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Post by ianali on Aug 31, 2020 19:04:13 GMT
As Roger said, be careful who you let on your boat. I also know someone who did similar and had items stolen.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2020 19:10:27 GMT
I let a beautiful foreign woman on my boat about 11 years ago and now I have a lot less money and two children to deal with.
Organised crime is rife these days.
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Post by metanoia on Aug 31, 2020 19:11:18 GMT
An acquaintance, whilst locking into Stratford, agreed to a guided tour of the boat by three attractive Spanish ladies. On mooring in Bancroft basin shortly after, he discovered his wallet and phone were missing. Whilst not wishing to be a prophet of doom it may be worth considering. Most people are genuine and exactly what they seem ... but the bad 'uns don't come with labels attached Glad the adventure's going well. Rog This is a very good point Rog- I'd been talking to the chap for half an hour and I was satisfied that he was a straight-up person, but you can always be wrong- or one of his children might be a wrong 'un. How have I survived this long??! Seriously, take care - most liveaboards/boaters are quite friendly - lots of socialising - but it usually takes a fair few meetings before we invite others into our small private spaces.
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Post by metanoia on Aug 31, 2020 19:12:00 GMT
eta - see @magnetman's post!!!!
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Post by ianali on Aug 31, 2020 19:15:38 GMT
I notice a certain Mrstabby hasn’t commented!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2020 19:20:32 GMT
I expect he would have immediately known they were clearly scrotes and dispatched them with his Bowie knife and bagged the body parts for disposal later.
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Post by metanoia on Aug 31, 2020 19:20:46 GMT
Universally Challenged calls .....
Take care, keep safe x
eta Beeb2 8.30pn - my half hour of TV (watch those batteries!)
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Post by Clinton Cool on Aug 31, 2020 19:24:42 GMT
I let a beautiful foreign woman on my boat about 11 years ago and now I have a lot less money and two children to deal with. Organised crime is rife these days. This leads on nicely to rule number 2 of boating: If you do invite a woman onto your boat it's vital that you have a (credible) reason lined up for her to leave fairly early the following morning. Because: a/ You will be able to enjoy the following day, doing what you do, without the hinderance of feeling obliged to talk to her. b/ In the short term and in the longer term, you will most definitely safe money.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2020 19:28:19 GMT
This is a very good point Rog- I'd been talking to the chap for half an hour and I was satisfied that he was a straight-up person, but you can always be wrong- or one of his children might be a wrong 'un. How have I survived this long??! Seriously, take care - most liveaboards/boaters are quite friendly - lots of socialising - but it usually takes a fair few meetings before we invite others into our small private spaces. I think there are two parts to this- the first is literally the security aspect, and whether you can trust someone not to nick something you've left lying around. In that regard I was lax earlier, but I got away with it- nothing was nicked, and my judgement that they were just a nice family was correct. That said, if one of the children has covid, then I was running a risk that I shouldn't have, and I hope I dont live to regret that. I've heard enough that I do not want to go through what it does to you. The other part of it is more psychological, and I find that quite interesting. Are people more careful of who they invite into their boat than they would be about who they invited into their house? And if so, why be more careful on the boat? Is it something to do with it being a smaller space? Or is it that boaters themselves are more private in nature, and thats why there is this tendency to not invite people aboard until you know then fairly well? In short- is the nature of the boat living space that tends to make people more inclined to be private, or is it to do with being a boater?
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Post by ianali on Aug 31, 2020 19:37:27 GMT
Seriously, take care - most liveaboards/boaters are quite friendly - lots of socialising - but it usually takes a fair few meetings before we invite others into our small private spaces. I think there are two parts to this- the first is literally the security aspect, and whether you can trust someone not to nick something you've left lying around. In that regard I was lax earlier, but I got away with it- nothing was nicked, and my judgement that they were just a nice family was correct. That said, if one of the children has covid, then I was running a risk that I shouldn't have, and I hope I dont live to regret that. I've heard enough that I do not want to go through what it does to you. The other part of it is more psychological, and I find that quite interesting. Are people more careful of who they invite into their boat than they would be about who they invited into their house? And if so, why be more careful on the boat? Is it something to do with it being a smaller space? Or is it that boaters themselves are more private in nature, and thats why there is this tendency to not invite people aboard until you know then fairly well? In short- is the nature of the boat living space that tends to make people more inclined to be private, or is it to do with being a boater? I wouldn’t invite a stranger into my house either.
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Post by duncan on Aug 31, 2020 19:40:41 GMT
Two words. -- Social Distance -- Stay alert. Saves lives. And something else I forgot what it was. That is a very, very good point. It is a very confined space, and I am too old to catch that bloody virus I would have thought that a smelly shirt would help with social distancing.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2020 19:41:04 GMT
eta - see @magnetman 's post!!!! That is actually a thing- I was in Millets earlier (wearing my public shirt), buying a waterproof and being served by a young lady I think was from the Midlands. I asked about gloves, because my poor little pinkies got quite chilly the last two days (supposed to be bloody August, but hey ho). She explained that its a small store and they dont display gloves at this point in the year, and I explained that I was passing through on a boat and the last couple of evenings had gotten quite wet and chilly- and that was why I wanted gloves. She was really intrigued and excited about the idea of living on a boat, and wanted to come aboard for a boat ride through Peterborough on her lunch break. Needless to say, none of her requests or suggestions were in any way feasible, I was tired and heavily laden, plus I had to scoot asap to find a mooring out of town where I could work tomorrow- but I have found it interesting how some people react when you mention that you live on a boat. Boating is full of unexpected surprises.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2020 19:42:16 GMT
I find that helps quite a bit.
The unwashed clothes I mean.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2020 19:43:56 GMT
eta - see @magnetman 's post!!!! That is actually a thing- I was in Millets earlier (wearing my public shirt), buying a waterproof and being served by a young lady I think was from the Midlands. I asked about gloves, because my poor little pinkies got quite chilly the last two days (supposed to be bloody August, but hey ho). She explained that its a small store and they dont display gloves at this point in the year, and I explained that I was passing through on a boat and the last couple of evenings had gotten quite wet and chilly- and that was why I wanted gloves. She was really intrigued and excited about the idea of living on a boat, and wanted to come aboard for a boat ride through Peterborough on her lunch break. Needless to say, none of her requests or suggestions were in any way feasible, I was tired and heavily laden, plus I had to scoot asap to find a mooring out of town where I could work tomorrow- but I have found it interesting how some people react when you mention that you live on a boat. Boating is full of unexpected surprises. Get a multifuel stove in your boat asap Never mind your fingers there are a lot of other bits which don't like it when the neverspacher packs in.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2020 19:49:55 GMT
Been invited into several others boats over the last couple of years, including a couple of single young females who fed me very well - one served spag bol the other shepherds pie. May be I just look like a waif that needs help.
Hope so as could do with attracting the vlockies help as I go up Caen Hill tomorrow.
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