tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.comments2023-11-02T08:12:38.232+00:00Narrowboat StarHarrymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02580202787264739617noreply@blogger.comBlogger260125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-55422685758261996122014-10-25T11:13:39.641+01:002014-10-25T11:13:39.641+01:00Hi - glad you enjoyed listening to us! The sidepl...Hi - glad you enjoyed listening to us! The sideplanks are actually 2" oak, but otherwise you have it spot on - certainly true about the engine (we love her really). <br /><br />Not sure why we were going so slow - maybe a less experienced team had her that day - but we normally fly down the shroppie, with it being our home turf and everything.<br /><br />If I remember correctly, the record set by one of our more extreme members is around 24 hrs from Barbridge to Autherlytim noakesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-9521380724365432332014-10-25T11:11:44.813+01:002014-10-25T11:11:44.813+01:00Hi - glad you enjoyed listening to us! The sidepl...Hi - glad you enjoyed listening to us! The sideplanks are actually 2" oak, but otherwise you have it spot on - certainly true about the engine (we love her really). <br /><br />Not sure why we were going so slow - maybe a less expereinced team had her that day - but we normally fly down the shroppie, wiht it being our home turf and everything.<br /><br />If I remember correctly, the record set by one of our more extreme memebers is around 24 hrs...tim noakesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-61515817934760092662014-06-28T14:33:49.698+01:002014-06-28T14:33:49.698+01:00Have just read your account of sharing locks with ...Have just read your account of sharing locks with Braidbar boat Shield Maiden dated 21/9/10. <br />You observe that while the wife battles with the locks her "heavily built hubby rests on the tiller".<br />We are the current owners of Shield Maiden who we purchased from the couple who you shared locks with. The gentleman you refer to had to sell the boat a few months later due to the onset of Parkinsons disease, maybe this was the reason he did not, or was unable to assist his wife with the locks. Things are not always what they seem.<br />With regards<br />David Kirk (NB Shield Maiden)dknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-23890420186391538042014-01-31T10:44:11.080+00:002014-01-31T10:44:11.080+00:00I am usually to blogging and i genuinely appreciat...I am usually to blogging and i genuinely appreciate your content regularly.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-79282456943388638792013-09-24T18:51:35.380+01:002013-09-24T18:51:35.380+01:00Hello there! I just wish to give you a big thumbs ...Hello there! I just wish to give you a big thumbs up for your great information you've got right here <br />on this post. 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I have been wondering about this topic,so thanks for sharing. I will certainly be subscribing to your blog.<br />marine supply online storehttp://www.jmsonline.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-35623838648468413212012-11-23T04:54:44.539+00:002012-11-23T04:54:44.539+00:00What a good time to travel here... you will surely...What a good time to travel here... you will surely enjoy the views and I'm sure this is going to be a memorable to you. Becca@Locksmith In Brisbanehttp://locksmithinbrisbane.net.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-1860348939075595282012-10-02T14:26:55.229+01:002012-10-02T14:26:55.229+01:00even in this kind of stuff it is very useful and i...even in this kind of stuff it is very useful and it is being used automatically by the people. <a href="http://www.neweraoil.co.uk" rel="nofollow">red diesel london</a>Eugene Yompsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17342019276631397477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-74787578867693589852012-09-11T06:40:11.934+01:002012-09-11T06:40:11.934+01:00It's a nice view and glad to see an umbrella a...It's a nice view and glad to see an umbrella and a cute dog with you. Enjoying with narrowboat is really having fun, adventure etc.<br /><br />Linda@ <a href="http://www.bellissimaboats.com/river-thames-narrowboat-hire/" rel="nofollow">river thames narrowboat hire</a>Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-50487502298428170642012-07-26T06:48:37.786+01:002012-07-26T06:48:37.786+01:00Following our Maiden Voyage on our self built NB w...Following our Maiden Voyage on our self built NB we too decided on an umberella but although good for shade it was because of the b@#%%$ rain :)Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-14809403115600336042012-07-23T11:21:10.300+01:002012-07-23T11:21:10.300+01:00We experienced a similar act on the North Oxford. ...We experienced a similar act on the North Oxford. Moored with four other boats in a area some 5 miles or so from Braunston. In two days we only saw one walker on the towpath - We always know when someone walks past as the dogs growl - though to be fair it was raining.<br /><br />Then the grass cutting crews turned up. The plants were soon decimated. A big large swathe cutter followed up by a strimmer. I challenged them not to cover the boat in clippings or to break any windows. The section of bank next to our boat was left alone. All the other boats were soon covered in wet grass clippings. There were some not very happy boat owners.<br /><br />In Goole we had a window broken at the same time as the grass next to the boat was cut - though to be fair at the time we were not aboard so we can't be sure.<br /><br />Mick n MagsMike and Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252646448078744534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-71787537003795999792012-07-21T11:29:17.291+01:002012-07-21T11:29:17.291+01:00Sentinel 40ft so a bit smaller than yours. A fine...Sentinel 40ft so a bit smaller than yours. A fine looking tug.kbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-43469508581174793802012-07-20T21:04:23.785+01:002012-07-20T21:04:23.785+01:00Ours was built in 1994/95 - 5 think Stenson did a ...Ours was built in 1994/95 - 5 think Stenson did a small series of them. What is yours called?Harrymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02580202787264739617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-18468053085438591272012-07-20T16:39:39.083+01:002012-07-20T16:39:39.083+01:00Not sure how to contact you,but interested to know...Not sure how to contact you,but interested to know when Star was built. We have a a very similar tug,built by MCC/Stenson in 1989.<br />Many thankskbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-50177682181687964402012-07-20T13:48:41.154+01:002012-07-20T13:48:41.154+01:00Manchester has always been a bright place....even ...Manchester has always been a bright place....even when it was dark and dirty prior to the smokeless air act. It had all the vibrance of the industry and commerce that created the grime, but even then much bright art showed through, be it music or graphic, it found a home in the City. I can still remember the thrill of seeing the Ocean going ships in the heart of the city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-43879202807099328102012-07-18T14:45:25.229+01:002012-07-18T14:45:25.229+01:00Read your comment about Motorcyclists on towpaths....Read your comment about Motorcyclists on towpaths....a sad outcome. However none motor powered cyclist are just a lethal hurtling along head down on their 'mountain' bikes thinking they are immune because they have the helmet on! Most likely have ear pieces in listening to the track of the day.<br /><br />Glad the trip is working out well and that the waether hasn't been too discouraging.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-17530525773311213482012-07-16T08:00:45.355+01:002012-07-16T08:00:45.355+01:00I think you're crazy! Wigan is meant to be the...I think you're crazy! Wigan is meant to be the toughest flight in the country and you start it at 4.30pm! Quite an achievement, well done! I thought we were a bit mad doing it before breakfast (7am to 10am) on NB Bridie Bear but we had six crew at that stage. I think starting at 4.30pm with two has to be crazier! You win! Happy Cruising!<br />Nick FNicholashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10430075837254024779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-45857540342065615232012-07-15T13:47:04.577+01:002012-07-15T13:47:04.577+01:00What will you do without locks?....well you could ...What will you do without locks?....well you could give Brian some 'proper' walkies....I am getting rather concerned for the poor ships dog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-42103562178126571322012-07-13T19:47:19.453+01:002012-07-13T19:47:19.453+01:00Hi Nick, we passed Bridie Bear back at Riley's...Hi Nick, we passed Bridie Bear back at Riley's Green just a few hours ago and moored up round the corner in the pouring rain (yet again!).<br />Thanks for your assistance on all those staircases and hope you enjoyed your trip. Blackburn was quiet when we came through but sadly still as shabby as the last visit. <br />Stardog sends a bark to Lucy. Cheers KHarrymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02580202787264739617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-11832241079352285372012-07-13T07:29:07.720+01:002012-07-13T07:29:07.720+01:00We were pleasantly surprised by Burnley when we ca...We were pleasantly surprised by Burnley when we came through a few days ago on NB Bridie Bear. We met some "interesting" characters in Blackburn though, having a barbecue at the top lock, but they seemed friendly enough when we talked to them and didn't give us any problems.<br />Happy Cruising and say hi to stardog for me!<br />Nick FNicholashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10430075837254024779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-65532339379268251892012-07-12T09:01:12.857+01:002012-07-12T09:01:12.857+01:00BUT ...did Starwoman finf Lidl? and has Brian gone...BUT ...did Starwoman finf Lidl? and has Brian gone AWOL?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-46494366040580665762012-07-12T00:39:44.984+01:002012-07-12T00:39:44.984+01:00hi, i'm in burnley today, just agreed to buy m...hi, i'm in burnley today, just agreed to buy my first narrowboat! hope you don't find trouble here, its deprived but friendly on the wholeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2730264591277233760.post-28307777626660094182012-07-09T18:22:31.507+01:002012-07-09T18:22:31.507+01:00I agree with you completely. All those lovely and...I agree with you completely. All those lovely and sometimes rare wild flowers will not now be able to seed and grow again - as you say it’s vandalism.<br />It’s like when they massacre the hawthorth hedges - the blossom only comes out on last year’s wood so they never get the chance to flower and provide berries for the birds - it really does make me very cross.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10902228762594290638noreply@blogger.com