Mr Nick takes himself up the Trent and Mersey

[apc2010]

In general, boaters are pretty laid back and in no rush, but there are nutters.

It is noticeable that, since the start of last year's lockdowns, there are many more incidents of us poor lock keepers being abused and threatened. It is starting to get quite ugly.

Today we have been told that we are being issued with bodycams to deter thugs or to record incidents

What is the world coming to?

Demand a Taser! 

Or fill a jif lemon bottle with Olbas oil and spray in their eyes ...   they will think it is bleach coz it burns ...and can't open them for a while ...

or so I am told ..

[Nick]

Fortunately, each lock has a boat hook. Long, heavy with a big iron spike on the end 

[apc2010]

Fortunately, each lock has a boat hook. Long, heavy with a big iron spike on the end 

I was going the subtle approach .....

[Grumpmeister]

Fortunately, each lock has a boat hook. Long, heavy with a big iron spike on the end 

I was going the subtle approach .....

Subtle or bargain basement..?