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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2020 7:41:45 GMT
"moored at Fotheringhay awaiting the farmer coming to collect his £5." £5 for what? So you can park overnight on some water beside 'his land' - which he has stolen anyway? All land ownership is theft. "The woman was probably approaching her 70s but fit as anything, and walked briskly ahead from lock to lock to open the gates. In the first lock I started to get on the roof to climb the ladder and help out, but she insisted that it was a bit too risky with the ladder being so wet and slimy, and to stay put, and that she would do all the paddles." More like trying to look up her skirt, and she knew your game! "I reckon there's no substitute for a nice powerful thruster" - I rest my case. As bloodthirsty robber-barons go, the chap at Fotheringhay is actually very nice, and a fiver seems to me an uncommonly reasonable fee. I think there is a waterpoint nearby, and you have Oundle a few miles away with some nice shops etc- but the place is so nice and so peaceful that I didn't mind the charge at all. Don't forget, moorings on the Nene are often 5 miles apart, or more. In fact if I'd had more time, I might have given him £150 and asked to stay for a month! As regards my sexual predilections towards my lock buddies, I can only ask you to recall the way that narrowboating ladies actually dress when doing locks. There are no skirts in sight- or not yet anyway- and the norm seems to be some sort of fleece or loose fitting shell jacket, a pair of jeans that look as if they have been taken off of front line or 'socialising' duty, and what must be charitably described as 'practical' footwear. None of this supremely practical attire is intended to fire up the blood of the local chaps, but simply to absorb the splashes, grime, and mud of a days lock duty. I suspect many of us will harbour sexual attractions to certain styles of attire in the sex to which we are attracted, but so far I've not come across anyone whose sexual interest is keenly aroused by a battered fleece jacket. The day may come, of course- one can never rule these things out. Long term canal exposure can have very odd side-effects on a person. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2020 8:00:24 GMT
Thanks Patty, I'm using an app on my phone that shows your location on a canal map as you move, so I know how close I'm getting to locks, water points, bridges etc. But the downside is that I dont need to pay attention to bridge numbers- the phone shows me where I am! So I dont know where bridge 85 is at but I'll keep an eye open- any house on top of a hill overlooking a nice stretch of canal cant be that bad! Not wanting to pry or anything, so do feel free to tell me its none of my business if you'd rather not discuss it, but I cant help wondering about the circumstances that stop you from going boating again? Obviously its not easy to full time for a lot of people, and I'm only able to do it as a result of a very sad end to a long term relationship. But if there is a budget issue or a time constraint, couldn't you get a cheap GRP cruiser, do it up a bit and spend some time on the cut that way? I would love to go back on the waterways and its a thought that lurks in my mind. ATM time not right due to family issues which if I was hard hearted I would turn my back on..but I'm not I've managed a couple of weeks on marks boat and if opportunity arises I'll go again. Well if you and your chap fancy a few hours at the helm (or spectating), I'm setting off shortly to go down the Braunston flight. Its been pretty quiet so far- not that many passing boats, which has surprised me. I thought it would be bedlam by 8am. I'm hoping I can find an innocent victim crew who will be willing to pair up with a newbie, but it might not happen. You can feel free to hop aboard any time (and then hop back off again to work the locks, obviously). I'll hopefully moor up just short of Rugby today, so you can jump on at bridge 85 if thats better. Alternatively, I'll be carrying on through Rugby tomorrow with a stop for shopping, at least as far as Lime Farm marina, so that might be a thought. There's a very good chance I wont lock you in the bow as permanent deck hands. For one thing, I seem to have run out of gruel. |
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Post by kris on Sept 26, 2020 8:25:53 GMT
Long term canal exposure can have very odd side-effects on a person. Yes just look at Foxy, although I’ve got a feeling he was born like that. |
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Post by naughtyfox on Sept 26, 2020 11:17:22 GMT
I would love to go back on the waterways and its a thought that lurks in my mind. ATM time not right due to family issues which if I was hard hearted I would turn my back on..but I'm not I've managed a couple of weeks on marks boat and if opportunity arises I'll go again. Well if you and your chap fancy a few hours at the helm Just a thought, as you're a 'new boater', Tony: "had just taken over the boat, but knew nothing of the danger of standing by the tiller when reversing" "There was a hirer reversing at Alrewas on the Trent & Mersey when the rudder hit an obstruction that violently swung the tiller, it throwing him over the side and killed. I remember helping to pull a boater out of Sawley Marina one winter whose tiller hit ice when reversing, as he stood by its side, so over he went, but luckily missed the prop." Source: narrowboatworld.com/12567-victor-is-incensed |
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Post by Jim on Sept 26, 2020 11:44:39 GMT
Thanks Patty, I'm using an app on my phone that shows your location on a canal map as you move, so I know how close I'm getting to locks, water points, bridges etc. But the downside is that I dont need to pay attention to bridge numbers- the phone shows me where I am! So I dont know where bridge 85 is at but I'll keep an eye open- any house on top of a hill overlooking a nice stretch of canal cant be that bad! Not wanting to pry or anything, so do feel free to tell me its none of my business if you'd rather not discuss it, but I cant help wondering about the circumstances that stop you from going boating again? Obviously its not easy to full time for a lot of people, and I'm only able to do it as a result of a very sad end to a long term relationship. But if there is a budget issue or a time constraint, couldn't you get a cheap GRP cruiser, do it up a bit and spend some time on the cut that way? I would love to go back on the waterways and its a thought that lurks in my mind. ATM time not right due to family issues which if I was hard hearted I would turn my back on..but I'm not I've managed a couple of weeks on marks boat and if opportunity arises I'll go again. It would be nice to go somewhere without breaking the canal though, wouldn't it. |
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Post by patty on Sept 26, 2020 13:36:05 GMT
I would love to go back on the waterways and its a thought that lurks in my mind. ATM time not right due to family issues which if I was hard hearted I would turn my back on..but I'm not I've managed a couple of weeks on marks boat and if opportunity arises I'll go again. There's always the invitation to have a day or two with us... when/if the situation arises. We're not that far from you. Thank you.. |
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Post by patty on Sept 26, 2020 13:39:05 GMT
I would love to go back on the waterways and its a thought that lurks in my mind. ATM time not right due to family issues which if I was hard hearted I would turn my back on..but I'm not I've managed a couple of weeks on marks boat and if opportunity arises I'll go again. Well if you and your chap fancy a few hours at the helm (or spectating), I'm setting off shortly to go down the Braunston flight. Its been pretty quiet so far- not that many passing boats, which has surprised me. I thought it would be bedlam by 8am. I'm hoping I can find an innocent victim crew who will be willing to pair up with a newbie, but it might not happen. You can feel free to hop aboard any time (and then hop back off again to work the locks, obviously). I'll hopefully moor up just short of Rugby today, so you can jump on at bridge 85 if thats better. Alternatively, I'll be carrying on through Rugby tomorrow with a stop for shopping, at least as far as Lime Farm marina, so that might be a thought. There's a very good chance I wont lock you in the bow as permanent deck hands. For one thing, I seem to have run out of gruel. ATM i'm not Rugby way having settled close to daughter in Swansea.... If I was I'd have been at the locks with little sis to help u through Little sis stuck with grand children duties so she's 'housebound'... |
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Post by patty on Sept 26, 2020 13:40:40 GMT
I would love to go back on the waterways and its a thought that lurks in my mind. ATM time not right due to family issues which if I was hard hearted I would turn my back on..but I'm not I've managed a couple of weeks on marks boat and if opportunity arises I'll go again. It would be nice to go somewhere without breaking the canal though, wouldn't it. To be fair I don't think Mark managed to break anything whilst I was on board... Obv my good influence and good luck vibes came into force too protect the canal. |
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Post by Jim on Sept 26, 2020 14:06:50 GMT
It would be nice to go somewhere without breaking the canal though, wouldn't it. To be fair I don't think Mark managed to break anything whilst I was on board... Obv my good influence and good luck vibes came into force too protect the canal. He should employ you as a mascot, a good luck charm. Cheaper than dealing with stoppages. Freya will charm the punters better than Mark too. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2020 16:29:18 GMT
As bloodthirsty robber-barons go, the chap at Fotheringhay is actually very nice, and a fiver seems to me an uncommonly reasonable fee. Its a deep well maintained mooring, there is water there and if you know where it is a dunny dump. I always take the micky asking him what took him so long to get there to collect the money? He did turn up a couple of times before I had properly tied up.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2020 17:14:13 GMT
"moored at Fotheringhay awaiting the farmer coming to collect his £5." £5 for what? So you can park overnight on some water beside 'his land' - which he has stolen anyway? All land ownership is theft. "The woman was probably approaching her 70s but fit as anything, and walked briskly ahead from lock to lock to open the gates. In the first lock I started to get on the roof to climb the ladder and help out, but she insisted that it was a bit too risky with the ladder being so wet and slimy, and to stay put, and that she would do all the paddles." More like trying to look up her skirt, and she knew your game! "I reckon there's no substitute for a nice powerful thruster" - I rest my case. I'll be sure to put a word in for you; after all, historic sites where monarchies have had pivotal moments in history are ten a penny to moor at for nothing! - he's a nice chap BTW 👍 |
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Post by naughtyfox on Sept 26, 2020 19:26:41 GMT
"moored at Fotheringhay awaiting the farmer coming to collect his £5." £5 for what? So you can park overnight on some water beside 'his land' - which he has stolen anyway? All land ownership is theft. "The woman was probably approaching her 70s but fit as anything, and walked briskly ahead from lock to lock to open the gates. In the first lock I started to get on the roof to climb the ladder and help out, but she insisted that it was a bit too risky with the ladder being so wet and slimy, and to stay put, and that she would do all the paddles." More like trying to look up her skirt, and she knew your game! "I reckon there's no substitute for a nice powerful thruster" - I rest my case. - he's a nice chap BTW 👍 I'm also all smiles for anyone who wishes to park up outside our yard and give me £5 a night. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2020 19:46:10 GMT
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Post by naughtyfox on Sept 26, 2020 20:11:15 GMT
Do you think land ownership is right? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2020 20:16:57 GMT
Do you think land ownership is right? Seeing as we have been homeowners rather than renters since 2001 that pretty much answers that question. Are you going to have the courage of your convictions and get in touch with the chap at Castle Farm? |
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