Not much being posted atm. Given recent news, what little we have is negative.
I'll share my plans for posting at the end. But would like to request all our members try to post a bit about their use of our network. Pics are great. More so any wildlife. Personally, I love that about our network. But many also love the urban canal landscapes and infrastructure. Also, just a paragraph about issues you may see or fantastic history or questions you may have about our network. While boaters are a huge part of the canal. I really want this to be a group dedicated to all users that love our network.
The recent news about funding. Makes it clear this network is hugely valuable to the physical and mental health of our nation as a whole. Let's create a friendly environment where we share our feelings together.
Personally, I am off my boat until the 28th July. My brother, who is a much more skilled photographer than me, Currently has the boat at Ellesmere. He has agreed to send his photos to me once edited. So I will be posting those in aug. I also have acquired a camera that is easy for me to use as I am travelling single-handed. So will be sharing some myself when I take over. (They will be crap compared to my brothers).
A little about my brother and I so folks know what to expect from me as the admin.
We are both legally blind. IE, we have some vision, but it is very limited. As we have both now been forced to retire due to our health. We went together and purchased a tiny, narrow boat between us. (Our gran passed and left us 10k, She loved the canals as well, so we feel we are also filling her wishes)
So we got the 25ft Narrow Boat Alfred Wooley. She is slow with a tiny 12hp single cylinder engine. But we have done her up to the point we are happy travelling the network. But she is not big enough to spend much time with Me, my little dog and Chris and his guide dog together. So during the spring and summer we plan trips around the network, swapping over every few weeks. This is the 2nd year we are doing this. But are planning to continue for as long as our vision allows us. (Our home mooring is in central Oxford. Should anyone want to meet for beer sometime over the winter)
Chris is a very dedicated photographer. While he has no interest in social media. He is happy to share his pics via myself. So during the year many will be posted here. Myself. I have DSLRs etc. But amateur radio is my main hobby. So the boat is kitted with the option to add lots of antennas when moored (ill share some pics of that). But being less skilled than Chris at the photography. Also having a very old DSLR that is not suitable to use while travelling. I only have an older snapshot camera I use on the boat (canon g10). So will share pics and updates on my trip. But they will b more as I am passing records with Chris providing the good stuff.
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Noticed a couple of people claim to have received comments from icom.
Indicating their engineers are working on an update to allow continuation of supply.
Very happy with mine. Works perfect ad a radio for my small narrowboat.
Will be interesting to see exactly what parts they are having issues with supply of.
I also wonder if anyone has ever looked into creating a 3rd party replacement head unit. Seems likely the main control from head to base. Is a version of CI
If so should be possible to build a simple colour display head. Using something like raspberry pi with a display and encoder dial.
I created a community here a while back. !narrowboat@feddiit.uk
Overnight it seems to have vanished with all its posts having gone.
Any idea why?
A place for member to tell each other about themselves.
Welcome we now have 50 members. 2 have kindly offered to help mod this community.
I have updated the rules. More to help define the community we are looking for here. So please check the side bar. The basic gist is friendly and helpful.
Please share you desires for this community as well. Ask any questions and share any suggestions.
Hopefully we can build a place for anyone interested in the UK inland waterways to come share or ask questions.
Also if any one knows of history related blogs on the UK waterways. I'm always happy to read on it. So please share.
Over time I'll add a collection of liked sites related to our waterways, to the side bar for others to checkout.
OK. We know many boats have pets. We also see loads of wildlife along the canals and rivers.
This thread is a spot to share these critters with the community.
Hi we want a polite and friendly environment within this community. Moderation here basically just involves removing inappropriate content/comments. And removing persistent offenders from the community. If you feel up to this task as you are reading through. Please let me know.
If you fancy a nice banner. Feel free to place links to pics of your boat etc here. Ill randomly select up voted ones and post them as banners to the community. Till then you will have to tollerate my little scuffy boat.
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