Angry fisherman

My last incident was at Henley. The Angler took my line and made fast for me. I thanked him then made coffee for the pair of us and sat with him as he happily float fished between my Stern and the Bow of the boat behind me. I now realised we should have done things correctly and had a Ruck making empty threats at each other.
 
I've yet to see a fisherman empty an Elsan. Are they known for their impressive bowel control, or are the bits of lavatory paper I keep seeing in the bushes a clue?
 
The only time I will leave my boat in Wallingford nowadays is to do a quick shop (only for essentials) very early in the morning before the local brats get out of bed!

I had my boat broken into in broad daylight when it was moored on the South bank. I managed to straighten the padlock and lock it after a fashion and the blighters busted it open again when I went to buy a new padlock.

A few years later I was having an afternoon snooze in the same place and some brat (did not have a local accent) was calling out "is anybody on the boat" and was trying to board it.

I have been told that the brats in question were probably "not residents of Wallingford" and were "just passing through". I think everybody knows what that means.

I usually stock up with food and beer in Oxford and cruise on through Wallingford without stopping nowadays, it saves money on padlocks
 
My experience of Wallingford has always been positive. A charming little place with a handy pool and some great places to eat. Your description sounds like Abingdon,,,,
 
Can't say I've had any trouble at either, we regularly overnight at Wallingford.
Abingdon is less frequent for us as it's only 10 minutes away, but as we're moving moorings at the end of the month it may well become a more frequent stop.
 
My money's on a Peachcroft Estate Pigeon or perhaps a Saxon Road Sea Gull:D

When we were last in Abingdon, I bagged the last mooring spot, put the tender in the water and took my son to the play park on the other side. He came running up to me minutes later in shock, as a child of about 4 or 5 had told him to get off his f'ing swing or he'd kick his head in! "Daddy, go and find his parents and tell them" he said. "Err, no thanks son, fancy an ice cream?";)
 
byron said:
You telling us someone put Tony (boat 1) on your cabin roof ?
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Tony.....Tony..... He called you a little sh*t..... I wouldn't stand for that if I were you lol.
It was very near to the play park so lessons learnt. If there were to be a next time - both me and my son do martial arts (my son is very good at Krav) so I would get the 'perp' to eat his ermmm words :-)....
 
We know several people who have been cast adrift at Abingdon. Foul language is an Abingdon specialty, especially late at night. Moor on the lock island, super spot and has power. Lockie is a great chap. Very friendly.
 
Our first night on our boat was Abingdon, just below the bridge. Have moored there a couple of times since, didn't have a problem with anti-social behaviour. Can highly recommend the Nag's Head for a meal, a bit pricey but great quality. Lockie is very friendly, yes!?
 
There used to be ample water there barring roughly the centre where a lump of concrete sticks out. Despite what anyone tries to tell you. This is a public mooring.
 
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