tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.comments2024-03-15T17:34:23.997+00:00HERBIE!Neil Corbetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06198251427537653059noreply@blogger.comBlogger3899125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-6522722920565311512024-03-15T17:34:23.997+00:002024-03-15T17:34:23.997+00:00Lovely to be on board again, I can imagine, Neil a...Lovely to be on board again, I can imagine, Neil and Kath. Your new ablutions there in the marina look pristine and smart. We are wallowing in mud here too, so taking things carefully. Hoping you enjoyed your stay.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-39762866559858853862024-03-05T00:11:35.044+00:002024-03-05T00:11:35.044+00:00Val, sorry to hear you have the same problem in th...Val, sorry to hear you have the same problem in the Netherlands. We have a plan to go out to Herbie next week for a few days although I doubt we'll be going anywhere.<br /><br />NeilHerbie Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16159526146136750929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-86525025338982403982024-03-04T16:28:11.737+00:002024-03-04T16:28:11.737+00:00It's awful isn't it? I usually spend two o...It's awful isn't it? I usually spend two or three days a week on my barge even during the winter, but I haven't been able to do that for two months. The rain has been punishing here as well. The canal is the highest I've ever seen it and getting on and off the boat is too much of a risk, especially in the dark. So we too are just waiting until the rain stops and the water goes down. The Netherlands is good at managing water, but the systems have been struggling to keep up. We have a lot of standing water on the land.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-37498772600615327722024-02-19T21:24:59.985+00:002024-02-19T21:24:59.985+00:00Oh my goodness, Neil. Water everywhere it is. Your...Oh my goodness, Neil. Water everywhere it is. Your photos of Cambridge and environs are impressive, but must be quite scary if you live there. So sorry about the shenannigans with your central heating, though. I hope the carpet doesn't stain and that the de-sludging works well. For that price, you should be expecting a supercharged heating system!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-56508733108073648912024-01-23T18:14:01.926+00:002024-01-23T18:14:01.926+00:00Congratulations, Grace! Well deserved praise and s...Congratulations, Grace! Well deserved praise and she deserves that award!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-18975012877518542092024-01-23T18:11:25.816+00:002024-01-23T18:11:25.816+00:00Neil, we too haven't stayed on board this wint...Neil, we too haven't stayed on board this winter. Up until Christmas, I was spending a few nights a week on the barge (we're not allowed to live on it fulltime where it is now), but it's just been too cold and our mooring isn't safe when it's icy. I miss it though. There's something very snug about being tucked up on the boat. Like you, we have a big lime tree in our garden, and the wind direction would down it on the house if it were to fall, but it's survived a long time and the tree surgeon assures us it's healthy, so fingers crossed!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-70549652535473369782024-01-15T14:31:11.047+00:002024-01-15T14:31:11.047+00:00Hoping you had a good birthday Neil. I was 88 yest...Hoping you had a good birthday Neil. I was 88 yesterday (14th) and was boating solo until I was 85, so plenty of cruising time left in you yet. My best ever feat was doing 40 double locks in one day, from the Stockton Top to within two locks of Hatton Top, Count them if you don't believe it. I did have help with a few, but no volunteer lockies then. Started at 6am and finished about 8.30pm and then went to the pub for well deserved beers and food.Oakiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14922247894205682073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-22526526308048777242024-01-13T19:23:56.336+00:002024-01-13T19:23:56.336+00:00HBTY HBTY HBDN HBTY,
Cheers to you both, Marilyn ...HBTY HBTY HBDN HBTY,<br /><br />Cheers to you both, Marilyn and David<br />formerly of nb Waka HuiaMarilyn, nb Waka Huiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485346080040799974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-77318533327013894472024-01-09T22:13:33.245+00:002024-01-09T22:13:33.245+00:00Happy Birthday Neil!Happy Birthday Neil!Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00797263033136330290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-12197868813167617682024-01-09T20:01:00.526+00:002024-01-09T20:01:00.526+00:00Do you know what happened to Sue & Vic, always...Do you know what happened to Sue & Vic, always loved their winter wassats ?Phil - Nb Silhouettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02154849333296361592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-65537519694044502102024-01-09T17:14:56.622+00:002024-01-09T17:14:56.622+00:00We often check the Worcester webcams because our m...We often check the Worcester webcams because our marina (Droitwich) is so close to the Severn. Last week the water levels at Diglis were so high that the top of the white end of the nearest lock beam to the camera was visible, and some of the railings on the gate, but not the rest of the locks! Current state a little lower now - https://www.farsondigitalwatercams.com/locations/diglis-lock.<br />And here is Worcester bridge - https://www.farsondigitalwatercams.com/locations/worcester. Last week a canoe may have got under the bridge if the occupant lay on their back.<br />Hope you've had a great birthday and enjoy that glass (or two)! Keep boating both of you, we're not many years behind you!<br />Debby and Dave<br />nb Bonjourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09570964751076622402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-16708326330418051202024-01-04T20:05:53.106+00:002024-01-04T20:05:53.106+00:00A well deserved win for Grace! Grandkids are very ...A well deserved win for Grace! Grandkids are very amenable to being taught canal craft and managing boats. Both our two are very proficient and started very early!<br /><br />I've seen a photo from your news coverage (local East Midlands, I think, sent to us by Irene Jameison of nb Free Spirit) of the two locks at Sawley completely under water, and photos from fb friends who are moored in the lower reaches of the Erewash - the Trent Lock is completely submerged. And another friend tells me that the Trent is expected to reach 5.5m above its usual levels today.<br /><br />What can you put at the conservatory doors to help keep the flood at bay? I doubt that you have sandbags lying around!<br /><br />Stay safe and dry,<br /><br />Marilyn and David<br />Marilyn, nb Waka Huiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485346080040799974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-20658497598886674172023-12-21T09:29:14.405+00:002023-12-21T09:29:14.405+00:00Like Marillyn, I’d also go for the Hammerite rust ...Like Marillyn, I’d also go for the Hammerite rust paint. I love the idea of the laser measure, but for me, that would be a luxury while the anti-rust stuff is a must.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-24345293634782330262023-12-18T19:40:00.272+00:002023-12-18T19:40:00.272+00:00Hi Neil,
I'd add, if you haven't already h...Hi Neil,<br />I'd add, if you haven't already had it as an entrant in your awards, that non-slip drawer liner stuff. It's great for putting on the stern hatch or roof to rest phone or camera on so they don't slide into the water.<br />I gave a sheet to Irene on Free Spirit this year because she has her expensive camera and phone on the stern hatch and it gave me the heebie jeebies thinking of those pieces of vital equipment disappearing in the brown gunge that is the canal water...<br /><br />If I was allowed a vote though, I'd go for the Hammerite paint stuff - killing rust is a boater's duty and anything that makes it easier is a good thing, I reckon!<br /><br />Cheers, MxxMarilyn, nb Waka Huiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485346080040799974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-12706981552151163652023-12-01T10:26:08.766+00:002023-12-01T10:26:08.766+00:00We were sorry to hear about Kath being ill and in ...We were sorry to hear about Kath being ill and in hospital and pleased that she is back at home. Please give her our best wishes as she continues her recovery. Carol and George xxx.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18155792486454776550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-39087477829297227262023-11-29T19:08:24.658+00:002023-11-29T19:08:24.658+00:00Not read your blog for a few weeks and missed out ...Not read your blog for a few weeks and missed out on all the problems and Cath's illness. Please to hear that she is on the mend at last after a very scary time for you both.Oakiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14922247894205682073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-4925100382959370222023-11-29T01:05:15.912+00:002023-11-29T01:05:15.912+00:00Sorry to hear Kath was so poorly. I am pleased the...Sorry to hear Kath was so poorly. I am pleased the NHS looked after her well. Get well soon. BONESAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-73104266069502864562023-11-27T07:24:33.055+00:002023-11-27T07:24:33.055+00:00Good to know Kath is recovering, Neil. And I am pl...Good to know Kath is recovering, Neil. And I am pleased you have stepped up to the nursemaid plate. Has Kath ranked your competence and skills? Well developed, satisfactory, average, fair but needs upskilling, dismiss immediately as very crappy><br />I look forward to reading whether you will get a Herbie award for bedside manner...<br /><br />Cheers to you both, and well done, Claire and Grace!<br /><br />MxxMarilyn, nb Waka Huiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485346080040799974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-8744389530134746322023-11-19T17:44:32.144+00:002023-11-19T17:44:32.144+00:00Poor Kath. Please give her our best.Poor Kath. Please give her our best.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00797263033136330290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-69081700678103225832023-11-19T13:24:40.012+00:002023-11-19T13:24:40.012+00:00We also are sorry to hear that Kath has been so il...We also are sorry to hear that Kath has been so ill and wish her a full recovery from the infection. Best wishes to you as well - I have twice had Chris admitted to hospital by ambulance, so understand how stressful it is for partner as well as the patient. Take care both of you. Jennie and Chris Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991436741087480533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-46655525060576095602023-11-19T12:15:28.466+00:002023-11-19T12:15:28.466+00:00What a scary time. Glad to hear Kath is on the men...What a scary time. Glad to hear Kath is on the mend even if she has to adapt her diet. Hopefully she will be home soon.<br />Take care<br />Pip, Mick and TillyPip and Mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05169230665256821649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-78476806390755673022023-11-18T13:02:12.756+00:002023-11-18T13:02:12.756+00:00Best wishes to you both, what a frightening time a...Best wishes to you both, what a frightening time and thank goodness for the NHS (eventually)! Hope Kath is back home and fit for boating soon <br />Debby and Davenb Bonjourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09570964751076622402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-82805651459007071442023-11-18T10:59:36.791+00:002023-11-18T10:59:36.791+00:00Pip I think it means that there'll be a toilet...Pip I think it means that there'll be a toilet and batch/shower in the same room like in most homes.Herbie Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16159526146136750929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-28908248657645915522023-11-18T01:14:04.804+00:002023-11-18T01:14:04.804+00:00We wish Kath all the best for a speedy recovery. ...We wish Kath all the best for a speedy recovery. Lay off the carbs Kath, and forget all about chocolate, ice cream and alcohol :-)Tom and Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277996736846008000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-4167292592755782012023-11-03T10:52:02.839+00:002023-11-03T10:52:02.839+00:00Ensuite bathrooms? What will they be ensuite to?
P...Ensuite bathrooms? What will they be ensuite to?<br />Pip NB OleannaPip and Mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05169230665256821649noreply@blogger.com