Chipmunk

I was offering advice based on the limited information provided - it's human nature to make assumptions. If you've managed so many years I'm amazed it's suddenly become an issue but hey ho. Enjoy your cruising I'm deeply envious as I had to give up cc'ing because of serious health problems - all I can do now is try to offer advice based on my experience - advice which is always well intentioned. I think I may give up on that - it's a sodding minefield! PS don't make assumptions on the people offering advice- they may be kind, genuine people just trying to help

It's a case of deciding what's most important in your life. If having a phone/internet signal is then cruising our amazing and gorgeous canal system isn't for you because lots of time is spent in remote areas and cuttings where no network has access. I've been there and it's a harsh reality test when you're used to being plugged in all the time, but it's one of the things you have to weigh up when you're making that lifestyle choice

We hung our dongle and then our smartphone in the window - trying both sides of the boat. If there was still no signal go outside and see if your phone works. If it doesn't you're in a dead zone and nothing will boost a non existent signal - read a book

Yes you're absolutely correct. So do I give up because they're all doing it? The little guy n desperate circumstances is always stuffed? I'd love to make the world a better place but unfortunately it's populated primarily with either greedy or xenophobic buggers. Basically the good people with a social conscious are being derided as snowflakes and the bullies sneer at those that stand up to discrimination and hatred. I feel incredibly uncomfortable living in this country which I'm incredibly proud and of at this moment in its history.

Quickquid - APR 1295% 118118 99.9,% Loan sharks preying on vulnerable individuals on prime time TV. Makes my blood boil - you'd only pay those rates if you were desperate or with a lack of education to understand the consequences.

Oops my bad. Not a term I consider offensive, but clearly someone does so apologies. I quite like the substitute and also like bowdlerise - I had to look that up. Every day's a school day

I have two.The oaf who is apparently a good opera singer but then sold out. Purple bricks did have some amusing ads but mute button is deployed with the groom's father

A fascinating program - we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Me too - I'm baffled by those comments. Our girl is very happy left in the car - obviously when it's hot we make sure it's shaded and windows are partly opened but on a cold night - seriously?

Very gusty in Staffordshire

Where were boating we were always very conscious of householders and/or boat owners we might disturb. Unfortunately others aren't so considerate.

What a great picture

Thank you - that's good Easy to misunderstand in this internetty stuff