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Forum: RIB gallery 07 June 2007, 11:28
Replies: 37
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Posted By codprawn
Well they sent out a digger again and they have...

Well they sent out a digger again and they have given up on the dredging. The channel is a bit better than it was but you still only have about 2hrs either side of HW - pathetic. When the summer is...
Forum: RIB gallery 11 April 2007, 20:27
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
Can't resist a nice sunset!!!

Can't resist a nice sunset!!!
Forum: RIB gallery 11 April 2007, 20:25
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
Saga continues

Sorry if any of you find this boring but remember it's OUR taxes paying for this!!!

Today they decided to get in a big digger again - has done a great job - providing they don't use the dredger...
Forum: RIB gallery 04 April 2007, 21:40
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
Neither can I - they do seem to have achieved...

Neither can I - they do seem to have achieved something today though - it was hard to tell because the tide was 3/4 in but there are now a load of rocks sticking out of the water - it used to be nice...
Forum: RIB gallery 04 April 2007, 20:48
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
Your right there - went to Somalia and Ethiopia...

Your right there - went to Somalia and Ethiopia and there were flash floods - same in Cairo!!!
Forum: RIB gallery 04 April 2007, 12:04
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
People like Brunel and Telford must be spinning...

People like Brunel and Telford must be spinning in their graves!!!

We also had about 300 yds(not metres) of coastal path and sea defences washed away a few weeks ago - ah it's global warming the...
Forum: RIB gallery 03 April 2007, 18:06
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
Cost isn't the problem - they were offered to...

Cost isn't the problem - they were offered to have it done FREE but they wouldn't because of the stupid new environment laws.

They are now talking of building walls further out which will cost far...
Forum: RIB gallery 03 April 2007, 17:36
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
Well you can get out on most high tides when the...

Well you can get out on most high tides when the dredger isn't in the way but when you go out you have to stay out for 12 hrs - that's a long time in an open boat. I USED to be able to go out 2 1/2...
Forum: RIB gallery 03 April 2007, 14:37
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
I seem to have got to the bottom of it - it is...

I seem to have got to the bottom of it - it is all Tony Blair's fault!!! Well his government anyway.

Apparently the council can't get a licence to take the sand away from the site as it is a...
Forum: RIB gallery 03 April 2007, 03:02
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
They have a contract for 1 year!!! I DID...

They have a contract for 1 year!!!

I DID think this was funny but now I am starting to get seriously annoyed - just at the shear stupidity of it. I think I will give the council a ring...
Forum: RIB gallery 02 April 2007, 20:28
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
I wish - yes they CAN and ARE that silly!!!

I wish - yes they CAN and ARE that silly!!!
Forum: RIB gallery 02 April 2007, 19:24
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
Tell me about it. Here's the proof - who's...

Tell me about it.

Here's the proof - who's nicked the barge???

Maybe they should use the little rowing boat - I would even tow it for them - may take a while but got to be more effective than...
Forum: RIB gallery 02 April 2007, 02:15
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
Hooray!!! It doesn't exactly take a genius to...

Hooray!!! It doesn't exactly take a genius to work it out. I just can't believe the stupidity of this fiasco. I am NOT blaming the harbour master or the poor bloke using the dredger = they are great...
Forum: RIB gallery 01 April 2007, 22:17
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
Apparently it is down to stupid environmental...

Apparently it is down to stupid environmental laws they can't dredge harbours properly any more.

Our harbour now has fancy pontoons - and they have just installed electric power points!!! I think...
Forum: RIB gallery 01 April 2007, 22:03
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
What is so annoying is that 300 yds up the road...

What is so annoying is that 300 yds up the road is a proper sand dredging company that shifts 150,000 tons of sand a month. They offered to dredge with a proper suction dredger and were turned down....
Forum: RIB gallery 01 April 2007, 21:58
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
And then at high tide they get the dredger stuck...

And then at high tide they get the dredger stuck - which makes getting into the harbour a bit difficult - especially if your RIB has broken down.
Forum: RIB gallery 01 April 2007, 21:53
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
Sadly the following day they decided to use the...

Sadly the following day they decided to use the dredger again. Funniliy enough the channel has gone !!!
Forum: RIB gallery 01 April 2007, 21:48
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
This attempt is much better - they had a large...

This attempt is much better - they had a large tracked excavator - which I sadly missed - 1 man dug a fair old trench in 2 days.
Forum: RIB gallery 01 April 2007, 21:42
Replies: 37
Views: 6,409
Posted By codprawn
April fool/how not to dredge

What a saga this is turning out to be.

My local harbour is now almost totally landlocked - access USED to be about 2 1/2 hrs either side of HW - now it's about 1hr or less. The channel has gone so...
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