Alcohol/Canal - Page 6

Gordon Booth · 15-04-2012, 19:52

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Originally Posted by DaveinGermany

So a handline with a bit of bacon fat on it isn't any good then ?

Good grief, is that what you need for German crabs? Still, a bit messy but easier than using a shopping trolley.

maxthecollie · 15-04-2012, 19:54

IT's surprising what crabs will stick to.

DaveinGermany · 15-04-2012, 19:55

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Originally Posted by Gordon Booth

Good grief, is that what you need for German crabs? Still, a bit messy but easier than using a shopping trolley.

God grief no ! A small moustache, firm commands & paperwork in triplicate, failing that the threat of invasion usually produces results.

Gordon Booth · 15-04-2012, 19:59

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Originally Posted by maxthecollie

IT's surprising what crabs will stick to.

Go on, tell us more. You never know, it might come in handy if I'm ever in Morecambe or Germany.

maxthecollie · 15-04-2012, 20:01

just watch out for the Morecambe crabs

susie123 · 15-04-2012, 20:12

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Originally Posted by Gordon Booth

Go on, tell us more. You never know, it might come in handy if I'm ever in Morecambe or Germany.

Gordon, you did promise no more Morecambe jokes...

Gordon Booth · 15-04-2012, 20:18

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Originally Posted by susie123

Gordon, you did promise no more Morecambe jokes...

Who is joking? You saw what MargaretR said. Doesn't sound like a nit comb will be much use on the Bay.

jaysay · 16-04-2012, 08:35

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Originally Posted by susie123

Gordon, you did promise no more Morecambe jokes...

Susie I ONCE went to Morecambe ain't stopped laughing since

davemac · 16-04-2012, 15:59

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Originally Posted by davemac

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

The object has indeed moved it has for the first time crossed the canal to the opposite side, unfortunately it has snagged on a tree branch. Although as predicted its reversed direction and is within spitting distance from Riley's swing bridge.

Will leave it there for now, got to sort out my anoraks

Mancie · 16-04-2012, 16:20

It's interesting to see that the object seems to be quite bouyant..maybe 50% of it above the waterline... does this suggests the object is empty of it's contents, or maybe not?

davemac · 16-04-2012, 16:37

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Originally Posted by Mancie

It's interesting to see that the object seems to be quite bouyant..maybe 50% of it above the waterline... does this suggests the object is empty of it's contents, or maybe not?

I can see you have given this some thought, it is a powder extinguisher and has indeed been discharged. I suspect there has been some seepage through the valves as it has been in the water for some time.

susie123 · 16-04-2012, 16:55

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Originally Posted by davemac

The object has indeed moved it has for the first time crossed the canal to the opposite side, unfortunately it has snagged on a tree branch. Although as predicted its reversed direction and is within spitting distance from Riley's swing bridge.

Will leave it there for now, got to sort out my anoraks

Even without the extinguisher to provide a focal point that is a very nice photo with the reflection in the water.

Wynonie Harris · 16-04-2012, 17:06

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Originally Posted by davemac

The object has indeed moved it has for the first time crossed the canal to the opposite side, unfortunately it has snagged on a tree branch. Although as predicted its reversed direction and is within spitting distance from Riley's swing bridge.

Will leave it there for now, got to sort out my anoraks

Thanks for keeping us informed on this. Are you going to check it regularly so that you can keep us updated on its whereabouts?

susie123 · 16-04-2012, 17:11

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Thanks for keeping us informed on this. Are you going to check it regularly so that you can keep us updated on its whereabouts?

Wonder if there's a canal site like Cmon's ship site - we could look for it on there. HMS Dry Powder, fire prevention vessel.

Wynonie Harris · 16-04-2012, 17:19

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Originally Posted by susie123

Wonder if there's a canal site like Cmon's ship site - we could look for it on there. HMS Dry Powder, fire prevention vessel.

Hopefully, Dave will keep us updated daily on its location.