40s said: Luckily the boat I was with was only 25 feet otherwise we would have struggled with this bloke moored here. Those canvas covers front and back are a real pain in the proverbial when crossing their boats to operate the lock/swing bridge. Crossing over the roof is the only option, which can be quite slippery, especially in hobnail boots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, furnessvale said: Those canvas covers front and back are a real pain in the proverbial when crossing their boats to operate the lock/swing bridge. Crossing over the roof is the only option, which can be quite slippery, especially in hobnail boots! You need to dig them in good and proper for health and safety purposes. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Today's one parked up in one of the S bends between Napton and Braunston, just as well the hire season has only just started and doesnt meet a loaded pair coming the other way..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, matty40s said: Today's one parked up in one of the S bends between Napton and Braunston, just as well the hire season has only just started and doesnt meet a loaded pair coming the other way..... And with another boat behind it, that’s going to make it difficult if 2 boats meet there, bad enough when there is no one there. Of course that spot has a nice view across the field, and is still a close walk to the bridge and your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 I thought they were dying out: these are the first posts this year on this topic. The photo does show one of those moments when, if approaching, you think "Oh good Lord, please don';t send another boat coming round that bend". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangar Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 15 minutes ago, matty40s said: Today's one parked up in one of the S bends between Napton and Braunston, just as well the hire season has only just started and doesnt meet a loaded pair coming the other way..... There was one by the road bridge between Barby & Willoughby too the other day on the North Oxford (Br 85). It’s not the widest canal there at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, frangar said: There was one by the road bridge between Barby & Willoughby too the other day on the North Oxford (Br 85). It’s not the widest canal there at best. Late last year was one near where there is the floating pontoon and mooring in the offside by the Willoughby bridge, the boat was not on its mooring but if it had returned there would not have been much space to get past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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