Alcohol/Canal - Page 4

susie123 · 13-04-2012, 23:16

Only for real nerds...
Fire Extinguishers for Every Business Sector at Discount Prices.

Restless · 13-04-2012, 23:27

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

This 'ship spotting' and 'flotsam spotting' is the latest trend for anorak persons.

It beats sitting on a railway platform doesn't it

There is certainly more to 'spot' on the canal.

DaveinGermany · 14-04-2012, 09:05

Undertow, wind direction & on the canal locks & boat movement, cause the flotsam & jetsam to move. (from an anglers perspective).

Restless · 14-04-2012, 09:13

There is a guy who is fishing in the canal almost everyday. Wonder he catches anything that is living?

davemac · 14-04-2012, 09:19

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Originally Posted by Mancie

That is brilliant, I for one hope you take the time to give the latest updates about the vicinity of the fire extinguisher.
It would also be interesting to note how close this item comes close to the edge of the canal or wether it floats mid-stream over a longer period.

I can see you are as mesmerised as I am, I will try and determine if it is a foam or water extinguisher, and most importantley the brand.

davemac · 14-04-2012, 09:21

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Originally Posted by susie123

Only for real nerds...
Fire Extinguishers for Every Business Sector at Discount Prices.

I did have a look briefly, but had to close the site. You can only take so much excitement on Saturday morning

Restless · 14-04-2012, 09:22

Are fire extinguishers company registered at all?

maxthecollie · 14-04-2012, 11:49

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Originally Posted by Restless

There is a guy who is fishing in the canal almost everyday. Wonder he catches anything that is living?

Germs

davemac · 14-04-2012, 14:22

Further to all your requests for more information with regard to the extinguisher, I can now report it has passed Riley's swing bridge and is heading towards Church. However if you look at the photos you will see a barge heading towards it from the Church end, this puts a variable into the mix in that will the wash from the barge may induce a change of direction. Stay tuned for further reports.

I am typing this in crayon as I am not allowed anything sharp in here...........................coming nurse.....is it time for my pobbies

walkinman221 · 14-04-2012, 18:43

Take a look at this its an average view of any pound or lock through Blackburn, the lock in the picture is highfield road lock just off bolton road.
BBC - In pictures: Vandals and fly-tippers spoil the canal

accyman · 14-04-2012, 19:40

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Originally Posted by maxthecollie

Germs

what ?

this long after the war ?

davemac · 14-04-2012, 19:42

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Originally Posted by walkinman221

Take a look at this its an average view of any pound or lock through Blackburn, the lock in the picture is highfield road lock just off bolton road.
BBC - In pictures: Vandals and fly-tippers spoil the canal

It boggles the mind to think that people will hump rubbish miles to dump in the canal, when it would be easier to take it to the tip or have the council collect it.

I noticed shopping trolleys were there in large numbers, now don't get me started on shopping trolleys or I will have to upload my photo collection of aquatic trolleys....................I think I've said to much on trolleys....will leave that one there

walkinman221 · 14-04-2012, 19:59

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Originally Posted by davemac

It boggles the mind to think that people will hump rubbish miles to dump in the canal, when it would be easier to take it to the tip or have the council collect it.

I noticed shopping trolleys were there in large numbers, now don't get me started on shopping trolleys or I will have to upload my photo collection of aquatic trolleys....................I think I've said to much on trolleys....will leave that one there

Our record for trolleys was 46 all taken from the Blackburn flight of locks when drained for winter stoppage work, the record for off the boat collected belongs to the Burnley mile we got 18 on one pass of the mile

the only good thing about them was we could weigh them in for the jolly boys outing at christmas

davemac · 14-04-2012, 21:02

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Originally Posted by walkinman221

Our record for trolleys was 46 all taken from the Blackburn flight of locks when drained for winter stoppage work, the record for off the boat collected belongs to the Burnley mile we got 18 on one pass of the mile

the only good thing about them was we could weigh them in for the jolly boys outing at christmas

You have to ask why the supermarkets dont keep a tighter grip on trolleys, they cost a fortune to purchase.

cashman · 14-04-2012, 21:12

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Originally Posted by davemac

You have to ask why the supermarkets dont keep a tighter grip on trolleys, they cost a fortune to purchase.

I always thought it would be common sense to have to install a quid in em, returnable when brought back to bay, Airports do it, but it seems beyond those numpties.