Pengalanty wrote: > --- In [email protected], "mick L" > <planel...@...> wrote: >> >> >> Yes I know this is an old subject, and we all know the rules, but >> have BW changed them without telling us all, I have heard around the >> network that boat now only have to move 3 parishes so they can work, >> is this right >> > > Hi! > I think this is up to the Patrol Officer for the Area. > > For instance, between Milton Keynes to around the Watford area, (Not > certain where the cut-off point is), a system of 5 mooring points is > preferred. The distance varies and is not dependant on "Parishes". > AFAIK. As long as one cruises for a "Reasonable" distance, say 30 > minutes or so, Patrol Officer J. Ling, (The above area), is > satisfied. > > I have had a couple of instances, for a variety of reasons, that I > have had to overstay for up to a month or so. I have advised BW in > advance and I have always been accomodated. Personally I find them > quite understanding, as long as you don't take advantage all the > time. BW Officials are quite aware that one has to stay within a > reasonable distance of one's workplace. #### At least, that is my > personal view of the present situation. > > I have heard that Marsworth workshop and stores are closing down. > This is unconfirmed. Lots of changes about to take place! ~Allan~ > > PS: IT is the Mooring Warden(s) that vary so much - Some get to know > the boaters and "Request" or "Discuss" any issues, whislt others > thake a more of a "Gestapo" (Do what I instruct) attutude. If I feel > that I am being unreasoinably pressured, I tell the person to go away > and that their job is to observe and report, not to hassle the > boaters!
This is the main trouble with having volunteer Mooring Wardens (many with a free residential mooring), they create their own personal fiefdoms for their mates. -- Neil Arlidge NB Earnest / Barge Maurice A (in the pipeline) TNC...Gorn west... http://www.tuesdaynightclub.co.uk/tour.html
