--- In [email protected], "Keens, Graham, VF UK - Technology \(RO\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Allan complained " In the Bulbourne area, the local warden was so "keen" > in enforcing the 14-day rule, (Out of Season,) that families out for a > pleasant stroll, along the interesting (Or rather SHOULD BE) stretch > near the ex.workshops, had nothing to see! " > > Were you being harassed when obeying the rules or were you overstaying? > Whether it is in season or out of season doesn't matter. If you want to > stay on a 14 day mooring over winter, then purchase a winter mooring > licence from BW. Having met Hazel I agree with your comments about how > enthusiastic she is. I also believe she will not cause hassle for people > who obey the rules they agreed to when licensing their boat. There are > plenty of boats for the visiting families to see up on the offside by > the dry-dock so I'm sure they wouldn't complain at the lack of boats on > the towpath out of season. > > He then went on to "Between the bottom of Marsworth and Cow Roast there > were a few more boats with no licences. I ask myself, why do I pay mine > when no aggressive attitude is taken against the non-payers? > > There is one factor that is never considered when people on this list > discuss un-licensed boats which is especially common on the Southern GU. > If the boater is a liveaboard and is receiving housing benefit then the > licence is paid monthly by the relevant authority and NO licence disk is > issued. This makes it more difficult for the passing boater to fully > know the situation whereas the local patrol officer has the info > supplied by Watford. > > If you want to remain in that area then maybe it's time to find a > permanent mooring. That could solve the car parking issue as well. > > Graham > www.jannock.org.uk >
RESPONSE No Graham, I wasn't being hassled. No Graham, I wasn't overstaying my visitors mooring in the area. Yes Graham, I know Hazel too and like her as a person. Mick is also a nice guy and is making a front button for me, probably making a tipcat and rear button to suit my extra long rudder at a later date. Yes Graham, Thank you for informing me of the social benefit monthly arrangement. It would be wise and common sense for BW to issue a monthly licence OR A REPLACEMENT NOTICE TO SAY THAT LICENCE FEES WERE BEING PAID BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT. Now wouldn't this be simple enough to orginise? Yes Graham.It might be an idea to have a residential mooring. Are you volunteering to find one and fund it for me? Personally, I like moving around the system. If I wanted a permanent mooring, I would consider a property overlooking a marina. Ugh! My "rant" is the same as many other "local" boaters. You only have to listen in the local canalside and popular "boaters" pubs to confirm. You comments haven't changed my views. ~Allan~
