rasputin Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 and he didn't boss his wife around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Norman Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 I enjoyed the program! Impressed that Pru should be concerned that, when the Bish was performing his annual visit to St Benets, it didn't pi*s it down with rain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHS Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 I fancied a cruise on the Broads until I saw how busy it was. I assume it’s really quiet at this time of the year Last time I was there (33 years ago) I was racing a dinghy on Hickling Broad as a fresh faced 17 year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Just now, MHS said: I fancied a cruise on the Broads until I saw how busy it was. I assume it’s really quiet at this time of the year Last time I was there (33 years ago) I was racing a dinghy on Hickling Broad as a fresh faced 17 year old. Don't be put off, we boated on the broads April and September and its fine. Its also worth getting a boat that goes under the lower bridges on the Northern rivers which makes it even quieter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHS Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 8 minutes ago, MJG said: Don't be put off, we boated on the broads April and September and its fine. Its also worth getting a boat that goes under the lower bridges on the Northern rivers which makes it even quieter... Thank you. It’s some thing for us to look into. Can you be a little more specific as to which Broads are the quieter ones? I may persuade my 86 year old dad to come too. He spent time down there in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, MHS said: Thank you. It’s some thing for us to look into. Can you be a little more specific as to which Broads are the quieter ones? I may persuade my 86 year old dad to come too. He spent time down there in the past. In general the Northern rivers are busier as they are prettier (arguably) and more hire boats are based there. However if you can get a boat that goes under potter Heigham, Wroxham and Wayford bridges you will gain access to some very quiet stretches, especially out of season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Booth Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 On 10/23/2017 at 23:04, Debbiem said: Peggy Thompson was their accountant who died over 20years ago. Also was a good friend of them. I know this as she was my Grandmother Now we know the name of Tim's boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 10 hours ago, MJG said: In general the Northern rivers are busier as they are prettier (arguably) and more hire boats are based there. However if you can get a boat that goes under potter Heigham, Wroxham and Wayford bridges you will gain access to some very quiet stretches, especially out of season. I would agree with that. not many hire boats will get up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 If you missed Tim & Pru on the Monmouth & Brecon tonight you can get it on 4 OD http://www.channel4.com/programmes/great-canal-journeys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Booth Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 42 minutes ago, Flyboy said: If you missed Tim & Pru on the Monmouth & Brecon tonight you can get it on 4 OD http://www.channel4.com/programmes/great-canal-journeys Did their boat really "stall" in the tunnel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzard Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 On 29/10/2017 at 23:29, MHS said: Thank you. It’s some thing for us to look into. Can you be a little more specific as to which Broads are the quieter ones? I may persuade my 86 year old dad to come too. He spent time down there in the past. Horsey mere is very peaceful and more or less deep throughout, good for sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHS Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 8 hours ago, bizzard said: Horsey mere is very peaceful and more or less deep throughout, good for sailing. Thank you for the info. On last nights Mon & Brec, Tim & Pru both hinted that it might be their last planned trip on the canals. It seems to be the last of the series. I would love to think they could enjoy a trip on a hotel boat, which takes the pressure off to steer / work the locks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, Laurie.Booth said: Did their boat really "stall" in the tunnel? I'm surprised no body has mentioned the gate opening using the boat? Of course some people argue its ok but why on earth was an experienced boater trying to open the gate by pushing on the beam rather then leaning back on it? Hints of it being done for 'dramatic effect' me thinks. Edited December 8, 2017 by MJG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 10 minutes ago, MJG said: I'm surprised no body has mentioned the gate opening using the boat? Of course some people argue its ok but why on earth was an experienced boater trying to open the gate by pushing on the beam rather then leaning back on it? Hints of it being done for 'dramatic effect' me thinks. She always does them, probably his first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 She seemed better at steering the boat than him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 1 hour ago, nicknorman said: She seemed better at steering the boat than him! maybe because she's a female ? :-) Haggis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGoat Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 1 hour ago, MJG said: I'm surprised no body has mentioned the gate opening using the boat? Of course some people argue its ok but why on earth was an experienced boater trying to open the gate by pushing on the beam rather then leaning back on it? Hints of it being done for 'dramatic effect' me thinks. Gate opening with the boat, stalling in the tunnel colliding with the bank and leaving the boat tied in a lock are - in my opinion - feeble attempts by the producer to introduce a modicum of fallibility in to the scene, lest the Great Unwashed think there's no skill involved in boating. Given that the above is a requirement of the plot - what would you do? Nevertheless I do find it extremely irritating, especially as both of them have been boating for many years and wouldn't be so clumsy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artleknock Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 6 hours ago, MJG said: I'm surprised no body has mentioned the gate opening using the boat? Of course some people argue its ok but why on earth was an experienced boater trying to open the gate by pushing on the beam rather then leaning back on it? Hints of it being done for 'dramatic effect' me thinks. If he had been pulling the beam it would have whacked into him when the boat hit the gate ( set up? ) When the boat stalled it looked to me as if the key was in the off position when he leaned forward to 'try it again'. Maybe I'm wrong . I did enjoyed the program and hope that Prue is well enough to get out on the cut a few more times as it does seem to bring back memories for her. Of course Tim is no spring chicken either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjw Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Tim was a bit out on his facts though when he talked about a barge with 100 tons of coal being poled through the tunnel. Not so good without the script. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 9 hours ago, haggis said: maybe because she's a female ? :-) Haggis I couldn’t possibly comment. We might wish to partake of your whisky in the future! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) On 08/12/2017 at 00:00, Laurie.Booth said: Did their boat really "stall" in the tunnel? No because there's no buzzer sounding and it looked to me like the ignition key was in the off position. Having witnessed some of the filming on the Stratford canal episode, I can confirm that a lot was done for effect. I'm think Tim's crashing into locks and bridge holes is all staged, after all the programme is aimed at Joe public and not experienced boaters. Edited December 12, 2017 by Flyboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 Did you know that wildlife films are made without sound? All the noises of sploshing etc are added in the studio. I wouldn't mind if they had made this clear. TV is full of fibs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Booth Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 2 hours ago, mross said: Did you know that wildlife films are made without sound? All the noises of sploshing etc are added in the studio. I wouldn't mind if they had made this clear. TV is full of fibs. And the news except the BBC world service, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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