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BoatForMyPotplants
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 25 Jun 2012 : 20:00:17
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Weather permitting, I'm hoping to take my Boat For My Potplants out for the first time this Thursday. I admit I'm a little nervous.
On top of that I think it's about time some of the wonderful people of Wivenhoe quay get a bit of of the recognition that they truly deserve.
The first of my 'Quay Characters' appears on my blog. I hope he's wishing me luck for my inaugeral trip.
please see www.aboatformypotplants.blogspot.com
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adi-n-chez
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 Jun 2012 : 21:24:45
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Neil
Although your 'Blog' is obviously responsible for all of your 'Good luck' in obtaining parts / engine etc etc etc, its time to loose those ropes & actually enjoy what boating is really about!
Watch the tide times , check fuel levels & make sure you have enough warp/chain for your anchor (After all its a new engine installation so untried)
ENJOY it - Its far better than blogging !!
Adi
Sewer Tubes ? I'd rather have a D**ncr*ft (Only Kidding) |
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BoatForMyPotplants
United Kingdom
169 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jun 2012 : 21:46:21
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Ah - an anchor. I knew there was something I had forgotten. Thanks Adi!
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df
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 Jun 2012 : 22:05:19
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quote:
Originally posted by BoatForMyPotplants
Ah - an anchor. I knew there was something I had forgotten. Thanks Adi!
Neil
And the know how to use it, a dragging anchor is no use at all.
NBAS--The communal colostomy bag of the boating community.
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ken cattell
United Kingdom
192 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jun 2012 : 01:45:01
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Great blog Neil thanks for sharing it, good luck with the first cruise, I would of taken myself off for a quiet potter first time out. You run day trips to the local lighthouse, brilliant.
Err what is the frequency for the locl radio station? Might be worth tuning into around 9 pm for the news!!
Have fun.
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tigtog
United Kingdom
421 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jun 2012 : 22:44:49
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| good luck and enjoy neil |
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pete-preston
United Kingdom
79 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jun 2012 : 22:53:48
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Neil
Good luck with your first (of many we hope ) voyage.
Dont forget to make sure the anchor warp is secured to the boat !!
It has been forgotten in the past. 
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IanM
United Kingdom
2238 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jun 2012 : 23:16:33
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Have fun.
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nigel-in-oxford
United Kingdom
643 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2012 : 10:47:14
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Hope this post is not too late, but get a chart, you are in the mud bank capital of the UK
Getting stuck on the mud is a real downer, and if you do, don't get out and try to push. I did that when I was about 10 (off east Mersea) I had to be rescued
Seamaster 20 captain "Chronophage" (Time eater)
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Planning My First Trip
