Another Lockie about to retire

[teddington_lock]

Would be interested to know the source of that information. Less than a month ago in the 'Big Society' thread Teddington Lock said:

Summer ( seasonal ) LOCK KEEPERS are being recruited seperately ...

Summer ASSISTANTS , we haven't heard about yet ...

 

[apollo]

Good to see that Nigel at Marsh lock is still with us, one of the nicest lockies on the river.

You mean Tarzan?

 

[ianc1200]

Nicknames for lockies; Peter "Patch" at Hambleden (obviously) Dave Free at Marsh now Godstow "Donkey" etc.

Back to my youth there was the "mad Irishwoman" at Clifton, who must of retired early 70's, but I understand is still alive.

 

[teddington_lock]

I have fond memories of Arthur and his collies at PH lock from when i was young.

 

[shades]

Mad Irishwoman

That would have been Mary!

 

[apollo]

That would have been Mary!

Yes, I remember her- she was a hoot!

 

[TrueBlue]

It is to be hoped that the new generation will "develop character" in time.

(Of course as far as EA regulations allow )

There's no fun working through under a grumpy Lockie.....

BTW As a result of recent events and better understanding my preferred Mr. Grumpy has been promoted to Not Grumpy and another lockie four locks up will now bear that title, unless of course we can resolve the situation.

Anyone want to be disingenuous and nominate their choice(s) ?

 

[ianc1200]

Mike, looking at the first post hasn't your nominated lockie four locks up just retired? (I certainly never found Geoff to be grumpy, but understand some others did)

 

[boatone]

Summer ( seasonal ) LOCK KEEPERS are being recruited seperately ...

Thought we had only had summer assistants previously. Is this something new?

Oooohhh.... look what Mr Google just found.....
http://www.reed.co.uk/job/details.aspx?JobID=20049110&wt.mc_id=Agg-JobRapido

.....and a bit more digging found this :
Volunteer Assistant Lock Keepers

 

[teddington_lock]

No , i started as a temporary relief ... as did a few others.