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We have a work party needed at Dilham Staithe Cut very soon. When is 'Very Soon' ? Griff

We’ve had the same issue in the past. Drilling the new mast bracket just recently was a breeze as we invested on some colbolt / carbide drill bits a while back, got a small collection of them now. I’ve even got a countersink version. We too find that they snap all too easily if one goes at it with too much pressure or any lateral force Griff

The original artwork is to be auctioned at the show by our very own forum auctioneer, Griff (thank you Griff) Think nothing of it. Glad to be of service Griff

Lovely. I’ll pick one up at the event too Griff

They state to use the pilot when we took them through - However it was October, the pilots had ceased to operate until the spring. I got clearance of H.W's prior to the Lads week commencing to take them through without a pilot Griff

You can be sure if you hadn't bought a ticket via phone and not written to them, they would have been over you like a rash after their easy money Griff

The Gas Safe Installation and Use regulations exclude boats on inland waters not used as a permanent or temporary residence or hired or loaned.  There you go, as per the Law - I'm not off to the tower then - Good, that's a relief. (I kinda knew this but wasn't sure) Tks for the explanation re unlawful and illegal. I always thought the answer to be:- Unlawful - Against the Law Illegal - A sick Bird Griff

7ft 2" - Wroxham is a definite yes on most days too I piloted Jewel of Lights through Wroxham bridge a couple of years ago now on our annual Lads week, no problem at all and I seem to remember they needed 7ft 2" also Griff

I guess the final arbiter of this would be your insurers, when their assessor decides whether or not to pay out after a fire or explosion. That's an extreme example - reserved for those that should enter the annual Darwin awards I would offer. Of course I do understand and agree that it would be proper stupid to 'Let' just any Tom Dick or Harry without any training whatsoever to 'Work' on a gas system privately owned or otherwise What about competent Diy-ers that have the confidence and knowledge to do such 'Work'? I installed the whole gas system onboard 'B.A' every part of it in total about 13 years ago, since then we have upgraded the hob, serviced / cleaned, changed various parts on grill / oven as and when required. BUT I fitted an in line bubble tester so can see at a glance we also have two onboard CO Detectors and have done for ages way before they became compulsory on hire boats (Changing them when we feel the need), and of course passed every BSS that 'B.A' has ever had So to be clear is it legal or not legal to do 'Work' on ones own gas system on a private leisure boat? I'm not asking if it wise or recommended - That's 100% a different question As an aside (Where's Paladin?) What's the difference between unlawful and illegal ? Griff

I picked a very bad time to serve tomato soup. They say it won't do Beccles Old bridge either They may say it won't but at 7ft 2" on the bottom of the tide, it'll probably go through with the top still up! Griff

and unless I'm missing something there is no legal reason I cannot perform gas work on my own private leisure craft. I know this certainly was the case, so if anyone can point to a piece of legislation saying otherwise i'd appreciate seeing it. Good point - I'd like to see it too - If that is the case, it looks like a keel hauling and off to the tower for me Griff

Looks bang on to me Griff

Weatherspoons banned dogs after a member of staff got bitten. So, ONE member of staff from the huge chain gets bitten and they ban ALL dogs from EVERY venue? Stupid - Why not just ban / sue the idiot dog owners that allowed it to bite a member of staff? You couldn't make it up Griff

Same thing happened to us ages ago, I had already taken precautionary measures to my garage - Stopped them getting in but ruined the door, as a result of that I upgraded the pedestrian door physical security. Then a couple of years ago fitted a 4 x system cctv round our hovel. Never had a murmur out of the dogs since. I fitted the cameras in plain view but out of reach. Can't put a price on the peace of mind it gives us. I can view the cameras from my phone anywhere around the globe with a 4g signal Griff

I saw on the lunchtime news today that Lincolnshire has updated all it's revenue raisers to digital in an effort not to miss being able to issue as many stealth tax demands as humanly possible. At least Dick Turpin wore a mask Griff

Sprinter - not heard owt bad about em but then again not looked. My Vito had suffered issues before I bought it, dealership kept them quiet. I found out later. That thing cost me 2 cylinder heads, 2 sets of injectors, oh and the gearbox once partially fell off - fractured chassis mounting caused by heavy handed dealership mechanics when they changed the head first time Griff

Vauxhal Vivaro 1:9CDTi - The best van I have ever had. The van prior to that was a Mercedes Vito - Biggest pile of horse manure ever. Damn thing cost me more to keep on the road than it earnt me - I'm exaggerating slightly of course but due to that experience I now would never ever have Merc van ever again ever and I bought the bl00dy thing from a main dealer too - Should have known better, I kinda knew I was getting a pup but tooooo late by the time my fears were confirmed. Yertiz Vivaro - now of course it has 'My' cherished plate on it - R641 CHG - Perfect Griff

Saturday - I'm working away in my own time for free yet again on my Lads Restoration house that is now up for sale in Finningley village. Comes to start the 'GriffTile' van to drive home, And . . . . the starter motor finally gave up. It has been getting more troublesome over the last few weeks, I knew it was on it''s way out so I got the van booked in for next week with my local trusted mechanic since about 3 x weeks ago for a full service, a few other items and most importantly a new starter motor. I was hoping it would last. It didn't Rang Bro' who lives in same village, quick tow off to bump start and I'm away home. Yesterday forenoon at home it fired up - Just. back round to my lads place finished off a few more items and yes, you've guessed it - Nil starting again. another tow bump start and I'm home. Today I had to go to work with minimal tools in MrsG's car - fortunately I'm fully stripping out a bathroom so didn't need many tools. This morning at 0700 sharp the 'GriffTile' van was dropped off at mateys garage prearranged for a new starter motor only. It took them FOUR hours to change the damn thing. Had to grind off bolt heads, drill out bolts etc. plus whole front bumper / valance has to come off in the first place. Well to be honest my van doesn't do long distances apart from round trips to Stalham, it's got 176'000 miles on it now and that starter motor is 15 years old, will have been used tens of thousands of times and never been taken off so it doesn't owe me owt. The invoice inc vat was £306:00 supply / fit so not too bad. Saved me the hassle of doing it and allowed me to continue working and not let down a client. Griff

Well done - Chuffed for you Griff

I don't know if it's OK for me to post this, but no doubt it can be removed if inappropriate I very much doubt it is inappropriate, one of our 'Peskies' will be in touch, if not assume it's ok That's a right bu66er isn't it? 12th June being a Wednesday, if I finish work early, say around 1700, get on the mighty Tiger, depart at say 1800, that gives me 30 mins to cover 160-odd miles - not a prayer, not even on the Tiger. Is there maybe a chance that after the 12th the film can be uploaded to youtube for the rest of us further afield anoraks to see it? Griff

Graham, I am so chuffed you are onboard (Pun intended) the NBN especially with regards to updating and educating us re NWDC, especially dispelling some of the many myths / rumours - I too had mistakenly thought the maximum lock width was 12ft but hoped it wasn't and now overjoyed to have just that one myth dispelled and I'm sure they'll be others (I got that mistaken impression ages ago due to reading about it somewhere or t'other on one of the boaty forums - obviously written by someone who thought they knew but obviously didn't!) I find the restoration of the NWDC fascinating and really do want to get involved. My issue is time and distance, both restrict me more than I am happy with but life is what it is. £50 toll to cruise the whole length? Discovering new overnight moorings, villages, pubs / shops. fishing hotspots etc - Count me and Broad Ambition firmly 'In' It too for me has been a long standing bucket list to cruise 'B.A' up to Antingham. And - If SpeedTriple really is riding his bike around Brands Hatch on his 100th Birthday, then I'll join him on my mighty Tiger - that'll put me at about 80 odd eh? Keep on posting Graham - including photo's - Your a star mate Griff

Seeing as no one has answered you, I'll have a go. Seaward:- When underway with the coast over your shoulder Nelson:- Some sort of complicated wrestling hold Griff

And I’ve heard it a few times too Griff

create one enormous housing estate all the way between Norwich, Wroxham and Brundall? Then of course one day there is the risk of a perfect storm, that is to say a Spring very high tide / storm surge, following an extremely heavy wet month and a strong N.Easterly for a week. Low pressure for a week and we have flooding all over the parish. But the experts will say we had no way of seeing that coming - I just told em! Griff

Chuffin Eck, it looks better on the model that on 'B.A' - Well done Griff