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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2020 18:49:13 GMT
I remember a kid throwing stones in the Leicester area. He was about seven years old at the most. I asked him not to. He replied 'Yeah? Come on then mister' knowing by the time I stopped he'd be long gone.
Its difficult firing a catapult or air gun whilst also steering. I did consider an airsoft gun once. Repeating action, light enough for one hand, quite accurate. But that sort of thing could get you into hot water.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2020 19:02:39 GMT
Voodoo dolls.
If you knew his name, which is improbable, then writing it down on a piece of paper and putting it in the bottom drawer means he will die within a year.
Then there is karma. Karma often sorts this sort of shit out.
The other option is manifesting negative outcomes for people who cause you problems but that takes real dedication.
Don't ask me how I know all this.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2020 4:40:40 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2020 7:27:57 GMT
Thanks Magnetman, thats an interesting read. Still only halfway through it, but I'm struck by how many mentions there are of aggravation from other boaters, as much as from young scrotes. Also interesting how many people mention little or no problems encountered, although most also mention steering clear of known trouble spots, eg parts of the L+L. The most common scrote issue seems to be throwing stones. I'm already considering some sort sort of large fishing umbrella as Ricco mentioned in another thread, with the pole held by U bolts. That might provide some protection from the odd smaller stones, but ultimately I guess there's not much you can legally do to deter them. I do want to try the L+L from Leeds to Skipton next year, so I'll just have to keep my fingers crossed. I was going to add a joke about getting my deposit back for the boat and buying a motorhome instead, but even if I was serious its pretty much too late to change my mind. The current plan is that I take one car load of stuff aboard tomorrow afternoon, and come back North ready to take the rest down there on Saturday. So all being well, and not yet counting chickens, I'll spend Sunday unpacking and stowing gear, and be ready to head for Denver Sluice Monday morning! Just need to learn how you tie a knot now!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2020 7:50:01 GMT
I'm sure MM is grateful. There's only one knot you absolutely can't do without on a narrowboat - the bowline (other opinions are available). The ability to create a end-splice is a good one to know, and if you can do that you won't find a long-splice or eye-splice particularly difficult. The long-splice comes in handy when someone cuts your ropes.
There are more websites dedicated to knots and ropework than you can shake a stick at. Maybe fun on a dark and dull evening.
ETA the Double Fisherman's Bend is the best way of joining two ropes, at least if they are the same size.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2020 8:08:05 GMT
I'm sure MM is grateful. There's only one knot you absolutely can't do without on a narrowboat - the bowline (other opinions are available). The ability to create a end-splice is a good one to know, and if you can do that you won't find a long-splice or eye-splice particularly difficult. The long-splice comes in handy when someone cuts your ropes. There are more websites dedicated to knots and ropework than you can shake a stick at. Maybe fun on a dark and dull evening. ETA the Double Fisherman's Bend is the best way of joining two ropes, at least if they are the same size. Thanks for those tips Nemesis, I'll have a look at those. I had a quick gander at Youtube last night (my fount of all human knowledge), and tried to practice a bowline with a shoelace. Suffice to say more practice will be needed! I imagine its like a tying a tie- once you've done it a coupe of dozen times its instinctive
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2020 8:47:58 GMT
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Post by Telemachus on Aug 20, 2020 9:11:49 GMT
I donβt think there is any point in fretting about it. Trouble very rarely happens but when it does It can happen in an unexpected place that you would have thought to be safe. The only thing I would say is when contemplating overnight mooring, do it either in the country or if in an urban area, in a place where other boats are seen to be moored.
Our worst experience in 10 years and 3500 hours of cruising has been a stone through a hopper window when moored in central birmingham - normally considered entirely safe, but it was November and there were no other boats.
As to the L&L we did all of it last summer (Liverpool to Leeds) and absolutely no hassle at all (except for the Wigan Volockies!)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2020 13:04:28 GMT
Years ago someone had the hopper top of their window taken out and apparently a camera was nicked.
I happened to stop behind them. Atherstone flight I think it was as it was near Barry Hawkins' yard. Late 90s it would have been. Happy days.
Anyway I said to the lady on the boat "maybe they just dumped the glass bit somewhere" I went and had a look and yes it was over the hedge a few yards from the boat. So I retrieved it and gave it back to her. Complete with my finger prints...
I bet she thought I had nicked the camera.
I'd lose my SIS job if I did that and as I was fast tracked at the age of 18 its not the kind of job I want to lose.
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