Graham and Jo Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Overnight closure on locks from Wolverhampton level has been lifted. Cheers Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, Graham and Jo said: Overnight closure on locks from Wolverhampton level has been lifted. Cheers Graham Funny enough, I've just been speaking to one of the engineer chaps who was involved in some way and was just about to come here to report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 16 minutes ago, Graham and Jo said: Overnight closure on locks from Wolverhampton level has been lifted. Cheers Graham It is good to hear. There is also something rather satisfying with the backup plan at Brasshouse Lane, doing what the builders intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 According to Ian Darby: Quote We have put a temporary pump in the Bradley shaft and we’ve set up two six inch pumps to run water from Birmingham level onto the Wolves level should we need it So a temporary fix to get water into the cut at Bradley, and a backup if that fails Thanks to Ian and his team Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Had a practice today, boated from Fradley to Handsacre in torrential rain and thunder and lightning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham and Jo Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 I was lying in bed this morning listening to the boat in front get going and I had a thought. By the way my wife tells me off for having thoughts. Anyway, I always like the concept of the Le Mans start with the drivers running to the cars, strapping themselves in, starting the car and then racing off. We could do the same, at 8am everyone's alarm clock goes off, we get up, get dressed ( this part is optional), have breakfast, do your ablutions, do the standard engine checks, start the boat and go. Much more realistic I think and assess more aspects of a boater's life. Cheers Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 We have done that at the top of the 21. Three boats preparing to go and eyeing each other up Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 We did a racing start at Old Turn Junction a few years ago as we were reversing back to start at the junction when a boat came hurtling around the corner to try and get past us. With a quick burst if throttle I was able to hold them off untill the narrows at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Look what came in the post today, but am I missing something? Anyone got the electronic version yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47401 Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Does not the challenge start at 08:00? Have I missed getting the route planner?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, 47401 said: Does not the challenge start at 08:00? Have I missed getting the route planner?? Yes it does start at 8! I guess just a typo and it should say 7.55. The route planner and rules are posted back on the this thread, and on the BCNS Facebook page. This it the sealed envelope with the clues, but I was also expecting an electronic version as well, but I know there have been issues with my email address, so wondered if anyone had received it electronically yet, ie that my email had not worked, or if the electronic ones had not been sent out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Not received an electronic or postal copy yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire~rose Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Eek! If any communication has been sent by post then it had not arrived before we left 4 days ago! Can a copy be picked up from somewhere by one of our team who are in the area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 On 18/05/2019 at 11:46, Rob-M said: Not received an electronic or postal copy yet. The electronic copy should be sent out on Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) On 18/05/2019 at 11:26, john6767 said: Anyone got the electronic version yet? No, no-one has Too tempting, we thought Edited May 19, 2019 by RLWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, RLWP said: No, no-one has Too tempting, we thought No use to me, carn't rip it up and line my nest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, tree monkey said: No use to me, carn't rip it up and line my nest I'll bring some newspapers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_P Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 Hello forum folk. I have emerged from a self-imposed forum retirement to let you all know that the bcn challenge twitter account is still very much a thing. Find it at @bcnchallenge and use the hashtag #bcnchallenge to keep up with all the exciting events of the weekend. Unfortunately I'm unable to take part by boat this year, but I do expect to be out and about on the bcn on a bike, snapping some photos of participants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 We may be bringing in a substitute boat for Scorpio but will still be running a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 @RLWP is there a final list of entrants that you can share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustomcut Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Can someone confirm again where the exact finish is and what boat we hand log to? Or if electronic whom I email it to? Cheers and see you Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 We haven't participated for a few years because this time of year is prime Scottish gliding time. However my mother (age 96), who lives in Alcester (near Stratford upon Avon) is rather unwell and we will be down visiting her. So we will be in the vicinity, but not participating. How annoying is that! Anyway, perhaps we will make it to the finish by car to say hello and cause some trouble... Hope to see some folk there. Is there beer? (silly question, hopefully). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 6 hours ago, Kustomcut said: Can someone confirm again where the exact finish is and what boat we hand log to? Or if electronic whom I email it to? Cheers and see you Sunday Centre of Birmingham, a Rose hire boat whose name I'm not sure of at the moment. We will be on one of the reserved moorings outside the NIA (or whatever it is called now) Richard 6 hours ago, nicknorman said: Anyway, perhaps we will make it to the finish by car to say hello and cause some trouble... Hope to see some folk there. Is there beer? (silly question, hopefully). The Flapper, Cambrian Wharf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 33 minutes ago, RLWP said: Centre of Birmingham, a Rose hire boat whose name I'm not sure of at the moment. We will be on one of the reserved moorings outside the NIA (or whatever it is called now) Richard The Flapper, Cambrian Wharf Are you aware there is live music at The Flapper on Sunday, some interesting bands playing such as Death and the Penguin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 4 hours ago, Rob-M said: Are you aware there is live music at The Flapper on Sunday, some interesting bands playing such as Death and the Penguin. It looks like it is actually a music festival on at the Flapper Sat and Sun, paid entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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