tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629158822862851611.post909235350958806580..comments2023-05-16T15:54:29.525+01:00Comments on Contented Souls: G has to live up to his Gentleman Boater AwardAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04197180612133846844noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629158822862851611.post-26067854664216723232014-01-17T23:39:49.047+00:002014-01-17T23:39:49.047+00:00Inevitable outcome I suppose, but isn't that p...Inevitable outcome I suppose, but isn't that part of the reason the Thames Locks are manned - surely the Lockie should have spotted it.Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629158822862851611.post-29761782080888041482014-01-17T09:06:26.979+00:002014-01-17T09:06:26.979+00:00Apologies to Wilton Marina. I wasn't having a...Apologies to Wilton Marina. I wasn't having a go at them.<br /><br />The outcome at Sandford Lock was a loud bang. They then had two ropes, both short - one on the boat and the other tied to the lockside bollard. As they exited the lock the lockie shook his head as they tried to avoid eye-contact with anyone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629158822862851611.post-38378598875344662592014-01-16T19:46:44.543+00:002014-01-16T19:46:44.543+00:00He's come from Portugal and this boat will pro...He's come from Portugal and this boat will provide cheap accomodation near to London. He has decided to continuously moor on the Lee and Stort rather than Little Venice. He told G as much but I don't think he used the term 'continuous moorer'. This has nothing to do with boating or our waterways.Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629158822862851611.post-44090446847516799882014-01-16T19:32:53.055+00:002014-01-16T19:32:53.055+00:00We've met quite a few people coming down londo...We've met quite a few people coming down london-way who haven't the first clue how to move their boats - some weren't even interested in learning - they don't intend to move again once they've arrived :-(<br /><br />Sue, nb Indigo DreamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629158822862851611.post-76015327405520264042014-01-16T19:09:00.469+00:002014-01-16T19:09:00.469+00:00Hi Alistair, would you believe it but, in fairness...Hi Alistair, would you believe it but, in fairness, this lad had bought the boat from round the corner on the Leicester Arm at Weltonfields Marina. <br />What was the outcome for your old boys at Sandford Lock?<br />Jill, Matilda Rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629158822862851611.post-7777575735467677242014-01-16T18:09:37.342+00:002014-01-16T18:09:37.342+00:00You seem to attract incompetent novices every time...You seem to attract incompetent novices every time you pass Whilton Marina! What worries me is that the marina staff are selling boats to pepole without a clue.<br /><br />Have they got a sign at the marina exit saying "Incompetent Novices Please Wait for Matilda Rose to Appear Before Proceeding"?<br /><br />Having said all that, a few months ago I witnessed some old boys with years ofAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629158822862851611.post-84380819462465839372014-01-16T14:34:25.202+00:002014-01-16T14:34:25.202+00:00I never thought about the trees being alive - I, r...I never thought about the trees being alive - I, rather romantically, imagined a beautiful May Queen sat in there in a long white dress with flowers all interwoven in the branches.<br />Great to hear your dulcet tones in my ear reading the news whilst I was preparing supper - it rounded off a lovely day. Time they put that Alan Deddicoate (or however you spell him) on permanent nights!Jill, Matilda Rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629158822862851611.post-13307711867393553962014-01-15T19:22:49.664+00:002014-01-15T19:22:49.664+00:00That strange boat has been there years. It looks ...That strange boat has been there years. It looks completely different in the summer, when the leaves are out. (Really!)Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00797263033136330290noreply@blogger.com