Matt Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 http://ow.ly/ZlRS5 not great is it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Thank you Matt for the information. Here is a copy of the warning and advice of not to attach the plaques. Broads boaters warned about running ink on tolls plaques Broads boaters are being advised not to fix toll plaques on their vessels while the Broads Authority urgently investigates an issue with running ink. A very small number of reports about ink running from the plaques when they get wet onto vessel hulls has come in and as soon as the Authority was aware of the issue it called an immediate meeting with its print supplier to try and find a solution. The supplier, which the Authority has used for 20 years with no previous issues, is now testing the efficacy of various solutions for the plaques already sent out by the Authority, including additional waterproofing. It is also investigating the cause, believed to be related to the waterproofing additive in the ink, to avoid the same problem in future. John Packman, Chief Executive of the Broads Authority, said: “We sincerely regret that this has been an issue for a small number of boaters and, until further notice while investigations are ongoing, are advising people not to fix their plaques to their vessels but to keep them on board ready in case they need to be produced. “We will be writing to every boater who has already been sent a plaque to ensure they are aware of this advice and we will keep boaters updated on progress through our usual channels.” Friday 11 March 2016 Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 12 minutes ago, ranworthbreeze said: Broads boaters warned about running ink on tolls plaques Broads boaters are being advised not to fix toll plaques on their vessels while the Broads Authority urgently investigates an issue with running ink. A very small number of reports about ink running from the plaques when they get wet onto vessel hulls has come in and as soon as the Authority was aware of the issue it called an immediate meeting with its print supplier to try and find a solution. The supplier, which the Authority has used for 20 years with no previous issues, is now testing the efficacy of various solutions for the plaques already sent out by the Authority, including additional waterproofing. It is also investigating the cause, believed to be related to the waterproofing additive in the ink, to avoid the same problem in future. That must be damned annoying for them. A potentially costly mistake on the part of their regular supplier which some people will undoubtedly manage to blame on them. Luckily for me, my game plan has always been to pay for my tolls online on the day before they are due, so maybe they'll have watertight ones by the time I order (in 20 days time). Maybe I'll hot laminate my new ones this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imtamping2 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I think its just another plot to get more money....... disappearing ink 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Oh this is going to be fun.. Eddie or whatever he's called today is typing away... looking forward to it. Can someone post as soon as it's available... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayandCarole Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Groan oh dear OK no pay until we get a satisfactory result then, we dont want our hulls damaged by inferior stickers do we Ray & Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Glad I haven't paid yet. Envelope still unopened!!! Was planning to open it on Monday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I am stuck for a witty remark Ray. Hmm maybe its because some of the Toll stickers are proving a bit of a washout....ok i'll get my Iain 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 We got our tolls the start of the week,intend to take and put on end of the month . Hopefully they will sort it out before we do so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowjo Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Ok Boys and Girls! I don't know if anyone is aware of this but it's off the BA broads blog, Broads boaters warned about running ink on tolls plaques Broads boaters are being advised not to fix toll plaques on their vessels while the Broads Authority urgently investigates an issue with running ink. A very small number of reports about ink running from the plaques when they get wet onto vessel hulls has come in and as soon as the Authority was aware of the issue it called an immediate meeting with its print supplier to try and find a solution. The supplier, which the Authority has used for 20 years with no previous issues, is now testing the efficacy of various solutions for the plaques already sent out by the Authority, including additional waterproofing. It is also investigating the cause, believed to be related to the waterproofing additive in the ink, to avoid the same problem in future. John Packman, Chief Executive of the Broads Authority, said: “We sincerely regret that this has been an issue for a small number of boaters and, until further notice while investigations are ongoing, are advising people not to fix their plaques to their vessels but to keep them on board ready in case they need to be produced. “We will be writing to every boater who has already been sent a plaque to ensure they are aware of this advice and we will keep boaters updated on progress through our usual channels.” Frank,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Sorry Frank, you've been beaten to it, Matt started a thread on it yesterday, at Don't Use Next Years Toll Plaques Just Yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowjo Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 True Strow! I put it again just in case they didn't read it the first time, they may have been using different ink in my version or it could be I didn't read it! it may be because I wanted to give the Mods something to do by having to merge it, or it could be as Judi says I'll be late for my own funeral,,,, Frank,,, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Mowjo said: may be because I wanted to give the Mods something to do by having to merge it, Hmm notes made, potential troublemaker ! Norty Frank Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 When I read this, I had to check that today wasn't April 1st! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowjo Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Iain! as I've not been on much over winter due to decorating my daughters new house, I have a lot of troublemaking and winding up to catch up on,, you should know me by now! chuck the petrol on then stand back and watch the fire burn,,, Frank,, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Just opened the envelope. One day (12 hours)earlier than intended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 OK this one has had me chortling since reading it! It's almost of Goon Show standard! Cue Wallace Greenslade and fanfare... Greenslade: For Whom The Toll Drolls Sellers as Bluebottle Paxman: Yes, your Maj! Finks...I will accept your knightedhood I will, I will! Seacombe: What what what what? These toll plaques were printed by the Chinese? Sellers as Bluebottle Paxman: How can you tell mon capitan? Seacombe: You can tell by their eyes! Sellers as Bluebottle Paxman: It is because they is waterin like what these plaques is? Seacombe: No it's the way they pronounce them! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 You silly twisted boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 If you understand Timbos post, then you, like me, must be getting on. Cue for Gracie et al to deny they understand a word of it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Sigh, I understood it but more to the point enjoyed it Griff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 14 minutes ago, BroadAmbition said: Sigh, I understood it Yes Its an age thing Iain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 And...ta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 It's not just the dodgy toll plaques Tim, something strange going on with your hyperlinks. Doug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I haven't got mine yet - but will do, just as soon as I have taken over the new ship... perhaps by then they will have sorted this out... It is a rather dated system TBH - and I wonder why they don't just go over to an online record approach? All you have to do is permanently display your reg. number and the rangers can tell from a simple db on board their launch whether or not you have a toll. Equally, if vessels are not paid up, it should flag up and shouldn't be too hard to check up on them... Too sensible? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Just renewed my toll and had a nice chat to the person taking my money about the ink. The ink is not so much running but leaching into the hull. They have used the same supplier for many years and have also been told that the company will in a few years time, stop using the specific machinery used to print the discs. We had a chat and I suggested that they do what the Car Tax people now do and that is not issue one. He agreed that would be the way forward and the company stopping the printing process might be the catalyst for the BA to move into the modern world. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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