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Post by mike on Dec 9, 2014 17:22:08 GMT
I have some interest in Rivers and Canals any one share my interest.Mike.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 17:31:02 GMT
In what way, Mike?
Do you kind of 'canal' spot.....or are you a boat owner / user?
Please excuse my ignorance.
I wonder if inland waterways will be used more in the future to take some of the pressure off of the road network?
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Post by mike on Dec 9, 2014 17:47:15 GMT
I am not a canal boat owner I just find canals and rivers very relaxing places to be.I have recently set myself a challenge to walk or cycle the Welsh canals the wildlife you see early morning is amazing. Mike
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Post by Cheggy on Dec 9, 2014 17:49:23 GMT
I cycle on the Leeds-Liverpool canal occasionally.....but that's the extent of my knowledge and interest unfortunately.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 17:49:39 GMT
Do you live in an area with lots of them?
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Post by mike on Dec 9, 2014 18:04:18 GMT
We have 4 canals which I would describe as local,but the great thing about canals is they always follow a level path except where there are locks and the footpaths tend to be well maintained and easily accessible if you are in any way disabled which fortunately I am not makes the going easier .Mike.
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Post by davefirestorm on Dec 9, 2014 20:09:34 GMT
I'm into fishing,mainly on carp lakes these days but many years ago fished the grand union every Sunday in summer and many rivers around midlands as you say the wildlife you see is amazing,I live near a couple of canals and when me knees are working I intend walking/ cycling the towpaths I also live right by a lake/ countrypark which is nice to walk round.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 21:48:11 GMT
In another time, another place, another career I was lucky enough to transit the Panama Canal 2 or 3 times and the Suez Canal many times. I preferred the Panama- as it did not have the Arabs and the Israelis taking potshots at each other over my head. But the Manchester Ship Canal up to Stanlow Refinery was by far the roughest.....
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Post by greybeard on Dec 10, 2014 0:21:24 GMT
Taking a boat along a canal, to me, has to be one of life's more relaxing moments.
I love the history and folklore that goes with the canals of the UK. If I had the money, I would have a narrowboat without question.
Flo and I usually attend the annual waterways show at Braunston every year - the innovations in narrowboat design these days can be quite imaginative!!!
If I was single, I would be living on the cut without a doubt.......
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Post by scania on Dec 10, 2014 7:29:39 GMT
There are two major canals in Ireland which span the country east-west. One is called the Grand canal and links Dublin with Galway on the Atlantic Ocean, the other is called the Royal Canal and links Dublin with Sligo on the Atlantic coast line (I think). Both are maintained as tourist attractions by the government. There are a number of people who live permanently on flat bottomed boats on the canals, there is little or no costs except mooring costs in some places other places are free. However they do have to keep on the move and are not allowed to stay in one spot too long. There was a tv program about them last summer, they seem very happy people who live on a very low cost base but they are a bit crammed. The lifestyle appealed to me except that I am a hoarder of motorcycles spare parts and bikes etc, so that would just not work on a boat. I agree with you that they are very relaxing, one can feel the history of them just waling along.
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Post by jonnyboy on Dec 10, 2014 10:19:29 GMT
I went on a canal barge holiday once, around the warwickshire ring, had a great time and wife had always said if the canals were connected from south wales to rest of britain she would buy a barge herself! Also i have a friend who is a biker with a canal barge and he has just finished building a crane on it to load/unload his 1000cc v twin bsa with!
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Post by rich on Dec 10, 2014 10:45:58 GMT
I cycle on the Leeds-Liverpool canal occasionally...... you walk on water also??
not my cup of tea but a nice way of carrying low cost products, the water ways should be used more...........and worth dregdgeing, may sd's in them??
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Post by Cheggy on Dec 10, 2014 12:41:53 GMT
I cycle on the Leeds-Liverpool canal occasionally...... you walk on water also?? Yep, I also turn wine into headaches and fish and loaves into butties.... For I am the Lord of the dance.
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Post by Harold on Dec 10, 2014 13:40:19 GMT
Not really rivers and canal's so much, but I grew up beside the sea and loved and continue to love it. I recently joined a Coastal Rowing Club, having never rowed or sailed or anything like that in my life (that was for the posh kids)and now call myself an athlete The boat is a St Ayles Skiff clinker built boat and was made from a kit by the local community, it is part of a programme where local towns and villages build their own boats and then compete in events just for these St Ayles Skiffs. I have been out a few times now and have to say it's quite hard work rowing the bloody thing but good craic and it helps me maintain my athletic appearance, which is similar to that of an aging shot putter
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