On 16 Apr 2008, at 19:03, jhar1945 wrote: > We are leaving Hilperton Marina on an Alvechurch Swift Class boat > for a > lazy cruise into Bath and Bristol this Saturday and taking two > weeks to > do it. We don't have an actual name for the boat but it will be a > 60footer with three of us on - myself with bus pass, herself without a > bus pass and my father who is well into his 90s. If seen by any member > of this list we should be approached and asked for tea, coffee or such > like. Any canal type discussion will be welcomed -we might even be > prepared to talk about toilets!
Have fun, John. We're not likely to be out [from B-o-A Marina] this weekend having enjoyed the luxury of a long w/end on the boat last w/ end. Maybe the next one? If we're about we will accost any likely looking boats. You will no doubt do better than the Hilperton based hirer we met on Monday afternoon who had not even been told which side to drive on - we passed starboard to starboard after some frantic hand signalling on our part. Enjoy spotting the varied craft between Hilperton & Bath [there seem to be more than ever this spring]. Our favourite mooring just above Bath Top Lock is about to get a bonus of a Tesco Metro - possibly open in the next fortnight - it already enjoys a handy Threshers [both off Bridge 188]. Baz & Lynne nb Lark Rise
