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Post by Clinton Cool on Aug 28, 2020 18:29:33 GMT
The constant engine runner left this morning. Peace at last. Bliss. 30 yard or so gap in front of my boat.
I was just washing up when a boat approached from the front. He stern drew level with me then rammed his engine into full reverse, rocking my boat. He then reversed back into the space in front of me. There's a moderate wind, blowing across the canal towards the towpath. This pushed his bow round and into my boat. He then scraped back along maybe 10ft of my boat and is now moored in front of me. The conditions were perfect for just very slowly ambling up to the spot, at least 3 times his boat length, sidling in, the wind would make sure he was nice and tight to the bank. He could have used a touch of reverse coming in but even that wasn't needed. Just amble in, nice and slow, take the centre rope and bring the boat to a stop.
He's just finished knocking his mooring pins in (he only needed to use 1, there's a ring less than 10 feet from where he is) and has now retired into his boat in his dayglo jacket. No apology, nothing. This isn't a hire boat with inexperienced crew, it looks like a liveaboard.
It amazes me how many people have so little common sense, let alone basic boating skills, and basic manners.
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Post by naughtyfox on Aug 28, 2020 18:36:19 GMT
Damian strikes again!
"Hi Ross & Pirkko,
Just to let you know that there's a new edition of Boaters' update now online.
This latest edition covers your feedback on the correct cruising speed when passing moored boats"
1. We haven't given any feedback. I must say, though, that cruising speed when passing moored boats sounds really interesting...... ZZZZzzzzz
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Post by naughtyfox on Aug 28, 2020 18:38:20 GMT
He's just finished knocking his mooring pins in Well, you have something to work with. Heat to red hot, insert into eyes. Job's a good 'un. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2020 18:58:13 GMT
I wonder if anything relating to boating or boaters makes you smile or feel happy Clinton Cool . Rog |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2020 7:42:44 GMT
Where you moored Ricco ?
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Post by Jim on Aug 29, 2020 9:17:05 GMT
We may well be coming clockwise round the Cheshire ring next week, so that would be good to know. I'll bring some jokes, cheer him up. 🤡 Also if Roger is moored anywhere on our route... My top box is vulnerable to a gemmy. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2020 12:07:28 GMT
No Jim I cruise regularly ... so nowhere near there now. But trust me ... your top box is TOTALLY safe from me and anyone with good taste  Rog |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2020 12:12:48 GMT
Think of all the vote corbyn stickers and big red noses you could have though Rog!!
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Post by Clinton Cool on Aug 29, 2020 12:15:26 GMT
I'm at Calveley, just north of the services. Bloke who hit me yesterday scraped along again on his way out. Guess his bow thruster wasn't obeying his instructions. Wasn't going to mention it, might get slated by Rog, but maybe he isn't listening. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2020 12:40:52 GMT
Don't worry Clinton Cool ... you'll be safe at Barmouth Rog ETA The farm shop near the services does fabulous breakfasts ... I had a sausage, bacon and black pudding butty on brown bread from there. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2020 19:59:31 GMT
I'm at Calveley, just north of the services. Bloke who hit me yesterday scraped along again on his way out. Guess his bow thruster wasn't obeying his instructions. Wasn't going to mention it, might get slated by Rog, but maybe he isn't listening. Ahh right, though it looked a bit rough round there when we went through |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2020 20:10:16 GMT
Just be careful at Beeston Stone lock ... it bites !
Rog
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Post by Trina on Aug 29, 2020 20:37:56 GMT
Just be careful at Beeston Stone lock ... it bites ! Rog I'd say it nips !😆 |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2020 20:40:35 GMT
The farm shop near the services does fabulous breakfasts ... I had a sausage, bacon and black pudding butty on brown bread from there. This is the kind of information that boaters need. A kind of michelin guide for the canals- showing places you can scoff a quality bacon roll or a pie, as opposed to poncy cuisiney things. I've already made a note of the pie shop near Hawkesbury junction mentioned by either magnetman or nemesis (two fine superhero names, btw). Whichever of those fine gentlemen it was, my thanks are still sincere, and I shall make a point of clearing my fridge to make pie-space as I approach that hallowed place. frankparkerbutchers.co.uk/product-category/pies/Somebody should compile a boaters grub and pub guide. I'd do it myself obviously, but I dont know a damn thing about boating, and at the moment I'm too busy chasing my tail up to Northampton before my visitors license expires. |
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Post by Trina on Aug 29, 2020 20:50:55 GMT
I can agree with this( breakfast sarnies,😋😋😋).They also have some yummy cheese,I like cheese.😁
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