tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post3294548805855504122..comments2023-12-01T10:35:12.938+00:00Comments on Boatlife: Cruising Aboard NB Valerie: Warm and dry on the Llangollen CanalLes Biggshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-15065512689557638292012-04-28T17:53:12.170+00:002012-04-28T17:53:12.170+00:00Hello Carol
Always nice to hear from you.
Yes the ...Hello Carol<br />Always nice to hear from you.<br />Yes the diesel is an extra. Not sure how many others do or will in the future make this the norm. <br />Cheeky sods are making extra by charging the customer full duty as well.<br />LesLes Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-79416564732530111852012-04-28T17:50:25.483+00:002012-04-28T17:50:25.483+00:00Hi Bryce
thanks for those prices. It`s interesting...Hi Bryce<br />thanks for those prices. It`s interesting for everyone to see how prices vary.<br />Here our diesel if used for farming and marine is coloured red.Les Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-42600216114016007432012-04-28T12:46:06.420+00:002012-04-28T12:46:06.420+00:00Les
Did I understand this right? the hire company ...Les<br />Did I understand this right? the hire company are charging for the diesel on top of the hire price? That's really bad, I have never hired a boat and paid for the diesel on top, always the diesel is included in the cost of hire AND they are charging the full tax rate price? Remind me never to user that hire company!!! LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14170492581566652759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-21832051640522943362012-04-27T16:20:03.718+00:002012-04-27T16:20:03.718+00:00Les & Jaq
1 UK gallon = 4.546 ltr, 1 US Gallo...Les & Jaq<br /><br />1 UK gallon = 4.546 ltr, 1 US Gallon = 0.8327 UK gallon or 3.785 ltr.<br />£1-45.9 per ltr = US $8.89 per US gallon<br />Terrifying after a spell in California with the Grandchildren!Ken Nb Cleddau<br />----<br />Here in Southern Ontario<br />the price per litre hovers between C$1.30-C$1.40 and can change up or down overnight.<br />The definition of shock is seeing somebody from the USA fill their vehicle at one of our filling stations...the comment often is "how can you afford such prices?" where upon I reply, we have resonable health care!<br /><br />Other places in Canada and Northern Ontario are often considerably more, as high as $1.70/litre. Cost of transporting<br />the fuel to distance locations accounts for the higher fuel cost.<br /><br />This is BTW for unleaded regular fuel. Diesel, mid-grade and high test or premium is considerably<br />(often 20-30 cents more) than regular fuel.<br /><br />Fuel used in agriculture be it diesel or petrol is often coloured, green. Less tax, hence the different colour.<br />Aviation fuel is a whole different fuel and tax structure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-25485489349547423152012-04-26T16:16:45.814+00:002012-04-26T16:16:45.814+00:00Ken
I have faith in your figures. At the moment pe...Ken<br />I have faith in your figures. At the moment petrol is $3.90 in Pullman WA. U.S. gallon of course.Les Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-82732413112782286932012-04-26T16:09:32.767+00:002012-04-26T16:09:32.767+00:00Sally
If you look at the blog for Sept 3rd 2011 ti...Sally<br />If you look at the blog for Sept 3rd 2011 titled "Almost time to leave Pullman" you will see the temp clock outside Dissmores reads 104. Jaq and i also saw the same figure on 2 others in Pullman.<br />Anyway you lovely wee Scot, we both look forward to seeing you and Joe stateside in Nov.Les Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-77286266322799440132012-04-26T15:59:53.905+00:002012-04-26T15:59:53.905+00:00Adam
They are for sure charging 100%.
Interesting ...Adam<br />They are for sure charging 100%.<br />Interesting the words "propulsion rate never above 40%" So why do they suggest to us non hirers 60/40<br />I never worry about declaration. As long as the seller is happy that i fill in the form, I declare what I want and believe me after 42 years paying mega income tax I sleep like a lamb at night.Les Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-19961716441615082462012-04-26T15:53:17.018+00:002012-04-26T15:53:17.018+00:00Jim
I was not asked for a declaration nor for what...Jim<br />I was not asked for a declaration nor for what the fuel was for. Perhaps if i was seen to be putting it into a car/van they might have said something because of the legality.<br />In a can, I think they have no liability to ask.<br />Yes I agree about the exam on the implications even for myself. The problem is who the educators would be before the test. For sure we can`t believe anyone in the boy`s club(Parliament)to tell us the true facts.<br />LesLes Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-21467964437552273802012-04-26T15:46:57.212+00:002012-04-26T15:46:57.212+00:00Kevin
It`s the little extras that Jaq adds that m...Kevin <br />It`s the little extras that Jaq adds that makes it Mmmmmm!Les Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-75464460206602710272012-04-26T15:45:34.996+00:002012-04-26T15:45:34.996+00:00Ross
Good luck with the boat, it`s the way to go.W...Ross<br />Good luck with the boat, it`s the way to go.When you live aboard you DO NOT cruise in the rain unless you need to be somewhere at a specific time.Les Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-62599330384560069992012-04-25T18:43:43.149+00:002012-04-25T18:43:43.149+00:00Les,
1 UK gallon = 4.546 ltr, 1 US Gallon = 0.832...Les,<br /> 1 UK gallon = 4.546 ltr, 1 US Gallon = 0.8327 UK gallon or 3.785 ltr.<br />£1-45.9 per ltr = US $8.89 per US gallon<br />Terrifying after a spell in California with the Grandchildren!Ken Nb CleddauKen nb Cleddaunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-68181089193621514232012-04-25T16:51:33.274+00:002012-04-25T16:51:33.274+00:00Oh come now, Les, it hasn't been 100F+ here fo...Oh come now, Les, it hasn't been 100F+ here for at least the last two years....just feels that way to you guys from the frozen north :)<br /><br />SallyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-23377020730974842892012-04-25T16:34:59.782+00:002012-04-25T16:34:59.782+00:00The hire boat declaration is interesting. When we...The hire boat declaration is interesting. When we stopped for diesel at a hire base in Worcester last year, the guy in the office said that each month HMRC sent them a guide of what proportion to declare as propulsion. He said there were different suggested rates depending on whether the boat had diesel heating or not, and the rates changed each month. He said that even in the height of summer, the propulsion rate was never above 40 per cent. Of course I don't know whether other hire firms also get such advice every month, or what they declare, but it would be interesting to know -- especially if they're charging hirers a figure that amounts to 100 per cent propulsion.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00797263033136330290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-3120975186436637882012-04-25T15:38:11.031+00:002012-04-25T15:38:11.031+00:00As a matter of interest were you asked to declare ...As a matter of interest were you asked to declare a split on the diesel you bought at the garage?<br /><br />The British public might deserve a vote on our continued membership of the EU, but only if they can pass an exam to show that they understand the implications of their decision!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14502754753792780008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-51981192964341565172012-04-25T15:21:27.048+00:002012-04-25T15:21:27.048+00:00mmmm... Bacon :)mmmm... Bacon :)KevinTOOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07820971797758280402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-77795753000096256752012-04-25T14:07:53.530+00:002012-04-25T14:07:53.530+00:00Alright for some!
I think I'd rather be cruis...Alright for some!<br /><br />I think I'd rather be cruising in the rain, rather than here. Holiday was ace. Definitely this year for my own boat.<br />Take care<br />RossRosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742517524533075450noreply@blogger.com