tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714859249105095629.post7094855924696713890..comments2023-07-02T10:40:30.693+01:00Comments on Narrowboat Caxton: A p** on cyclists...Nb Yarwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806115768980012184noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714859249105095629.post-51677134763498240542011-05-17T18:08:39.728+01:002011-05-17T18:08:39.728+01:00Lisa
I think pushing them in might catch on - just...Lisa<br />I think pushing them in might catch on - just have to be a bit discreet about how one goes about it. LEt me know when you get your first one!<br />LesleyNb Yarwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14806115768980012184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714859249105095629.post-58993276193975651962011-05-17T18:05:17.420+01:002011-05-17T18:05:17.420+01:00Paul
You are now on my blog list!
LesleyPaul<br />You are now on my blog list!<br />LesleyNb Yarwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14806115768980012184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714859249105095629.post-41054711470800140222011-05-17T07:17:53.415+01:002011-05-17T07:17:53.415+01:00Totally agree re cyclists, here in OZ
they obey no...Totally agree re cyclists, here in OZ<br />they obey none of the road rules and every now and again have a mass protest and completely block off the Harbour bridge because they want more rights.....<br />We now have a blog going if you are interested.<br /> http://nbthemanlyferry.blogspot.com/Paul and Elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02258665852848373291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714859249105095629.post-77584374044148525862011-05-16T21:30:05.445+01:002011-05-16T21:30:05.445+01:00No you're right, shooting is a bit stiff. Thi...No you're right, shooting is a bit stiff. This will amuse you though, a couple of years ago I was sent on ahead to the next lock, the four of us as usual.... and I nearly jumped out of my skin as I was overtaken by a micro motor bike who was going like the clappers, well he went over a tiny lump of grass, wobbled like mad and then fell in. Great sight!!!<br />Perhaps hooligans could simply be pushed in?<br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612874187940845427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714859249105095629.post-20897700037100950572011-05-16T11:21:31.591+01:002011-05-16T11:21:31.591+01:00Hi Graham
You are right - see you soon!
LesleyHi Graham<br />You are right - see you soon!<br />LesleyNb Yarwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14806115768980012184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714859249105095629.post-58235105809031005622011-05-16T11:20:39.568+01:002011-05-16T11:20:39.568+01:00Hi Jim
To a cyclist the 'towpath' is now a...Hi Jim<br />To a cyclist the 'towpath' is now a 'cycleway' so of course they appear to feel that anyone else using the 'cycleway' shouldn't be there - not easily resolved.<br />LesleyNb Yarwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14806115768980012184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714859249105095629.post-18318459822202685742011-05-16T11:16:14.475+01:002011-05-16T11:16:14.475+01:00Hi Lisa
I really don't want to shoot anyone, I...Hi Lisa<br />I really don't want to shoot anyone, I would rather that there was a little more consideration, patience and simple manners really. I cycle on the tow path and I appreciate that it is a pleasant and safe place to exercise. But, too many cyclists seem to think that they are higher up the evolutionary pole than the rest of us and have a right to go through NOW.<br />Best wishes with the new boat.<br />LesleyNb Yarwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14806115768980012184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714859249105095629.post-87156348409025932172011-05-16T08:56:51.805+01:002011-05-16T08:56:51.805+01:00Lesley, you forgot the best of it, that bloody cyc...Lesley, you forgot the best of it, that bloody cyclist was also a bridge hopper.<br />See you very soon<br />G.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04197180612133846844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714859249105095629.post-62025074427906362652011-05-15T19:40:04.938+01:002011-05-15T19:40:04.938+01:00What about cycling narrowboaters? Do they get shot...What about cycling narrowboaters? Do they get shot? <br /> Lisa (Amanda's friend)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612874187940845427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714859249105095629.post-63123772681703576902011-05-15T18:57:00.017+01:002011-05-15T18:57:00.017+01:00Lesley,
I spent a night on York Street moorings re...Lesley,<br />I spent a night on York Street moorings recently and was amazed at the speed that cyclists came past in what is a fairly restricted area - and I speak as a cyclist as well as a boater. The behaviour of other cyclists on roads as well as towpaths frequently appals me. <br />JimJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14502754753792780008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714859249105095629.post-25921349964484293142011-05-15T18:50:39.517+01:002011-05-15T18:50:39.517+01:00Pip
A similar thing happened to us last spring nea...Pip<br />A similar thing happened to us last spring near Cosgrove. We are mooring, two lots of ropes across the towpath as we pull Caxton in when a cyclist hammers down towards us - Joe, for it was Joe that the cyclist encountered initially, 'explained' that if he didn't stop/wait then he would lose his head as the rope decapitated him. He waited but with some reluctance and as he passed there was a foul mouthed comment. But who served us in the Pub that night? Yes, the same fouled mouthed biker - "A word please" I said and explained to him the error of his ways, politely of course...<br />LesleyLesley NB Caxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05713079945794138061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714859249105095629.post-61322805390268849712011-05-15T16:53:13.519+01:002011-05-15T16:53:13.519+01:00Here, here. Heard a story last year about a chap ...Here, here. Heard a story last year about a chap who was trying to moor his boat when a cyclist started 'ding, dinging' - he stayed where he was and said 'You can ding ding all you bloody like, I'm holding 20 tons of narrowboat here so you can just f*****g well wait until I've tied up! And guess what - he did!!!<br />See you soon.<br />Pip xxxPiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01029641649487627752noreply@blogger.com