Hi, As an American who travels back and forth to England A Lot and has spent a Lot of Time on the cut don't bring a hair dryer for the boat. They often do not work the way the manufacturer says they will and you'll end up burning it out or blowing out the electrics on the boat. Have done both...yes, I learned the hard way. If you REALLY need one buy the cheapest one you can find in England. Also, do bring a sharp paring knife - in your suitcase not carry on. Cooking on the boat is fun and easy but if you prefer at the supermarkets you can buy very, very nice preputtogether meals....not cheap but very good. Bring plenty of money nothing is inexpensive in England......a simple lunch out that at home would cost $15.00 will cost 30 UKP. Be prepared and have a wonderful time. There is nothing like it in the world. If you are bringing a laptop bring a cigar lighter connection most hire boats have a place to plug it into. I also agree about the First Mate Guides - well worth having. Have a wonderful time. Toodle pip Judy
>for 6 pounds you can buy a first mate guide of Thames & southern >waterways, this has maps of all the shops within walking distance of >the K&A. Also lists doctors, dentists & vets. Look on >www.canalmate.co.uk for details and updates. You can probably >arrange delivery to the boatyard to save extra postage. Carole has >produced these for most of the system and keeps them upto date via >the web site. > >Sue nb Nackered Navvy . > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > -- Judy & Stan Voets, POB 103, San Geronimo, CA 94963 Tel: 415.488.0985 You may never know what results come from your action, But if you do nothing, there will be no results - Gandhi
