We've pretty much given up on inviting friensd for a day's boating, as so often they's arrive late, blissfully unaware that we can't easily make up lost time (even if we wanted to!) or cut the trip short by turning round just anywhere. The leisurely cruise becomes a stressful rush.
As for allowing them to bring their children. At least in my days as a trip boat steerer I was paid to divide my attention between controlling the boat and preventing kids from crushing their limbs or walking off lock sides. I derive no pleasure from doing the same thing on my own boat while the parents abdicate their own responsibility. There! I feel better for getting that off my chest! Keir ----- Original Message ----- From: David Cragg To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 9:10 AM Subject: Re: [canals-list] Re: Smokers beware When my modern relatives came to call [...] As the child's parents were in constant attention to her I don't think they ever looked out the window - let alone came on deck. They had arrived late as the Sat-Nav could not find the canal and once there, we were told by the relative who had arranged the trip times for the day that they could only stay 3 hours as the child's parents had a firm's do that night and had to get back early for that. So it was a quick out and back - all in a rush and nothing like the quiet chug through Britain with the family that we expected. Recent Activity a.. 1New Members Visit Your Group SPONSORED LINKS a.. Sports fund raising b.. Diablo sport c.. Outdoor recreation d.. Sport fishing e.. Sport nutrition Yahoo! Travel View Travel Guides Things to do in 40,000+ cities Yahoo! News Celebrity News Get the latest gossip/news Y! GeoCities Share Photos Put your favorite photos online. . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
