MauriceMynah

No names, no packdrill but this is the entire text (so not edited in any way) of a PM I've just received. "Just to make my position very clear to you JTF, if I have a view and I wish to express it, I will OK." I can't think why this wasn't said on open forum! I have no objection to anyone disagreeing with my comments, but I'm less keen on PMs being used for this, as I see it as threatening.

I don't see it as "defensive" I just notice a selection of individuals who thoroughly enjoy sticking the knife in at every opportunity. Richard was advised by said people to go to a hosting server. He has, it didn't solve the problems so now they say not the fault of the hosters. Must still be Richards fault. I have little doubt that when it fails again, the same people will find other ways to blame Richard. If you don't like Richards forum don't go there, And keep those somewhat vitriolic views to yourselves.

What's "Eric takes Stirling" in Latin? "Sykes thievet doshos" perhaps

We take Stirling ??

Cheaper/easier to signwrite and the fewer letters the less opportunity for typos Keith. Cheap & Easy are qualities I like!

Names are probably about the most personal things about boats so perhaps I might suggest you start "categorising" them to narrow the field. River names... ie Yare lady. Nature names... ie Black Swan or Cooty Contrived name names ie MarMike if you are Margret & Michael Romantic names... ie Glistening Brook Play on words... ie Overdraught. Humour... ie Donttellim Pike. Family history ie Stirling in your case. or Cheesy names ... ie Stillraomin. On my second boat I was advised to keep names short and use letters that are straight lines. I am now on my third boat called Nyx and have two dinghies one called Nyxii the other called Nyxii II. Good luck

Thanks Strow, that makes interesting reading. The final part of the equation would be a breakdown of how many boats for each toll bracket for each of the seasons. In short by what percentage the actual totals have increased. I know you can see where I'm going with this, even if we also both know we can do little about it. Just curious really!

Fairy Nuff!

Will they be reading this forum, or just advertising in it? 2 days and no response!!!

I would like to see the figures rather than possible "spin". What will be the actual toll rates and how does that break down with the number/size of boats tolled in 2013. The BA will have those figures as that would have to have been the way they budgeted "who pays what".

We know it wasn't John, nor did I take it as such. Thanks Strow for the explanation. I will check in a while if they're still down, but only when I've finished here...... and on .org

Yeah 650, Terrible innit

Yep, I got the message too. What a debugger?

The bacteria responsible for Legionnaires disease is typically found in the tanks that are reservoirs for air conditioning. They thrive there because the water is normally at a temperature that suits them well. I know little of foreign plumbing techniques, but am very surprised that the problem stemmed from a shower head. However, that apart, I don't recall ever having heard of instances of the disease being caught from a water tank in a boat.

Right Ladies and Gents, listen very carefully, I shall say this only once.... As I have relatives who are police officers I tend to hear the other side of things, and to be quite frank I'm quite sure that very few of you actually know what goes on. When the crime was first reported, who reading this really knows what action the police took. Who reading this has any idea what manpower was available to police at that moment. Who reading this know what other incidences were occurring at that time? Here's an interesting little fact, One person being found "Drunk and disorderly" will take TWO police officers off the beat for at least an hour, and more often than not one of them for four or more hours after that. Why? Because the officers have "Duty of care" and must ensure that the drunk doesn't harm himself or drown in his own vomit. However back at the "Lets knock the bobbys" Was the BA launch the most effective method of stopping the stolen boat, or would the helicopter and police car back-up be quicker and better? If so were those facilities readily available or were either/both otherwise occupied to be available later. Just out of interest, what would the police boat have done to stop the stolen boat had it caught up with it in the middle of nowhere? Ram it? Now, I can sympathise with Freedom (Andy) as he was in the front line and was therefor feeling frustrated at the apparent inactivity, I have less sympathy for those who choose to make this another opportunity for slagging off one of the most unappreciated organisations I know of. Sorry Neil but you kinda hit a nerve there!

There are those who would say that a moderator somewhere has already deleted my mind... and who am I to argue?

Sorry Gracie, it would seem that I've tried to lead you astray. You moor up by the Rising Sun and come aboard Nyx. I'll take you up to the end for a quickie in the Recruiting Sergeant.

No no no Marshman, This isn't a fisherman v boater situation. If dredging the area at this time of the year causes problems within the biostructure of the water, then it has to be monitored, and monitored carefully and by proper qualified experts. (of which I am not one). This isn't because of the angling fraternity, it's because one thing leads to another. The basic food chain must be protected AT ANY COST. It gives THAT area the reasons we visit THAT area. Discard that basic principal and we might as well be cruising open sewers. We came close to that in the late 60s. look how the water has improved since then. Navigation needs to be protected, but balances still need to be maintained. Both can (and should) be achieved. Both should be the targets of those involved.

How long has that been the case? I had no idea! This must be a fairly new development as Coltishall lock was one of the spots we used to like to visit quite frequently a few years back, and that was in a hire craft.

Oh Gracie, You will love it there! Go past the Rising Sun and follow the river along. I splits into two with the left fork saying "Unsuitable for cruisers". That's correct, do not attempt to go up that left fork but carry on with the right fork. It gets narrow and slightly faster flowing for a bit, but then you get to the remains of Horsted Mill and the navigation terminates at Coltishall Lock. It's a wild mooring of sorts in a "not very wild" way! The fishing there, or in the weir pool near by is good and it's a short walk to the Recruiting Sergeant, one of my favourite pubs with great food. I would say it's a good mooring but some of the longer boats may find it a bit tight for manoeuvring. Personally I wouldn't advise a novice up there if they're in anything over 38' Maybe I'll get to show you my maggot there sometime! Best wishes, John the Fish (JtF)

Then you get a blank message... Great for people who like to speak their mind

I don't know who needs to "get out more" Jill for posting those two, or me for watching them! I'm off now to find my comfort blanket.

Signal Crayfish? I'm told they're good eating!

I wouldn't have thought that would be possible DF,