n.b.Goldie Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Hi Folks I am a member of Lionhearts Cruising Club based in Great Linford Milton Keynes. Royal Mail has delivered a letter to us addressed to; Miss Alison Burgon Amazing Grace Canal Boat Great Linford MK14 5AS This is not one of our boats and we cannot find anyone who knows of the boat. The letter probably originates from MK Hospital (because I have had letters from them and recognise the envelope style) and so might be important. If you know of this boat and Miss Burgon please PM or email me so I can forward the letter on. If no response I will open it and return it to sender. Thanks Ditchdabbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) The postcode comes up as near Linford Wharf. I went that way on Friday, but can't remember seeing "Amazing Grace". If you can wait a day or so, I think I'll be boating back down that way tomorrow, so I'll keep a look out for that particular boat! Google maps places it about Here! EDITED to change Giffard Park to Linford Wharf - Should be near Bridge 77 I'd say! Edited October 3, 2011 by alan_fincher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagedamager Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I'm opposite lionhearts, and our postcode finishes 5PP I'll go for a wander in the morning. The only C-moorer in the area is just round the corner on an ex Anglo welsh semi trad. I'll re post in the morning. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wanted Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 4 Alison Burgon's on Facebook... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n.b.Goldie Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Thanks Alan and Stagedamager, I'll hang onto the letter 'till you post. Regards Ditchdabbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headjog Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 And so dear reader, as the Canal World Detective Forum, dispatch their best operatives to search for the missing Alison, you can be assured that no stone will remain unturned,no blade of grass un bent, and no pub beer untasted. There is NO HIDING PLACE! And for those of you reading at home..sleep easy now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) Forum member "noimnotonfacebook" is/was living on a boat called "Amazing Grace" Edited to add: Name's Ally and good friends with Smelly and bagpuss. Edited October 3, 2011 by carlt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n.b.Goldie Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Forum member "noimnotonfacebook" is/was living on a boat called "Amazing Grace" The profile gives Smelly and Bagpuss as friends. Perhaps they might have some info. Regards Ditchdabbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 The profile gives Smelly and Bagpuss as friends. Perhaps they might have some info. Regards Ditchdabbler I've pmed them, directing them to this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wanted Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Forum member "noimnotonfacebook" is/was living on a boat called "Amazing Grace" Edited to add: Name's Ally and good friends with Smelly and bagpuss. So not one of the four on facebook I would guess! I have emailed Smelly via FB as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 And so dear reader, as the Canal World Detective Forum, dispatch their best operatives to search for the missing Alison, you can be assured that no stone will remain unturned,no blade of grass un bent, and no pub beer untasted. There is NO HIDING PLACE! And for those of you reading at home..sleep easy now! None of us has found "Que Sera Sera" yet though. I still give possible candidate Liverpool Boats the "once over" if I spot one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smelly Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I doubt it's the Ally I know; I've no idea of an MK connection and I've a feeling he'd be a bit troubled by the "Miss" but cheers for the heads up... I'll check just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henhouse Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I'm pretty sure I saw an Amazing Grace near Great Bedwyn on friday. If I see it again I'll ask the crew, or leave a note. Of course there may be many boats with the same name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I'm pretty sure I saw an Amazing Grace near Great Bedwyn on friday. If I see it again I'll ask the crew, or leave a note. Of course there may be many boats with the same name. The Jim Shead boat lookup facility lists 16 boats called "Amazing Grace", plus a further one called "Amazing Grace II". "How sweet the sound" that name must sound to quite a few boat owners...... (Coat, please!.........) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Funked Up Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 ... in the area is just round the corner on an ex Anglo welsh semi trad. I'll re post in the morning. Dan That boats is called Oxford. A friend spotted Amazing Grace on Friday in the Giffard Park area. No idea who owns it though sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagedamager Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 right then! I've covered from Lionhearts up to the Black Horse Pub at the other end of Great Linford. There is a community of moorers near the postcode stated, however, no sign of 'Amazing Grace'. There were gaps, however, so it is likely she does tie there, and has gone off to enjoy the late burst of summer. I cycle around the area quite alot, so will keep my eyes peeled. Oh, and if anyone walks their dog along the towpath in the Giffard Park area, PICK UP YOUR MESS!!!!!!! Regards Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 AND THE DOG'S TOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smelly Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 As Ally's role in this wee drama seems to be taking a back foot I may have wasted my time tracking down his number but I've texted him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noimnotonfacebook Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 hi people as "smellys" friend on nb amazing grace i can asure you it is not me you are looking for, just to clear that up. best of luck in your quest, your a good man for doing the royal mails job. then again if we didnt who would?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Funked Up Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 (edited) Despite copious amounts of alcohol she actually remebered where we were when she saw Amazing Grace. She was moored on parks trust mooring in Gt Linford manor. Dark Blue + cream roof GL. hope its still there. PS if its a nasty bill suggest 'return to sender' Edited October 4, 2011 by Pretty Funked Up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calamity507 Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 (edited) We are at Stoke Hammond. Heading for fenny Will keep a lookout Edited October 4, 2011 by calamity507 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagedamager Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Didn't see it on the parks trust moorings but they were pretty empty! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calamity507 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 moored next to Amazing Grace:) have left them a note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagedamager Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Nicely done Calamity, where were they just out of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n.b.Goldie Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Thank you. If local to Milton Keynes I could deliver. Regards Ditchdabbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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