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Greetings to  Mr Nigel Moore..and how are you?

Don't worry about me going off line for 6 weeks..I'm nobody.More important..how is Nigel (and some others)?Many of us are indebted to Nigel for educating us about important parts of Brentford that had previously been a jumble of unknown streets and alleyways, docks and old buildings.Now we know the layout of the area south of the High Street and how all those roadways and wharfs, alleyways and docks link up! We even know where all the cobbles are?Many Forum viewers can now speak confidently about the real history of the Canal and it's allied activities..and parts of Brentford that are hidden away.   For all that, Nigel has been a top professor to many of us.How are you..old mate!!? (Golly this is just like Facebook talk!)

Jim Lawes ● 6472d18 Comments

Would love too, Nigel. Get some take out from the Magpie and we'll be well away.

Neil Chippendale ● 6465d

If global warming is such an inconvenient truth then removing all existing boaties and yards and building lots of car parks makes sense,because of course the new residents will need a place to put their new boats and cars,but potentially to the detriment and destruction of indigenous  existing community. As demonstrated so far in certain areas of brentford.(not all)If it were possible to incorporate us into the new ideas instead of pushing us around like monopoly pieces?,we would be very greatful.We do realise that Brentford is in need of regeneration but since when has regeneration meant removal.The southside has always been a bit well "crap"with asbestos roofs and general underfunded brickwork etc.Even the shop fronts & interiors are quite hovel like.Yet we managed with what we had & tried to make the best of it, until now anyway.As a community we are enthusiastic about the potential of Brentford but as the concrete increases so will the rents,rates and water run off.It has been demonstrated that even after a heavy 10 minute rain fall floods pose a serious hazards to health as shown every year for quite along time now.The last few years have been disastrous for the biodiversity of the thames including humans. Various agencies have produced reports clearly stating the problems with horrible bacteria present in the river water,do we really want it in our water supply.?no way jose.We are getting to grips with many of the problems, replacing watermains,green energy,solar wind power,may even get new tidal turbines and a 10 mile thames barrier.2008 could be a good year even if it is the year of the Rat,and i dont even want to talk about mosquitoes.  

Markus Mason ● 6466d

Hear,hear Marcus. A great reference for the "Master"In this picture from last year, you can see that Nigel kept as cool as a cucumber..when he had to execute a delicate three-point turn in the backwaters.  Canalside residents..living on The Island were excited seeing his attractive Canalboat pass by the foot of their back gardens...to an approaching Canal cul-de-sac!!Glad to hear you're still around Nigel and to find you in indestructible form as always!! ;0)

Jim Lawes ● 6466d

Am certainly up for a pint Neil, be good to see you again – admired the Battle of Brentford signs for the first time today.Why not come on down to the boats for a drink too? If the weather in February looks as good as November, we might think of a BBQ as well, and posters can join in for another meet-up.(Now then Sarah, you know there's no ulterior motive!)

Nigel Moore ● 6466d

I too support those fine words about Nigel, he has certainly shown fine spirit and action in trying to preserve and develop the canal and boatyards of Brentford and his livelihoood and home. Maybe we should resurrect a suitable honoury title for such deeds - Master of Brentford Waterways?

Duncan Walker ● 6466d

Well said.I'm sure all on this site will echo your sentiments.

Neil Chippendale ● 6467d

MORE OF MOORE PLEASE.(NOT LESS)How can a person of such knowledge,skill and craftmanship be treated so badly within this community.?????????Have any of you ever seen his woodworking skills,or any other creative endeavour this individual is capable of.????Well i have  and the service he provided at Brentford marine services was second to none and will be greatly missed.Myself and friends wish mr Moore more karma than he can shake a belly dancers butt to and hope that the sheer amount of time he has invested in protecting his rights will pay off.The tactics involved to remove him were disgusting,how can an independant entrepreneur like mr moore concentrate on running a viable company when he has to sift through tonnes of paperwork just to stay put.As the ballymore geronimo bw call was somewhat over the top to say the least in the eviction i hope more concern will be executed in the new build of southside.People say money does not grow on trees but we know that if it wasnt for the trees there would be no money.yet it does not stop fat cats cutting down those trees .I would like to see the sturdy oak that is Mr moore be reinstated in our diminishing jungle/ please.   

Markus Mason ● 6467d

MORE OF MOORE PLEASE.(NOT LESS)How can a person of such knowledge,skill and craftmanship be treated so badly within this community.?????????Have any of you ever seen his woodworking skills,or any other creative endeavour this individual is capable of.????Well i have  and the service he provided at Brentford marine services was second to none and will be greatly missed.Myself and friends wish mr Moore more karma than he can shake a belly dancers butt to and hope that the sheer amount of time he has invested in protecting his rights will pay off.The tactics involved to remove him were disgusting,how can an independant entrepreneur like mr moore concentrate on running a viable company when he has to sift through tonnes of paperwork just to stay put.As the ballymore geronimo bw call was somewhat over the top to say the least in the eviction i hope more concern will be executed in the new build of southside.People say money does not grow on trees but we know that if it wasnt for the trees there would be no money.yet it does not stop fat cats cutting down those trees .I would like to see the sturdy oak that is Mr moore be reinstated in our diminishing jungle/ please.   

Markus Mason ● 6467d

Good to hear that you are fine Nigel.You have my admiration for being able to knuckle down to essential work..when there is always a temptation to trawl cyberspace on non essential expeditions. You must have willpower to waste no time..until things like stollen arrive! ;0)Yes missed the fireworks and barbie.

Jim Lawes ● 6468d

Cheers NigelAre you up for a pint in Feb, my next trip over

Neil Chippendale ● 6468d

I think I regretted the stollen more than anything else Sarah! Keep it for next year though. Bit of a damp squib all around Brentford for fireworks this year, a disappointingly desultory few bangs here and there.There's a few of us left here still, moored on the outside rather than the inside that's all. - ie by the footbridge. Not for want of BW in trying to get rid of us though. Once we'd been out there for a few weeks, they pounced on us with 'Section 8' notices, which are notices evicting us from the canal system altogether, with the boats to be seized upon non-compliance! Bit draconian, but then they're not too fond of me. Hard on all the others though.They gave us until mid August to get lost or get impounded. Nice people or what? Fitting partners for Ballymore anyway.ps - drop by with some of that stollen anyway, you've got me salivating just at the memory.

Nigel Moore ● 6468d

Glad to hear you are still looking in, Nigel.  Where are you all moored now?  Nowhere to drop off the stollen for the fireworks this year!  :-(

Sarah Felstead ● 6468d

Thanks Neil.Answer to the question is no, I've meant to chase that for ages, but current pre-occupations have always got in the way. I will follow up on it though, and let you all know what gives.

Nigel Moore ● 6468d

Good to hear from you.Do you know anything about the Dock Rd boatyard being for sale?

Neil Chippendale ● 6468d

Yep, still here, and still fighting. Thanks for the kind thoughts.Have been immersed in drawing up defences against British Waterways and Ballymore for some time, and I have to admit that the BW research in particular has been perhaps too engrossing! I've been spending so much time learning more of the local history and chasing through archives, that I'm afraid I've become terribly boring to everyone else. Then again, I did mean to respond to this thread yesterday, but by then the keyboard on this laptop had gone into total seizure with all my punching it, and I just had to pull all the plugs and let the battery die out on its own - I couldn't even turn it off!'Ces't la guerre'I had intended also, to post up a message earlier apologising for the absence of Ridgeways' usual bonfire night. I was going to say that we were going to make it up with a bumper occasion next year, to celebrate getting back into the yard, but the dates being appointed for court trials thus far, makes me wonder whether it'll all be sorted in time!Never mind, I'm still in there supporting the High Street Steering Group, determined to see us have the town centre regeneration that we want - and just to preen my own feathers, Julia kindly allowed a couple of my photos to go onto those cards.

Nigel Moore ● 6468d

Thanks for the good news Paul...and glad that the young ladis well!  We all have happy memories of Canal Excurions with Nigel..to parts of Brentford one never knew existed! Ah: those were marvellous times!

Jim Lawes ● 6469d

I saw Nigel last night at the Area Committee meeting and he looked very well.

Paul Fisher ● 6469d

Hope all is well Nigel.

Sarah Felstead ● 6469d

I was wondering about Nigel as i'm intereted in the sale of ther boatyard in Dock Rd and thought he would be the man in the know.

Neil Chippendale ● 6472d