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Do any of the fuel boats in the west midlands suppy and fit leisure batteries. I am not physicaly able to handle 3 leisure batteries and a starter battery so it would be great to have them delivered along side and if at all possible fitted and old ones disposed off and it would be supporting business on the cut.

Anyone know of a battery supplier in the Stafford area who will supply and fit three new leisure batteries in a narrowboat please? Mine are goosed and need replacing and I am no longer able to man handle that sort of weight around.

I am looking for recommendations for a boat fitter to undertake refitting our galley and bathroom. I have scoured the internet and canal magazines but I would very much appreciate some personal recommendations rather than risk falling for a glossy advert masking a possible cowboy; our cash is to hard come by at the moment to fritter away. The boat is moored near Great Haywood so I would prefer a fitter based in the area or within a reasonable cruising range as the boat will have to be moved possibly over a long weekend. From my experience reading CWF daily I know you guys have a wealth of experience and knowledge of all things canal related so many thanks in anticipation for your help. Dave

We called them chuggy pigs when we were kids, but I knew exactly what you meant

That's odd I always thought German car electrics were crap as most BMW/Audi/Merc's indicators don't seem to work!

Boat Inn for me, tried both before deciding, tough but someones got to do it. Both dog friendly which is a must for me, pooch is part of the family after all. Food in both was good but better in the Boat, what clinched it was the welcome which was miles better in the Boat. Even called in one winter sunday evening and the landlady despite having finished serving food went back into the kitchen and rustled up some top nosh for me and said pooch. So now I always make a point of calling in when passing.

Yes they do Martin I have used them a couple of times over the last few years. They operate the day boats under the name Karen's Day Boat Hire +447519275016. I agree it is not obvious from their website but the were certainly hiring.

linky thing We had a Lombardini engine from new, it failed we threw cash at it but it was never the same again. Eventually we took up the skip option and replaced it with a new isuzi 42 and never looked back. Having experienced life with a Lombardini I would agree with your engineer friend they belong in a skip, wouldn't touch another one with a barge pole. See link below for Lomdardini manual http://service.lombardinigroup.it/english/man_index_gb.htmMy link

This would imply that a 45% rise over 10 years would be fair, I doubt my employer would consider it fair should I demand a 45% rise. He would probably suggest the 4.5% rise he gave me over the last 10 years was more than reasonable

Just taken my border collie Rebel out for a walk and he took it all in his stride. I wouldn't say he is a fan of fireworks but he wasn't going to let it spoil his evening walk, he is the epitome of canine cool. My best friend and the best dog I have ever been owned by, he has this entire family wrapped round his paw.

Bloody marvellous post Janet, you have a real talent for canal travel writing. I was so immersed in your post I could feel the movement of the deck under my feet to say nothing of the taste of that Guinness

I am with you on this one Chertsey, leave the telly ashore and be glad to be rid of the dammed thing. A radio or a good book and a decent bottle of red is much better. No matter how good the telly or the ariel, it is still the same old crap being broadcast. On the off chance there is something worth giving up the time to watch then go and support your nearest local pub with a TV.

Our border collie Rebel, had his first boating holiday this year and took to it like a dog to water He came from the dogs home and after a grim start in life he is now living life to the full, full of love and full of fun. A real treasure.

So are we, give us a shout if we pass (Shropshire Blue). We are doing a four counties/cheshire ring combination anti clockwise from Norbury.

I agree no way can you compare them to a Merc, they are genuine, well built and not overated unlike mercs

Is this the one?