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Den602
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 26 Sep 2011 : 19:56:12
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We recently cruised up and down 'Narrowboat Alley 'the Trent and Mersey form Sawley to Fradley with some hair raising experiences.Would anyone in the area be interested in a convoy next year to prove our 'plastic' boats to which they refer have as much right to cruise no matter where !
We only met 3 cruisers that week as opposed to god knows how many narrowboats everyone other one being a hire boat say no more !!
Cheers Den |
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clayman
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27 Sep 2011 : 19:06:34
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As I'm moored at Sawley you will get used to it, I presume, as I've yet to venture out!!! I will wait 'til I have my brand new engine before tackling them
Saying that we do seem to be in a similar situation to the film 'Fort Apache the Bronx'!!! as we are surrounded by narrow boats, who gladly demonsrate how to create a mini Tsunami at anytime lol. |
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Ollie Ollman
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27 Sep 2011 : 19:53:20
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I've done it for the past three years and, apart from hire boats, have never really had any problem. Happy to go next year again as I'm also at Sawley (in my Viking 23 now) When was you thinking?
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Den602
United Kingdom
24 Posts |
Posted - 28 Sep 2011 : 19:37:16
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[quote]Originally posted by clayman
As I'm moored at Sawley you will get used to it, I presume, as I've yet to venture out!!! I will wait 'til I have my brand new engine before tackling them
Saying that we do seem to be in a similar situation to the film 'Fort Apache the Bronx'!!! as we are surrounded by narrow boats, who gladly demonsrate how to create a mini Tsunami at anytime lol.
Hi there wherabouts are you moored up at Sawley? Safety in numbers ! HA HA
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Den602
United Kingdom
24 Posts |
Posted - 28 Sep 2011 : 19:39:20
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[quote]Originally posted by Ollie Ollman
I've done it for the past three years and, apart from hire boats, have never really had any problem. Happy to go next year again as I'm also at Sawley (in my Viking 23 now) When was you thinking?
regards
Ollie
Hi Ollie not really set a date but poss late Spring if weather OK a long weekend maybe.?
Where do you moor ?
Regards Den |
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Ollie Ollman
United Kingdom
196 Posts |
Posted - 28 Sep 2011 : 19:52:29
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Hi Den,
I'm on C Jetty. Been clouted in the outboard just the once by a nb off of 'B' but couldn't prove who it was! I'm the friendly examiner on there LOL!
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Den602
United Kingdom
24 Posts |
Posted - 28 Sep 2011 : 20:22:23
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Hi Ollie,
When you say examiner do you mean safety cert ? My other half is gas safe qualified for boats as well if ever needed ! Hope the engine wasn't damaged ? We are over on E pier backed on to I presume is D, but 2nd from end so not hemmed in.
Regards Den |
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Den602
United Kingdom
24 Posts |
Posted - 26 Oct 2011 : 21:38:47
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Things are looking up got about 8 boats interested will put some flyers out at Sawley for " Raid the Dragon " hoping to get the convoy to willington for a social gathering.Dates to be confirmed
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adi-n-chez
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28 Oct 2011 : 21:11:44
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Originally posted by Den602
Things are looking up got about 8 boats interested will put some flyers out at Sawley for " Raid the Dragon " hoping to get the convoy to willington for a social gathering.Dates to be confirmed
Denise Parkinson
We would be interested in the cruise if the timings right - It's pretty much the end of the season for us as were on the Soar. Also its too cold for Chez to spend the night aboard !
We always enjoy putting 'Sewer Tubes' in their place on the T&M - Just tell em that without cruisers most of the waterways would have been remanded !
Adi
Sewer Tubes ? I'd rather have a D**ncr*ft (Only Kidding) |
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Den602
United Kingdom
24 Posts |
Posted - 17 Nov 2011 : 19:53:35
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Originally posted by adi-n-chez
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Originally posted by Den602
Things are looking up got about 8 boats interested will put some flyers out at Sawley for " Raid the Dragon " hoping to get the convoy to willington for a social gathering.Dates to be confirmed
Denise Parkinson
We would be interested in the cruise if the timings right - It's pretty much the end of the season for us as were on the Soar. Also its too cold for Chez to spend the night aboard !
We always enjoy putting 'Sewer Tubes' in their place on the T&M - Just tell em that without cruisers most of the waterways would have been remanded !
Adi
Sewer Tubes ? I'd rather have a D**ncr*ft (Only Kidding)
Hi There, we have about 9 boats so far interested not sure of dates need to talk to people maybe early May ? Maybe arrange a meet up to discuss when people are able to do it think it will be a good laugh Sawly Marina are aware of this and think it's a brill idea,keep in touch, Den |
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Rawmusic
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Posted - 17 Nov 2011 : 21:55:30
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| I've just left Sawley, but if there's time to get home swing a you turn well I'll try to be there |
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Den602
United Kingdom
24 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2011 : 08:17:51
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I've just left Sawley, but if there's time to get home swing a you turn well I'll try to be there
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Hi sounds like we are going to have plenty of hands for the locks we will take over at this rate, hope you make it, will keep you posted
Den
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Ollie Ollman
United Kingdom
196 Posts |
Posted - 06 Mar 2012 : 16:59:50
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Anymore thoughts on this topic guys - as it'll soon be warm enough?
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Den602
United Kingdom
24 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2012 : 20:04:15
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Hi Folks thinking of the weekend 19th /20th May not sure about gathering Friday night with an early Saturday start or some heading of Friday to secure moorings depends on numbers.
Will confirm posters going out next weekend. Cheers Den
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Ollie Ollman
United Kingdom
196 Posts |
Posted - 16 Apr 2012 : 15:48:34
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Hi All,
As an ex 'Conquest' owner, now with a Viking 23 and happy to attend. Would anybody object if I posted the gist of this to the 'Viking Owners' website to see if we can increase numbers? Or, do you want to keep it 'Norman'?
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Den602
United Kingdom
24 Posts |
Posted - 28 Apr 2012 : 22:42:08
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Originally posted by Ollie Ollman
Hi All,
As an ex 'Conquest' owner, now with a Viking 23 and happy to attend. Would anybody object if I posted the gist of this to the 'Viking Owners' website to see if we can increase numbers? Or, do you want to keep it 'Norman'?
regards
Ollie
Denise Parkinson+
Hi Ollie no problem not just Normans going posters next week for the cruise 18th to 20th May proposed waiting for feedback all welcome x |
Edited by - Den602 on 28 Apr 2012 22:45:10 |
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Trent and Mersey Canal 2012
