nb Pickles no.2

The third picture is a photo of a tunnel. Maybe a ...

2012-05-04T23:17:25.641+01:00

The third picture is a photo of a tunnel. Maybe a cute tunnel (in the mind of weirdo) but a tunnel nevertheless.

Personally I've never seen tunnels in this way but everyone to their own.

The hole has something to do with gas and the firs...

2012-05-04T14:41:18.265+01:00

The hole has something to do with gas and the first thing sticking out is the handle of a hurricane lamp I've been meaning to rig to 12 volt

The other thing is a very large pin I found whilst magnetting the canal bed. The gas locker is for stowage as it's a gas free boat.

I may have to push them both in again.

Great pictures! I really love the third pic! It...

2012-05-04T13:50:13.614+01:00

Great pictures! I really love the third pic! It's so cute.

Even more interesting than the goldfish is the ugl...

2012-05-04T04:26:15.040+01:00

Even more interesting than the goldfish is the ugly gash in the side of your boat. Is that the remains of a bolt sticking out?

Thanks for the reminder Adam. All done. We really...

2012-04-26T20:52:44.203+01:00

Thanks for the reminder Adam. All done.

We really enjoyed the BCN and want to explore a different route next time. The Tame Valley Canal sounds like a goer. I think I'll do some reading up.

And it's all on the doorstep.

The BCN really is very under-rated. Last Septembe...

2012-04-26T13:57:45.939+01:00

The BCN really is very under-rated. Last September when we decided to use the Tame Valley Canal rather than the more direct route down the Farmer's Bridge and Aston locks (as we've done that several times), people looked at us as though we were mad. In fact, it's a great trip with a lot of interest, and of course there's never another moving boat to be seen.

By the way, any chance of replacing the Debdale blog with the Briar Rose one on your blog roll, as the Debdale one is no longer updated?

Since we set fire to a fair sized chunk of Oxfords...

2012-04-22T00:01:26.009+01:00

Since we set fire to a fair sized chunk of Oxfordshire doing exactly the same thing, we've noticed several blackened patches of hedge along the towpath. You're not alone.

I've frequently disagreed with Dave Mayall on ...

2012-03-21T10:26:19.397Z

I've frequently disagreed with Dave Mayall on CWF but I'm not sure you're right about his love of rules. Yes, he has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the rules, and knows where tpo look to find out about them, which is very, very useful; but I never got the impression that he agreed with all of them or that he feels they should be enforced just because they are there. Rather, it seems to me, he is simply pointing out what BW have the power to do and how people shouldn't be surprised when they do it. As for your comments about Alan Fincher, they are very unfair. He himself owns a modern boat as well as a recently acquired old one, and I have never met anyone who is so at pains to 'live and let live' with people who don't share his tastes.

Nobody reads this rubbish, do they? This is deepe...

2012-03-14T19:50:09.471Z

Nobody reads this rubbish, do they?

This is deepest Leicestershire. No one has a 'puter here.

It most certainly was an oops.

Er ... gosh! If you're trying to keep it secr...

2012-03-14T18:12:44.246Z

Er ... gosh!

If you're trying to keep it secret I'm not sure you're going about it the best way, Pete. Still, there are parts of the world where computers are a bit thin on the ground.

On my blog I have an "oops" label where I tag little things which go wrong. I think I'd mark this "OOPS".

I would agree from what Alan has written on the fo...

2012-03-07T22:17:31.953Z

I would agree from what Alan has written on the forums that he would be a decent choice. I am sure that there are others who just don't stand out.

Thank gawd I've only got a Liverpool boat.

Well written. How about Alan Fincher? Over 17,000 ...

2012-03-07T15:09:25.133Z

Well written. How about Alan Fincher? Over 17,000 posts on Canal World Forum in seven years (roughly 6 a day. Obviously he hasnt got a life and woe betide you if you have a Steve Hudson "Washer Josher" or a new boat. He is anti anything that is not an old boat.

Great post, hopefully not wait as long for the nex...

2012-02-18T13:26:59.603Z

Great post, hopefully not wait as long for the next one! If I sound like I want to be your friend, huge apologies it was a mistake ;)

Loving the new door by the way!

great post, I will be back to see your new post.

2012-01-27T03:19:38.574Z

great post, I will be back to see your new post.

I thought the warm weather was my fault. I was t...

2011-12-11T19:44:14.752Z

I thought the warm weather was my fault. I was tired of having frozen feet last year, so this year at the first sign of cold I bought some fur lined boots.... Look at me now.

Just to warn you, lock up ya daughters Maffi is on...

2011-11-14T23:49:38.726Z

Just to warn you, lock up ya daughters Maffi is on the way up the Ashby. :)

And you should be disturbed. I most certainly am.

2011-11-02T21:30:43.876Z

And you should be disturbed. I most certainly am.

Just put a comment on your 'Oxford swimming di...

2011-10-31T12:55:02.983Z

Just put a comment on your 'Oxford swimming disaster' post, and wish to enlist your support for the removal of abomination at Isis Lock Pool,Oxford.

Bw are really trying to bury their collective head...

2011-10-31T12:48:57.431Z

Bw are really trying to bury their collective heads in the sand on this one. Will only act if there is lots of precise info on problems. Your blog-site will help.
We locals have a strong campaign going, including a petition from boaters and pedestrians who think apart from the hazards to navigation, the whole over-designed expensive mess has ruined a beautiful place in Oxford. Environment Agency are trying to keep out of it although it is E.A. main channel. Again your Blog should get them involved. Do you know of other incidents? We have seen many like yours with boats wedged against the barrage. These have all happened in 'no-flow conditions' Later the hazards will be much greater. Please contact Me 07821-110148 or Mark Davies 01865-798254, (resident boater noe troubled by anti social behavior from people who think it looks like the set of Total Wipeout!

Somehow I find the thought of you as an accountant...

2011-10-24T10:21:43.768+01:00

Somehow I find the thought of you as an accountant vaguely disturbing. Best of luck anyway. We won't be up the Ashby this winter, staying on the Shroppie for a change.

Oh yes. We need to have a varied life otherwise th...

2011-09-30T12:15:54.427+01:00

Oh yes. We need to have a varied life otherwise things would just get boring.

Pete

Hi There, Are you still keeping the camp site?

2011-09-30T11:55:21.832+01:00

Hi There,

Are you still keeping the camp site?

I've been doing quite a bit of reading up and ...

2011-09-28T23:48:20.292+01:00

I've been doing quite a bit of reading up and it's quite easy to do it by distance learning but it's not advertised due to it bypassing the the training providers (and they won't get their cut). Got the study materials directly from the publisher and only need the training providers for the exams.

I'm half way through the first of three levels already. And, as you say, I can still make the bows.

I wish you all the best with your new venture, Pet...

2011-09-28T22:57:51.901+01:00

I wish you all the best with your new venture, Pete (if you do it). Book keeping and accountancy are subjects I know next to nothing about. I didn't know you could do them remotely. And, presumably, you'll still be able to make bows and look after Dutch campers (yes, I know it's in France).

Welcome back stranger!! You have been missed. Perh...

2011-09-03T17:08:49.385+01:00

Welcome back stranger!! You have been missed. Perhaps have flowers for Lisa for when she finds you.....? Can't wait to hear about your exploits.
Lisa