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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2022 17:09:55 GMT
No volockies down the Nene or on the Middle Level. There was Maureen at Marmont Priory, who I believe has now stopped after being threatened by some boaters It’s been some time since we were across - but 4 years ago Maureen was in failing health and had just lost her husband Rex. what has gone on since I wouldn’t like to say She was about in 2020 showing her granddaughter how it was done, didn't see her last year and was told by someone local the reason why.
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Post by Tony Dunkley on Jul 8, 2022 17:12:54 GMT
I agree it would be good to see kris posting. Bit too pre-occupied at present. He's busy proving just how useless and inept he is, . . and that everything I've said about what a worthless piece of rubbish he is was all true.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2022 17:16:11 GMT
There is that, yes.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2022 17:16:47 GMT
It's a status thing. I only have to look at someone and they instantly know that I am in charge. ...and that's the benefit of a public school education. I suspect Nick is grammar school, hence the angst. That's very perceptive.
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Post by Telemachus on Jul 8, 2022 17:16:52 GMT
It's a status thing. I only have to look at someone and they instantly know that I am in charge. ...and that's the benefit of a public school education. I suspect Nick is grammar school, hence the angst. Jeez do you mind!
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Post by Telemachus on Jul 8, 2022 17:19:46 GMT
...and that's the benefit of a public school education. I suspect Nick is grammar school, hence the angst. That's very perceptive. Clearly not! Not only my public school education, my 6’5” stature, but also my “this is your captain speaking” voice soon has them going off in a sulk, but I’d rather I didn’t have to invoke my authoritative personality to dismiss them, as boating is supposed to be relaxed and fun.
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Post by Telemachus on Jul 8, 2022 17:22:31 GMT
I genuinely so think that Telemachus has a point here. It's serious. There is a concerted effort at dumbing down. It's not very nice to watch and if one is in the thick of it then it can be really quite disturbing. Fortunately for Nick he has a wonderful husband and other things to do plus he is probably about 70 ? So it does not really fuck up the future badly. I do feel sorry for younger people who would like to have a personality in this world. It's going to be difficult. Treating everyone like dumb idiots only leads to one outcome and it is a negative outcome. Nice day though and sunny. Global warning is not all bad. 65 thank you. But yes I do look at a number of aspects of how life is changing and am fairly glad I will be dead soon. Poor Jeff is only 47 so he will live to see the apocalypse.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Jul 8, 2022 17:23:37 GMT
Doing the locks is an enjoyable, occasionally social activity and a big part of canal boating, and why we bought our own. You bought your own lock?
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Post by bills on Jul 8, 2022 17:56:09 GMT
Doing the locks is an enjoyable, occasionally social activity and a big part of canal boating, and why we bought our own. You bought your own lock? Everyone has locks on their boat. Even Wanted and he doesn't believe borders should exist. Yeah, go figure... Anyway, I agree with Nick , as everyone used to say in 2010...
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Post by Jim on Jul 8, 2022 17:57:14 GMT
I don't mind occasional assistance but am quite happy without it . . . . . . Rog . . . . . . unless the grass is a bit too long along the top of one side of a single lock. ooh a cutting grass remark.
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Post by bills on Jul 8, 2022 18:06:13 GMT
Clearly not! Not only my public school education, my 6’5” stature, but also my “this is your captain speaking” voice I don't think I ever heard one of the North Sea bus drivers dare to say that one, even the more impressive ex mil ones...
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Post by Jim on Jul 8, 2022 19:19:43 GMT
Clearly not! Not only my public school education, my 6’5” stature, but also my “this is your captain speaking” voice I don't think I ever heard one of the North Sea bus drivers dare to say that one, even the more impressive ex mil ones... But Nick is easily a big head and shoulders above them.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Jul 8, 2022 19:26:38 GMT
I don't think I ever heard one of the North Sea bus drivers dare to say that one, even the more impressive ex mil ones... But Nick is easily a big head and shoulders above them. Me and Nick have made up now. The threats of the Police action and the Trucker Mafia have all blown away like dust in the wind. Obviously I still have work to do before the assurance of a cheery greeting is restored at our next encounter but I am determined to learn from my mistakes, mend my ways and become a better person.
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Post by bills on Jul 8, 2022 19:45:48 GMT
Hitler would be disappointed I think.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2022 19:46:36 GMT
'Become a better person' ... that's setting the bar pretty low in your case Rog
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