>I think they might have been out on patrol anyway for this weekend, but
>I did call their boathouse by phone when we were waiting in the Lydney
>lock just to confirm they were aware that 8 narrowboats were coming
>out. We had a little chuckle between us as the call was conducted by
>the recipient as if it was a radio communication which created great
>laughter in the boathouse.
>
>Do you think their boats could haul a narrowboat back upstream say 30
>mins after high water ? I suppose it might be a "fun" ride being towed
>at a fast speed downstream to Portishead. Surely the best you could
>hope for would be an escort/guide to a safe haven. But that won't work
>if your engine has stopped.
>
>I'd feel like a really silly billy risking their lives to save my boat,
>though I'd be more than happy to accept their services to pluck my crew
>and I out of the drink after a mishap.
>
>Anyway I'll say no more or Lydney basin will end up silted all over
>again {;>(
>
>Beeky
Stokie was filming your exploits and recons you performed admirablely.
Be proud
Sue nb Nackered Navvy
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