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'Jo the Coalwoman'

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1. Jo the Coalwoman and Keith depart aboard their coal carrier narrowboat 'HADAR' after dropping off a supply of coal. Great service!

Just before leaving Crack's Hill this morning, working narrowboat 'HADAR' happened to pass by crewed by 'jo the coalwoman' and her other half Keith (www.hadar.org.uk).

We bought 5x25kg sacks of coal to keep us going for a while and were pleased to learn that they'll be plying their trade on the Grand Union Canal below Foxton, which is where we plan to over-winter as there are few stoppages. These commercial carriers are the lifeblood of the canals for us liveaboards needing supplies over the winter months so it was great to meet our local supplier.

22nd Oct 2010, 23:48

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Viv says:

that's great

27th Oct 2010, 10:24

Jo (Coal Woman)(sales-at-hadar-dot-org-dot-uk) says:

Hi William and Virginia.
Thank you for the mention. Without customers like yourself, we would not have our coal business on the Leicester Line, so thank you for giving us your custom. We look forward to supplying you further over the Winter.

7th Nov 2010, 12:21

wilvir says:

Hi Jo,

Good of you to drop in, literally, and look forward to our next meeting/delivery.

Kindest regards

Will

7th Nov 2010, 18:45

Jo (Coalwoman)(sales-at-hadar-dot-org-dot-uk) says:

Hi Will.

We should be your way early next week. This weather is not helping at all. Blowing a gale and chucking it down with rain as we tried to move from Crick yesterday to move to Welford. Soaked was not the word by the time we finished. But the show must go on as they say. Hope you and Virginia are nice and cosy?
See you next week.
Jo

9th Nov 2010, 16:26

wilvir says:

Hi Jo,

The forecast isn't great from Friday onwards either, but as you say 'the show must go on' and I know there a couple of 'continuous cruisers' wanting to purchase your wares. We'll take 6x25kgs of the same please. We'll have the kettle ready.

See you next week.

Will, Virginia and Gunner

10th Nov 2010, 00:20

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