think we need a party!! how about a canal trip?

Hello all!
The cat's here with me! Restored to her youth and having a wonderful time investigating what might be living below decks.......

Oh here's my barge pass, and I brought a big FOOD hamper....it's marked Harrods but I wouldn't believe that if I were you

tiggy think you could be right...no mainsail...nevermind juSt get the bellows and puff away..it will be fine...I have an emergency outboard motor if we need to outrun the POLICE ! (we don't want to end up in handcuffs again do we)? do we??

Oh dear - I can't find the main sail bikergran. Are you sure a barge has one ? Skipton already? A very smooth trip so far ( or have I had too many vodka jellies?).
Champers and choccies for lunch sounds about right - what's everyone brought for dinner tonight ? Have we any fishing gear ? I have a fishing licence (in Chinese but think it will be ok)

oh hello anno nice to see you cheers..slurrrrp.
bit quiet at the mo but I'm sure it will soon liven up later on, meant to tell everyone to bring their fav record CD. we can have a bit of a boogie later.
oh anno you havn't changed a bit

hmm... looks like it's just me n you popa (more vodka jellies for us then)
oh it's brightening up as we head towards Skipton look at all the folk that have gathered to see us away ...0hhh that's rude banner some one has made..you would think they were glad to see the back of us! tut!

I see the "Water Police" are still tagging behind! anyone seen the cat?
think it's time for some lunch..chocky biscuits and a few jellies....yum. then siesta time zzzzzzzzzzz

Here's my passport, papaoscar. OK, it expired five years ago but it still looks (kind of) like me, though hair is now a bit more silver. Or will my bus pass do? Open that bottle of Aldi's Prosecco, someone. What we need is a 'wee swally' or maybe a big one. Let's start as we mean to go on. Cheers!

phew!!! back sooo busy out..........now then let me just catch up see what the hecks been going on whilst I have been away no doubt been some trouble
papaoscar travel certificate well!! if you like to search me feel free but I think you will find it hidden on NanKate she has a glint in her eye papaosca hope your not going to tie us all to the mainsail NanaKate would like that so I hear

Mornin' all! 'Elf and Safety Orficer 'ere. Now where's your permission to travel, certificate of this that or the other, and authority to puff, blow or whatever. Can't produce'em? Then youse ain't goin' anywhere, gels! And here's the 'Arbour Master come to collect his dues and fine you for flying your dishcloths upside down! 'Ave a nice day!

Meant to say choccy biscuits - I blame those vodka jellies for the slight impairment in my typing.

I can't find my ensuite cabin ! I hope Bikergran you haven't snaffled it for yourself. My bladder requires frequent use of facilities during the night.

Can we have chocs biscuits at elevenses ?

AHOY!! THERE MI HEARTIES!! ho .ho ho...
sorry bit late.. just popped in Ikea for my breaky,,now then whos on board..wheres the captaian Galen? think she was away at weekdn or was that someone else..hmm.ok right ok tiggy you take over the main sail,, watch that old dear on the bank could be a GNetter
can someone help me with these suppliese..ohhhhhh I see the 2nd case of champers has arrived wonder what happened to the first lot
NanaKate you just wanted the Firmmen ha ha sorry FIREMEN all to yourself didn't you..you greedy gal
Debs look forward to seeing you tomorrow bet she will be still hungover nevermind we can put her in one of the cabins and close the door.
rose join us when you can,
now then I am going to be on and off board ship..(got to go Aldi) for more supplies,,,behave yourselves whilst Im away..I shall leave you all in charge and no squabbling! fighting over the Firemen and do not! antaganise the Water Police we have a "suspicious consignment " don't want the sniffer dogs coming aboard ,, be back later for vodka jellies ellevensies chat sooooooooon

I said I may not be abe to join you for the whole the trip -many apologies. I have just grabbed the fireman and stuffed him into my backpack. On second thoughts, he is very heavy, ooh all that muscle. He is giving me a fireman's lift! May see you later, have the champagne ready.

What an excellent idea NanKate will do just that they won't miss a 'few' chunks.

Sorry to be a bit late - a bit foggy in N Yorks.

I've got a broom handle for the flag which I shall shove somewhere.

Please aim away from the quilt in the portaloo. - I have 'borrowed' it before it gets given to latest GS

Vodka jellies for breakfast sound just the ticket - what do they taste of ? should I have had my porridge first?

Pleased to meet you Deb.

Have a great time at the wedding.

Any chance of bringing us some wedding cake back ? It would go nicely with Anno's vodka jellies.

Hallo everyone. Just stashing myl memory foam sleeping bag then off to my God-daughter's wedding. Thank goodness for my time travelling telephone box even if it isn't quite so roomy as the tardis. The glass makes life difficult too; it's impossible to change clothes.

Bon voyage, pick up with you tomorrow.

What shall we do with the drunken Gsnetters
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Early I the morning.

I thought a sea ditty would start our trip off well.

Well I seem to be the first to arrive, but I am usually an early bird.

Annodomini my teddy is soft and cute you will have to decide what it is.

Rose get up here quickly there is a Fireman waiting on the towpath nearby asking for you.

Bikergran the Water Police keep passing by in their boat calling through their megaphone for the Head Honcho of what THEY describe as 'those mad old biddies' - what a cheek !

Vodka jellies are now set solid. The broomstick has been taken out of the shed and polished. NanKate is your teddy a bear or a garment?

Biker get yourself sorted ,^YOU SEEM<^ to have been partaking a little too much of the Grape .
You know very well we are all relying on you 110%.
I am going to send yet another case of Champers , please l;et the others have a little , I really can"t afford all this on my paltry income, it is a real burden.
but I say to myself these GALS so deserve it ,and one day they will do the same for me .

lol lol "crotched" lol ha ha..yes..and that lol..,,yes I know I said early night but! had to set up the sat nav for the barge, hope you have all been limbering up ready for the locks.Have put buties n flask up.
The " Water Police" rang me today (why me I do not know)! said they would be keeping a beady eye on all the GNetters ta ta for now.

Not sharing! All for me

Thanks for the advice will bring all my warmest woollies from down sarf.

Now far be it for me to make comments about spelling, but I think Bikergran you meant 'crochet' as in knitting, as in my neck of the woods a crotch is part of your undercarriage !

But knowing the type of trip we are going on we must be prepared for a bit of naughtiness, so perhaps you did mean private bits !

I am going to be prepared for anything and everything. Can I bring my teddy ?

Early night for me, got the supplies packed, the Firmen will be at my door in the morning (after the school run) got to get to Leeds on the train to pick up the Barge.

NanaKate you will need hotwater bottles/thermals/woollen socks/fleecy nightie with zip along the bottom/gloves/bob hat.

Alie plenty of rope ladders about, my mum crotched a few for us to hang here n there.
rose we have Burly Firemen who will assist to keep you warm u have to but just remember you have to share!!

Nonu what areee you insinuating, I sense a shadow hic of doubt in your voice just slurping the last drop you know what the UPS is like at delivering parcels must remember to dispose of the bottles