Colin Rosenstiel wrote to uk.transport.london on Mon, 24 Jan 2005:


Eh? You came up after me (1968), didn't you Roland? The punt firms,
Scudamores and Tyrells existed then. There were college punts too,
including a substantial Trinity fleet hired to the public too.

The only time I ever went on the river in a punt was in the early 1970s,
and there seemed to be plenty for hire then. My cousin, who took me,
was not a student at that time, so presumably was unable to use a
College punt.
--
"Mrs Redboots"
http://www.amsmyth.demon.co.uk/
Website updated 23 January 2005 with new photos

In message , at 11:34:42 on Mon,
24 Jan 2005, Mrs Redboots remarked:
The only time I ever went on the river in a punt was in the early 1970s,
and there seemed to be plenty for hire then.

The issue isn't the availability, but the cost. And to a certain extent
the contempt of familiarity.

My cousin, who took me, was not a student at that time, so presumably
was unable to use a College punt.

Most colleges would allow their alumni to, I think. Assuming you knew
the ins and outs of the booking system.
--
Roland Perry