My turn for a C5!

[Hell Razor5543]

If you are thinking of taking a holiday on the waterways of Great Britain you almost certainly need to know about locks. There are, basically, three instances of locks; ones that occur only occasionally (where the level of the waterway changes in height gradually), flights (where there are several locks close together, separated by a short stretch of water known as a 'pound') to allow a greater change in height over a short distance, and staircases (two or more locks connected directly to each other), to allow for a large height change in the minimum of space. Grindley Brook has a total of 6 locks, with the top three being a staircase and the bottom three being a flight. There are clear instructions on how to proceed through the staircase, depending on whether you are going up or down them. There is mention of the 'cill' (not a spelling error), which will be clearly shown in the three pictures of lock 2. The cill is, in effect, a step from the level at the higher lock down to the level at the lower lock, and you MUST make certain to keep your boat between the cill markers (one at the upper end, the other at the lower end) so your boat does not get hung up.

All of the photos are my own work (most with my camera, but a couple using my phone, as it was early morning, and the lock in question showed more detail (due to low water levels)).

[Hell Razor5543]

Heidi (The Narrowboat Pirate) has just updated her YouTube channel with her and two other narrowboats heading down the Grindley Brook locks, so you can see what is involved, if you want;

[Hell Razor5543]

I so wish I had the money to buy this. The gentleman who made it was my Great Uncle and Godfather, Jim Boothby;

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1569536

[CitroJim]

I so wish I had the money to buy this. The gentleman who made it was my Great Uncle and Godfather, Jim Boothby;

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1569536

That looks awesome James, especially in that shade of green Quick, do the lottery

[Hell Razor5543]

Already do the National Lottery and Euromillions for 4 weeks in advance.

The last time I saw photos of that JBM was in The Automobile magazine around a decade ago, and she did not look good then. However, her colour was predominantly red with black highlights (mudguards, etc).

There is an error in that she is believed to be the only JBM in existence. Quite some time back a wealthy USA author spent some time in the UK, mainly around East Grinstead, and be bought a JBM, which (I believe) he said was the best car he had ever owned/driven. He had it shipped back to USA, and it is now in his collection. The author was L. Ron Hubbard, so no chance of THAT one coming to the market!

[CitroJim]

He had it shipped back to USA, and it is now in his collection. The author was L. Ron Hubbard, so no chance of THAT one coming to the market!

The son of old Mother Hubbard... His cupboards were certainly not bare and I expect his dogs got all the bones they ever desired... The lad did well...

I knew he was the founder of a modern day religious sect but never knew he was an authour and much more besides... Every day's a school day... Thanks James

[Hell Razor5543]

My mum and (briefly) I have appeared on Heidi's YouTube channel!

[mickthemaverick]

I've subscribed and been watching Heidi since last summer so it's good to see she has made it to a ton, your appearance a bit of a hoot too James!!

[Hell Razor5543]

My Mum is Jenny Maxwell, the author (among a lot of other things). Her books are mainly dark and psychological. When I finished reading "The Blacksmith" it took me several hours to get to sleep. It was a disturbing read, but what was more disturbing is I knew the author, and it's me MUM!

[CitroJim]

Added that to my YT 'Watch Later' playlist... My evening viewing

[Hell Razor5543]

Well, the JBM is now part of the Family. My cousin Bob has successfully won the auction, and the grin (on his Instagram page) can be seen from Goodwood to Reading!

[CitroJim]

Well, the JBM is now part of the Family. My cousin Bob has successfully won the auction, and the grin (on his Instagram page) can be seen from Goodwood to Reading!

Magic That's awesome James

[Hell Razor5543]

Well, my C5 has just passed her MoT test. Three advisories; front tyres are a bit worn, rear tyres are a bit worn, and top brake light not working (which will not be due to blown bulbs, as it is an LED unit).

The tester told me of an anomaly about the last item. If the top brake light is not working it is an advisory. If it is working and showing > 75% lights then it is a pass. If it is working and showing < 75% lights it is a FAIL!!! Bureaucracy at its' finest!

[citroenxm]

Unless you changed it to led, they are actually bulbs not led.

[mickthemaverick]

Well done James, despite the apparent bureaucratic lunacy a pass is a pass!!