Narrow minded

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Pamela Goodman had her doubts about a canal holiday reports the Telegraph

I was dismayed to read this article today…so I fetched out the Proposal Document again this evening to look at one of the reasons why British Waterways are proposing to put No Problem in the Higher Rate Licence Fee bracket, the same as hireboats.. one being “level of usage eg wear and tear on locks”..

Pamela was dubious when she arrived at Black Prince Narrowboats ready to holiday on a 70 footer ..

“What happens if we crash?” is never a good opening line, but the sight of Pippa, all 70ft of her, resplendent in black and purple livery, conjured images of inevitable disaster.

“No worries,” the manager said, “narrowboats take some getting used to, so everyone bangs them around a bit. Anyway, she’s not wooden – her hull is made of steel”

Well not EVERYONE bangs them around a bit Mr Manager!!

I must remember to steer well clear of any Black Prince narrowboats when I get NP back on the canals later this month!

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