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![]() Customer Comments
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The following comments have been taken from Log Book pages
written by those cruising on Lizzie-Jean in 2009:
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"Everyone had a fabulous day to celebrate Aunty Vi's 80th birthday. Weather was very wet and windy, but didn't dampen our spirits. We had two very capable men to operate the locks and bridges, and an even more capable man steering us in the right direction. Whetted our appetites for more trips on the canal. Thank you David for an enjoyable and hospitable day from everyone aboard Lizzie-Jean!"
C.P. and family.
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"Pleased to say we all had a very enjoyable Sunday morning. An experience none of us had done before. We all went away with a lovely memory of our trip on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Lizzie-Jean was really comfortable and our welcome drink and warm croissant was timed perfectly after our drive from home.
With champagne we toasted Dani's belated 21st, Janine's birthday and wished Bon Voyage to their trip back to Australia. They both laughed and giggled when opening and closing the bridges - Dani's sense of humour made him put Enya's Orinoco Flow on the CD player. I know he will have taken some great photographs and cannot wait to see them on his website . . . proving that here in Yorkshire we can more than match the other places he's been to!
Thank you so much for sharing Lizzie-Jean with us."
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' We celebrated Mum' 80th birthday on Lizzie-Jean. David, her skipper, was so friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble, including birthday bunting, picking us up on the canal at the hotel, a very welcoming drink with a tasty croissant, and mooring for our 'al fresco lunch' - complete with cake stand! We even got the chance to steer.
Mum is not able to walk far so this was ideal for her. She was able to enjoy the scenery and watch the abundant wildlife. Mum said she felt like a Queen sitting in the bow accepting the 'Happy Birthday' greetings as other boats sailed by.
A fantastic day was had by all on LIzzie-Jean and we will certainly be back. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable day.'
C.S. and family
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"Thank you for a fantastic day. A beautiful and relaxing experience. Best birthday treat ever!"
C.B. and family
 
![]() "Really, really fun and exausting - no room for improvement. Good experience and a very special day. Wahee!" (Charlotte age 9)
"We used the time on Lizzie-Jean to plan our training programme! Lovely space to work in, smooth ride, good company, good views and good experience!
P.S. The Captain was very hospitable and a lovely man! Weather a dream!"
T.W. and consultant trainers for Bradford PCT
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![]() "A day out for Margie's 50th! A really enjoyable day, great boat and a great host. Interesting to learn all about opening the locks and bridges, as well as having a go at steering the boat. Would recommend this day out to anyone! Thank you." K.L. and family
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![]() "De-stressed in a day - quite remarkable really! Fantastic Fondue followed by a superb summer pudding . . . Thank you for a lovely day" J & S
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"We were all really impressed at the comfort and style - all excellent, with real comfortable facilities. Our trip was enjoyed by all and we look forward to a future visit. Our thanks to skipper David, and we wish good luck to his forthcoming adventures on Lizzie-Jean!"
Bradford Play-Reading Group. who later sent in the words to a song - to be sung to the tune of "We are sailing".
Here is an extract:
"We are sailing, we are sailing
on the longboat to Gargrave.
We are sailing, we are sailing
with our skipper, who is Dave.
He is patient, he is thoughtful
He will help us on our way.
He will tell us how to steer her,
Open bridges -
HAVE A NICE DAY" |
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![]() "Thank you for an afternoon of peace, a time to relax with the family and enjoy our fabulous Yorkshire scenery (and weather!)"; " A far better canal experience than the one 30 years ago when Dad was at the helm!"; "A lovely day - and a cracking boat. We all enjoyed having a go at 'driving', and watching the youngsters get rained on at the locks was impressive."
B.T. and family
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![]() "A lovely restful journey - very welcoming." K & G
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![]() "A wonderful birthday celebration - excellent trip in a very comfortable boat - enjoyed by all"
S.H. and family
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![]() "I enjoyed my special day - thanks very much"; "Top day - even if my driving skill wasn't all that good!" J.E. and family
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![]() "Absolutely fab! Ruby anniversary for Ma and Pa. They loved it to bits". "We will recommend Lizzie-Jean to all"
P.W. and family
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![]() "Beautifully furnished, home from home. David was very friendly, polite and helpful. The trip allowed us all hands-on experience as well as a chance to relax." "The best escape from the stress of the city - our first canal trip and it will not be our last!"
A.B. and family
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![]() "We had a great time, thanks David for a superb day out and for going the extra mile to make a special day (50th birthday) more special"
A.T. and family |
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"We had a great half-day trip up the canal. It was a first time for us and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. It was good to get involved and have a go at steering the boat and opening the bridges. I would recommend the trip to anyone who is fancying canal boating. A lovely boat and great skipper. Many thanks."
DG & MG
Along the same lines, on 25th April, Bradford's Telegraph & Argus newspaper published an article by Emma Clayton about an afternoon she spent on Lizzie-Jean "learning the ropes" Click here for a link to the T & A website to read Emma's article.
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