The Granny Effect

Andy, aka Captain Ahab, as in Captain Ahab's Watery Tales, left a comment yesterday on my weekly snapshot of Tony Blews's waterways websites ranking chart. He suggests he should frame this week's chart "because its probably as high as I will ever go." (He reached number 24.)


I replied, saying that all he needs is a mention in Granny Buttons, and his position will rise. The Granny Effect must be worth, what, five places? Ten? It depends on your starting point, of course.

Captain Ahab's blog is well worth dipping into for his explorations of abandoned canals. Here, for example, is part of his account of his discovery of what remains of the Bentley Canal.


A bit further on:

... the very boggy treck along the open strip of grass to reach Monmer was punctuated by an assortment of very angry dogs hurling themselves against the back fences of the adjoining properties. Thankfully, the planking held and we escaped, leaving a chorus of canine howls and snarls behind us...

Nev of Waterlily knows about the Granny Effect, posting on 30th December 2009:

Now Halfie now.............

Getting a mention on Granny Buttons is seemingly worth 10 places on the UK Waterways counter, so come on Halfie do your thing with the top 30........ ;-)

Nev

So come on, Andrew Denny, you'll do a much better job than I can to bring the Captain's blog to a wider readership. Do your stuff!