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Post by Boaty on May 11, 2020 8:16:02 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2020 8:20:07 GMT
One or two people on this forum seem to think the way to signal their intellectual superiority is to pretend to be confused by absolutely everything.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2020 8:24:08 GMT
If saying I'm uncertain and will wait to see how others interpret things makes me intellectual, I'll take that as a complement.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2020 8:31:24 GMT
Well found. Common sense and sanity in that article.
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Post by Boaty on May 11, 2020 8:53:10 GMT
Well found. Common sense and sanity in that article. Just hope it's correct, being mindful of the RYA's main focus. Not sure how daily outdoor activity reconciles to general cruising. Perhaps we can just go out for days. We'll soon have confirmation and fingers crossed there will at least be some relaxation.
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Post by Mr Stabby on May 11, 2020 8:53:40 GMT
Well found. Common sense and sanity in that article. "The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) warmly welcomes a return to the water following the Prime Minister’s announcement today [10 May 2020] during which he stated that from this Wednesday, the Government wants to encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise. Since the lockdown commenced, the RYA has presented a strong case for boating to be one of the first activities that can be resumed safely within the parameters for social distancing. From Wednesday, 13 May unlimited outdoor activity will be permitted in England, and we understand that this will include all forms of boating."
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2020 9:38:27 GMT
If saying I'm uncertain and will wait to see how others interpret things makes me intellectual, I'll take that as a complement. compliment
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2020 9:41:05 GMT
As for the boating the problem I could foresee is that of carrying out emergency maintenance. Things like dealing with dry pounds.
Is a sole worker allowed to do this sort of job or does it require a gang? If it's more than one worker then can they get there achieving social distancing?
Would they have to use two vehicles?
The roadwork gangs are working but then roads are every so slightly more important than the canals.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2020 9:42:11 GMT
If saying I'm uncertain and will wait to see how others interpret things makes me intellectual, I'll take that as a complement. compliment Maybe I meant as an aside to my self assumed quality!
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2020 9:45:03 GMT
Just heard from Damien - restrictions lifted..........
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2020 9:52:32 GMT
Not exactly what I got.
It says advise not to move and 14 day rule exemption extended to 25th May.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2020 9:55:31 GMT
Not exactly what I got. It says advise not to move and 14 day rule exemption extended to 25th May. But you can if you want... Just don't try going to Llangollen!
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Post by Mr Stabby on May 11, 2020 10:09:03 GMT
Hello Boater!,
With the Government announcing a first step in lifting restrictions on outdoor activities, and allowing people to drive to spend time outdoors with members of the same household, from Wednesday, the Trust is lifting any remaining restrictions on boat owners visiting their boats though the Trust advises against travelling long distances unless it is essential to do so. At this stage we continue to advise that boats should only be used for minimal travel. Angling and watersports (canoeing, Kayaking and SUP), for exercise, can also resume on Wednesday and we are reviewing when we can restore navigation in light of the new government advice. In the meantime, mooring exemptions are extended by a further two weeks until 23 May. As you may have seen before the weekend, we’ve created a survey to help us understand what your plans are for boating after the lockdown. Thanks to the 4,000 or so who’ve taken part but if you haven’t yet there’s still time. You’ll find the survey here – it’ll only take a couple of minutes to complete. As ever, we’ll be constantly reviewing, and updating, our FAQs as more detail comes from government so do please regularly check back. Best wishes, stay safe, Damian Kemp, Boating communications manager, Canal & River Trust
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Post by JohnV on May 11, 2020 10:19:43 GMT
but he DOES make valid points - KIDS are going to have to pay for "this" for the rest of their lives.... It's not the first time The accumulated debt from the First World War was only finally paid off in 2015 ( the WWII debt was paid off slightly faster in 2006) All your life you've been paying off your parent's and grandparent's (and possibly great grandparent's) debts So why should we worry about the kids now
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Post by quaysider on May 11, 2020 10:23:22 GMT
but he DOES make valid points - KIDS are going to have to pay for "this" for the rest of their lives.... It's not the first time The accumulated debt from the First World War was only finally paid off in 2015 ( the WWII debt was paid off slightly faster in 2006) All your life you've been paying of your parent's and grandparent's (and possibly great grandparent's) debts So why should we worry about the kids now No wonder i've been working so blooming hard... - well that's it... I'm gonna vote labour from now on, sit on my arse, claim every penny I can in benefits and let everyone else's kids pay for me. THAT means, when spoons opens again, I can sit outside drinking beer and smoking cigs I can't (at the moment) afford to do
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