"Brian Holt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >As you know I fully support the idea of leaving gates open, but until that >is the recognised way of doing things I think it's a bit irresponsible to >advise a new to canals to act in this way.
Can't start too soon. > I can just imagine this poor chap moored at the pub when the boat that was > following catches him up in >a very irate mode Now he's read this thread, he will have the explanation ready. And I *did* suggest he share locks (e.g. with the guy behind). And shutting the far gates when you are already on the lockside is no great labour. Also, in response to your earlier post: "Of course I don't agree with (turning in runaway slaves, bowing to the king's hat on a post, having to have a man walking in front of my car with a red flag, etc.), but I'm not going to stop doing it until they change the law." Adrian Adrian Stott 07956-299966
