--- In [email protected], "Phil & Anne Irons" <ve1...@...> wrote: > > On Sun, Dec 20, 2009 at 9:51 AM, Bruce Napier <br...@...> wrote: > > > > > On 20 Dec 2009, at 12:50, Neil Arlidge wrote: > > > > > Andrew Dyke wrote: > > >> Report on the news this AM, that a 'canal boat' was picked up by the > > >> lifeguard on it's way round the coast to London. Engine had broken > > >> down. Can't find any more on the BBC web. Anyone know any more? > > > > > > Let Canalworld be your friend > > > > > http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Content/detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=409796&SubjectId=2 > > > > > > Strewth. A Darwin award entry indeed, and an amazing escape, thanks to > > what sounds like superb seamanship by the lifeboat crew. Imagine doing > > a square search pattern in those conditions, and all volunteers, BW > > please note. > > > > I don't possess the books, so don't know if they do, but shouldn't the > > likes of the Narrow Dog to... series have huge safety warnings on the > > cover? > > > > Like they say: the sea is dangerous - it will kill you if it can. > > æ« > > All the best > > > > Bruce > > > > Thanks for this, gentlemen, and especially to Neil for the link. I am very > glad to see that not all the bl**dy idiots that get on boats are on THIS > side of the Pond! > > To all our friends, those we've met, and those we haven't met yet, our very > best wishes for a Happy Christmas and a Safe, Happy & Prosperous New Year! > > BTW, weather in Nova Scotia is overcast, almost no snow on the ground, and > temp is -3C. > -- > Phil & Anne Irons > Sydney, Nova Scotia > Hello Phil and Anne,
It's nice that you keep in touch with us "Limies" over here. It seems that our weather conditions here in the South East England is colder that Sydney NS at the moment! Incredible! You good wishes for Christmas and the New Year are recipricated and I hope you too have a lovely time over the festive season. ~Allan~ On "Pengalanty" (Southern Grand Union Canal)
