Alan Douglas @tidyboiler
@tidyboiler
Pensioner, golfer, Narrowboater, Pension Fund Trustee, MotoGP fan. Love my wife @tidyboilerone & dogs Max & Russ. Hope to keep going as long as I can!
Lovely early morning lights near @pillingslock this morning #boatsthattweet #sunrise #lovecanals
Lovely coverage of #canals from @ruddick on @BBCBreakfast this morning (07:26 & 09:19) highlighting the many benefits they bring and the threats they face from inadequate funding and the weather - which are very real. Petition to #FundBritainsWaterways at change.org/p/fundbritains…
From coal and cotton to bars and bakeries! I'm off to Market Drayton tomorrow to find out for @bbcbreakfast how our canals are once again helping to keep our economy afloat. Except it's leisure now, not industry. But could a few challenges barge in to spoil the party?
No guesses where we are moored for the night tonight! One of our network favourites 😀
#towpathbbq2025 No. 9 What a lovely evening 🌅Tonight we have spurned ssges. & have chicken thighs & Galician Dairy Fillet ex @BascoFineFoods I think I am enjoying my retirement 😀 Cheers 🍷🍷
Norway just launched a damless river turbine that generates power without blocking water Norwegian engineers have created a breakthrough in hydroelectric design — a river turbine system that generates power without any dams, barriers, or concrete channels. Installed in the…
We were lucky enough to cruise past @NorthYorksFire @RNLI & @yorkrescueboat as they got organised for the Float to Live event in York this morning. It's a gorgeous day out there folks but pls stay safe. #boating #boatlife #WorldDrowningPreventionDay
#towpathbbq2025 No. 8 Back in my shorts, Teva’s & Polo! It’s a lovely evening here on S&W Cheers 🍷 #boatsthattweet
This why we love Oz 😍
Not enough of this sort of straight talking in Australia anymore. Love this. #energy #auspol
@CRTWestMidlands Staffs&Worcester - navigable with caution but looks like it could fall at anytime ///bearable.project.exact
I refuse to watch this video. The guy is a deserter #UnitedweStand
#BoatsThatTweet We've updated our Stoppages & Restrictions board. For the very latest information check the official notices page here 👇canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices @CRTWestMidlands @CRTBoating
#towpathbbq2025 No 7 This time with jeans & a fleece 😳 #boatsthattweet
I might sleep a bit better tonight now this illuminated red warning dash light is not worrying me 😴
Barneswood recently had new hybrid batteries fitted & 2 x 24v alternators remanufactured. Both professionally fitted by David Matthias who runs JD Boat Sales at Gailey on S&W. Had a subsequent niggling dash warning light issue which David resolved today. Recommend him highly 😁👍
Barneswood recently had new hybrid batteries fitted & 2 x 24v alternators remanufactured. Both professionally fitted by David Matthias who runs JD Boat Sales at Gailey on S&W. Had a subsequent niggling dash warning light issue which David resolved today. Recommend him highly 😁👍
Totally agree had a chat with someone from HS2 at the weekend he told me CRT have been selling them water from the Oxford summit at wormleighton for slurry Today they close it for lack of water SCANDAL !!!!!!
Thanks for prompt reply, only problem the building's roof has been in disrepair for at least a year if not longer. @tidyboiler brought it to your attention last May. Nothing was done about it. I've shared screenshots below ⬇️ #realitycheck #betterboating #boatlife
Can I remind #boatsthattweet that #Brum is consulting on a new Smoke Control Order which will affect #boaters. Please take part in the survey, link below. You have until 21st August to make your views known birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/smoke-cont…
No consultation whatsoever @NABO_Official
And closing any CSFs, under their policy, is subject to "consultation with relevant stakeholders" [boaters] Customer services facilities policy | Canal & River Trust share.google/rD803L3gq3RFHW…