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October CaRToon Caption Competition
It’s October and the sunny indian summer continues. Now the hedgerows are full of autumnal fruits and berries. Soon we will be able to enjoy the delights of apple pie and blackberry jam. This months...
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Diver Down!
I had a nice enjoyable walk with the dogs in the warm sunshine along the Tinsley Canal. It proved to be a walk full of surprises. The first surprise was to spot what looked like one of the CaRT...
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Things are stacking up
Sometimes to get a good perspective on how things are stacking up. Its good to take a look back at what people were saying and doing in the recent past. Its called foresight or in some circles...
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Flying Ants Update!
Flying ant season has come to a close and the survey data is currently being analysed. You are all invited to hear Professor Adam Hart present the results, either in person or via a webcast. This will...
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Smartphone Apps for Boaters (23)
No matter which genre of smartphone you own or are thinking to buy. The apps that are available will have an influence on how happy you are with the phone. There are plenty of top quality apps that you...
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Astrid – Update
On July 24th, the Dutch sail-training brig Astrid sank after running aground on rocks on the Irish coast near Cork. I did a posting about the loss of the Astrid at the time. See previous posting about...
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Thinking Out of the Box
I have taken up the challenge of Richard Parry to write something positive. What I am going to touch upon is the issue of visitor moorings. In a way it outlines a radical concept that requires some...
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Thinking Out Of The Box (2)
I wonder if the canal infrastructure could be utilised once more for doing the things that are uniquely suited to take advantage of the special conditions the canals can provide. One of the biggest...
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Thinking Out Of The Box (3)
The construction of lock gates is a real craft. Anyone who has taken the time to visit the construction facility on an open day would attest to the skills and craft that can be seen display. Time Laps...
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Thinking Out Of The Box (4)
In the latest ‘out of the box‘ thinking, I am going to ask you to think about the unthinkable. We all dislike the stoppage season, but it is essential evil to try and keep the system up and running....
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