http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk This is THE place to discuss issues about the Norfolk Broads, Holidays on the Norfolk Broads, amenities, gripes, complaints. Or just somewhere to find others interested in the Norfolk Broads area. en-us Copyright 2006 Y2K Internet Technologies http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/rss/docs.cfm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:26:55 GMT http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/Norfolk100.gif http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk 100 10 Happy Jack bought this on E-Bay, darn good buy, and less than your budget. Jenny Morgan, Say 'yes dear' and be accused of being indecisive, be decisive and be accused of not saying 'yes dear'! Us men can never win. http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14922&srow=1&erow=3 JennyMorgan@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (JennyMorgan) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:24:50 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14922 The yellow Pongo Boat at rest! Jenny Morgan, Say 'yes dear' and be accused of being indecisive, be decisive and be accused of not saying 'yes dear'! Us men can never win. http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14902&srow=1&erow=9 JennyMorgan@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (JennyMorgan) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:15:29 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14902 Bigpauluk1, The price of diesel will change as of this November due to the EU insisting that the current derogation on Red diesel for leisure boat usage must end. In the past the UK has successfully applied for derogation to allow diesel for leisure use to be sold at a far lower tax rate than the rest of Europe and now the EU are refusing to allow this to continue. Ironically this would mean the UK going from the cheapest leisure diesel in the EU to some of the most expensive due to normal diesel in the UK being amongst the most heavily taxed. However whilst the following is not yet fact, it is looking more and more likely to be the adopted outcome for the future and in all honesty probably the best outcome we could have wished for. Red diesel used for heating on a boat beyond November should still be taxed at the current rates with only the amount of diesel used for propulsion being taxed at the normal rate. The problem is how to enforce or monitor this. Two tanks? Red and White diesel? owners keeping mileage logs etc. It is looking like HM Customs will accept self certification from owners on which split of Red diesel will be used for propulsion and which is used for heating. Whilst owners could suggest they use any split, eg 90% heating 10% propulsion, HM customs have suggested that 40% heating and 60% propulsion would be a more normal acceptable split and anything other than this would require records kept to prove actual usage for both. So it is looking like diesel for boating use will rise from November, but overall only for 60% of that used, which is much better than had been feared. Keith On a proper saily 25th August, Hathor. http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14908&srow=1&erow=3 kfurbank@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (kfurbank) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:14:50 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14908 Blimey (how do you say that in Norfolkese) Good post my Lord (umble umble), i have been up here for 39 years and still got me London accent, off spring speak Norfolk though so not all bad. Gill is very local,never have understood her though. but it will do for me. :cheers: PS watch out for infiltraters from Florida, i hear they can be a bit dodgy, Bossman who mentioned the Bossman, HE HE :p roya Bittern code 57. Have you smiled today??? if not why not!! http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14924&srow=1&erow=9 roya@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (roya) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:11:16 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14924 Should have shouted over to us Keith - you'd have got a wave or signal of some sort! ;p I was indeed messing about with a mono-pod - latest addition to photo gear that I'm trying to get used to! Poor Mike was hoping to get a bit of chill time while I went walkabout, but had to pack up his worms etc without a single catch. There was a guy at the end as we moored up who was just landing a fish, but perhaps he knew what time the lads come around as he left just in time! I had an idea that the place was not open all year, but I'd have guessed it was from end of October till Easter or thereabouts. Ah well, you live and learn. Could well be right Spider on the ownership and employer thing... I have seen plenty of folk moored there throughout the year - had no idea it was a problem. Karen Wind up the elastic band Karen - we're setting off!! http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14917&srow=1&erow=5 Karen&Mike@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Karen&Mike) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:04:16 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14917 Review Added for [b] Fair Ambassador [/b] . It can be viewed [url=http://the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/bd.cfm?id=1259]Here[/url] http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=1416&srow=1503&erow=1513 paulandsarah@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (paulandsarah) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:01:16 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=1416 Mmmmm 6'8 from 8' 6 . Seems like a lot. But could this:- http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating/bulletin-board-for-mariners/notice-13-2008.html Be what you're errant Harbour master is refering to??? ------- Life is not a rehearsal... http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14930&srow=1&erow=2 MJG@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (MJG) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:57:03 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14930 Thanks for comms ... enjoyed taking pics .. nice to share them :cheers: :) Saw Broad Ambition out between the 9th - 16th August at Ludham being lovingly polished, stunning boat :) ps what does T.V.M.O.M stand for :confuse: http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=28&Topic=14893&srow=32&erow=42 paulandsarah@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (paulandsarah) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:38:16 PST Photo Gallery http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=28&Topic=14893 Entry For [b] Norfolk Boat Sales. [/b] Updated. It can be viewed [url=http://the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/business_display.cfm?id=194]Here[/url] http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=709&srow=1721&erow=1731 fendoff@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (fendoff) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:28:43 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=709 Garry, see: http://www.speakerscorner.com/forum/topic873;petitioners-were-slated Jenny Morgan, Say 'yes dear' and be accused of being indecisive, be decisive and be accused of not saying 'yes dear'! Us men can never win. http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=48&Topic=14920&srow=1&erow=3 JennyMorgan@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (JennyMorgan) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:27:57 PST Broads Authority Issues http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=48&Topic=14920 Having had time to give this a little thought, and had a look at Mr Fisher s Duette (isn t she a pretty thing? :-) ) it seems to me that a boat of this size just isn t long enough to justify carrying a quant…. You really need a boat with side decks wide enough to walk along, and enough directional stability to allow you to drive her forward with a long steady push, and a 14 ft boat with 7ft beam is just going to yaw like a pig rather than go forward if you try to quant in the traditional manner (goodness knows I have enough trouble holding my 28 x 8 ft boat straight when going slowly under quant). The alternative is to stand still (probably in the cockpit?) and use the quant like a punt pole (do they have proper name for this stick?), which kinda defeats the object. Seems to me you d get a lot more motion for a lot less effort using either a pair of oars (halfdecker fashion), or perhaps a single oar and scull over the stern…. Would be a lot easier to store too. One other thought – if you need the quant to get off the mud when it s shallow, a short oar will do the job…. But if you plan to use the quant to move when the wind dies it needs to be long enough to reach the bottom, which could be 10-12 ft down, so the kind of quant length you can accommodate on a short boat (even up the shrouds) isn t going to be enough to do a sensible job for you…. ….but good luck with the project, whatever you decide…..waiting to see loads of piccies :-) it's a bit blowy, best put a reef in the burgee... This message was edited by Coriolis on Oct-6-08 @ 10:05 PM http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=14895&srow=1&erow=8 Coriolis@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Coriolis) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:02:42 PST Broads Boat Owners Q & A http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=14895 Hi Anyone else who had Walton Marine Hoveton brokerage book marked now need this link from [url=http://search.boatshop24.co.uk/Norfolk_Boat_Sales-NOBO01-advertlist.html]Boats 24[/url] or direct at their new [url=http://www.norfolkboatsales.co.uk]website.[/url] fendoff http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=32&Topic=14929&srow=1&erow=1 fendoff@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (fendoff) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:01:53 PST Websites http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=32&Topic=14929 My boy Carl and his girlfriend Collette take their raffle prize on Glitterwake this coming weekend. Thanks to Gordon and the Quayside Club. So will do a post when they get back after Monday Regards ncsl.co.uk Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday <a href= callto://paul-ncsl >SKYPE Me</a> [b][i] Lord Paul of Sealand www.lordofsealand.co.uk [/i][/b] http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14918&srow=1&erow=4 ncsl@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (ncsl) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:57:38 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14918 Hi guys and gals, Just got back from a week on the best inland waterways system in the world on San Marino 1. Have already booked for next year on Royal Stuart. Anyone been on her and got any decent pictures or reviews? Many thanks Release the back rope first, then push the ar*e out!! http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=37&Topic=14928&srow=1&erow=1 dancar@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (dancar) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:43:10 PST Hire Boats Q & A http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=37&Topic=14928 Hi guys and gals, Just got back from a week on the best inland waterways system in the world on San Marino 1. Have already booked for next year on Royal Stuart. Anyone been on her and got any decent pictures or reviews? Many thanks Release the back rope first, then push the ar*e out!! http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=37&Topic=14927&srow=1&erow=1 dancar@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (dancar) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:25:45 PST Hire Boats Q & A http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=37&Topic=14927 Back again from our latest adventure on the broads. My list of boats contain the following: - 1990 Solitaire (not current version)- Richardsons 1991 San Remo 2 - Stalham Pleasurecraft 1992 San Remo 2 - Stalham Pleasurecraft 1993 Santa Margherita 2 - VIP Harvey Eastwood 1994 San Elena - Richardsons 1995 Sovereign - Richardsons 1996 Majestic Gem 2 - Richardsons 1997 Highland Gem - Richardsons 1998 San Francisco 3 - Richardsons 1999 San Lucia - Richardsons 2002 Crown Gem 2 - Richardsons 2003 Broadland Saturn 4 - Richardsons 2008 San Marino 1 - Richardsons Release the back rope first, then push the ar*e out!! http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=37&Topic=9098&srow=45&erow=55 dancar@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (dancar) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:19:41 PST Hire Boats Q & A http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=37&Topic=9098 Just 1 for me. Saw Norfolkboy at Sutton today on Freedomboat. Regards ncsl.co.uk Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday <a href= callto://paul-ncsl >SKYPE Me</a> [b][i] Lord Paul of Sealand www.lordofsealand.co.uk [/i][/b] http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=11753&srow=463&erow=473 ncsl@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (ncsl) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:06:14 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=11753 What a small world, I remember that old fishing boat. The guy from next to the Wherry Hotel stood us all a drink when she went . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Morgan, Say 'yes dear' and be accused of being indecisive, be decisive and be accused of not saying 'yes dear'! Us men can never win. http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14909&srow=1&erow=8 JennyMorgan@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (JennyMorgan) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:01:52 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14909 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/3089310/Radio-charges-may-force-lifeboat-stations-to-close.html Makes interesting reading a pteition for this is here. http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/ cheers take care Sue W This message was edited by suew on Oct-6-08 @ 9:07 PM http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14925&srow=1&erow=1 suew@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (suew) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:00:33 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14925 Ooops sorry! Mods please delete this one. Many thanks Regards Geoff http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=20&Topic=14915&srow=1&erow=3 GeoffP@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (GeoffP) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:00:28 PST Boatyards http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=20&Topic=14915 Taken at West Somerton (in case anyone wasn't sure) not surprising my friends really rate it as a great place to stop. ps ignore the Exmoor part they had also been down there just before the trip to Norfolk This message was edited by nautiuser on Oct-6-08 @ 8:50 PM http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=28&Topic=14923&srow=1&erow=3 nautiuser@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (nautiuser) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:47:07 PST Photo Gallery http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=28&Topic=14923 Finally, we've got our 2009 holiday booked .... we are hiring Sunny Sunlight aka Gainsborough Girl from Summercraft and one of their cottages, Bure Banks for a week in August. 312 days 2 hours and 58 minutes ..... but who's counting? ME!!!! http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14921&srow=1&erow=1 SunnySunlight@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (SunnySunlight) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:58:55 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14921 This message has moved to a [url=viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14921]new location[/url] http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=23&Topic=14926&srow=1&erow=1 steve@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (steve) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:58:55 PST Holiday Tales http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=23&Topic=14926 Ah - I see that someone has taken electronic details of a photo at face value. I am afraid you may have been misled: for instance The photo in the sequence number 57 was taken at 13:21.19 on 08/08 and the number 58 was at 13:29:01 on the 08/08(according to my notes)- it's on the forum - check his posts cockshoot dyke further as confirming evidence (perhaps) the next morning a photo of acapulco - grounded (also on the forum) - the camera time was 10th at 05:45 - but in reality I would guess - considering slack water time - yes I checked the tides - was probably about 10am therefore Watson, that since the camera was about 20 hours wrong (in advance) (oh look - they are from Australia) I deduce as I said earlier. But having stuck my neck out thus far....... Fell overboard? Let's just wait here, the tide will bring him back in. edit: OK - even Perth is 03:00 at 20:00 in the evening, so my reasoning is not perfect - unless the camera was purchased on the way of the batteries replaced without the time being reset end edit This message was edited by Pandora-3 on Oct-6-08 @ 8:04 PM http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=35&Topic=14913&srow=1&erow=10 Pandora-3@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Pandora-3) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:51:18 PST Broads Quiz http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=35&Topic=14913 Nice one Geoff keep up the good work I feel a good story comiing on. :) ;) :cheers: [quote] Text [/quote] Regards Len Collins (there are ships cabinet makers and people that chop sticks) http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=23&Topic=14919&srow=1&erow=2 therotman@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (therotman) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:15:55 PST Holiday Tales http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=23&Topic=14919 Nice one andy keep up the good work. :) ;) :cheers: [quote] Text [/quote] Regards Len Collins (there are ships cabinet makers and people that chop sticks) http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=23&Topic=14901&srow=1&erow=8 therotman@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (therotman) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:04:16 PST Holiday Tales http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=23&Topic=14901 John ;) I missed that one! Steve. I know me pointy end from me blunt end! http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=19&Topic=13944&srow=5&erow=15 Steve51@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Steve51) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:41:33 PST Pubs and Restaurants http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=19&Topic=13944 Sorry to p you of garry but the weather in bonnie scotland was lovely today, a we bit too dry for the haggis though. :) ;) :cheers: [quote] Text [/quote] Regards Len Collins (there are ships cabinet makers and people that chop sticks) http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14907&srow=1&erow=7 therotman@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (therotman) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:23:05 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14907 Wednesday 23rd Had a late start as the weather was raining so took the opportunity to have a wonder around Loddon, met a very interesting lady at the village hall who told us all about her family and what the old hall used to be used for also had a smile about one of the shops that advertised on the outside that they were an ironmonger, toy shop and funeral director, talk about a diverse trade. Loaded up with some provisions and set off for the days cruising. The sun came out and we headed for Oulton Broad only passed about five other boats all the way there, we then had our first experience of a private boat going rather more quickly than the speed limit. Now considering we were in the Alpha Corsair and some of the comments about it snaking that I have found on here, up to this point I had found it quite easy to handle for such a long boat (42 foot) it appears to be a real pig when you get somebody else s bow wave hit the back of it and took a bit of correcting before we were back on course, unfortunately this was the first time my mother had tried to steer the boat and instead of trying to correct it just let go of the wheel and said in a rather loud voice NIGEL HELP. We had decided to cross Braydon Waters the next day so then headed for St Olaves as it was only early afternoon. When we got there, there was one boat already moored up stern on and another boat that was moored side on further down, with a third boat just in front of us. I slowed down and watched the boat in front of us try to moor up with his bow thrusters going flat out but the tide was still coming in at quite a rate and he was being blown all over the place eventually drifting back past us and suggesting we had a go first. Now I remember from years ago that this wasn t an easy place to moor with the strong currents however on that occasion I was with a number of younger people and the mooring was a lot busier so we had loads of help. This time it seemed that one of the two boats moored wanted to keep themselves to themselves and so only had the offer of any help from the second boat. This sadly was moored in the wrong place to be of much assistance i.e. to walk along and drag us in. Anyway the first attempt was a night mare I hadn t gone far enough along and as soon as I swung the bow out the boat just drifted straight past the moorings and past the third waiting boat, who then decided to try again after a couple more attempts by the third boat and me just sitting in the middle of the river unable to do anything apart from wait they eventually managed to moor up. It was now my turn to try again this time I went right up to the bridge before tuning and it paid off as I reversed back we were being moved along closer to the third boat by the tide which enabled us to throw them a rope from the stern and the walked us back whilst I threw the mud plug in to stop our bow from swinging anymore and smashing into their boat. Success at last and time for another one of those G & T s and maybe a bottle of red. Also decided to give the Broads coffee a go as we had bought a bottle of rum with us. Photo's to follow when I get a chance to download them. Nige! Left hand down a bit This message was edited by Nige! on Oct-6-08 @ 6:23 PM http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=23&Topic=14897&srow=1&erow=4 Nige!@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Nige!) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:19:54 PST Holiday Tales http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=23&Topic=14897 They do tell that it took so long because of the time spent in the pub.? :tounge-in-cheek: :tinhat: :lol: [quote] Text [/quote] Regards Len Collins (there are ships cabinet makers and people that chop sticks) http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14830&srow=2&erow=12 therotman@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (therotman) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:32:56 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14830 Great, Another proper boat being saved. Good luck to you both and welcome to the very skint club Griff 'Broad Ambition' - 'Dreams do come true' - Afloat at last 06-10-07 http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=25&Topic=14906&srow=1&erow=3 BroadAmbition@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (BroadAmbition) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:30:39 PST Boats http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=25&Topic=14906 If you do a search for winterising im sure there is plenty of advice wE normally run anti-freeze through the seacock inlet when we leave the boat(SHUT THE SEACOCK FIRST) when you see it running out of the exhaust turn engine off. as for heating we leave an oil filled radiator in the cabin, and have had no problems so far. regards barry http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=14911&srow=1&erow=2 wizbas@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (wizbas) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:28:02 PST Broads Boat Owners Q & A http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=14911 I very recently went to buy a boat,she was tired but I realy thought I could do something with her.BUT I decided to have a survey and the surveyor found four areas about the size of a large dinner plate where it had delaminated,and he advised me not to buy it as it would cost about GB Pounds 10,000 to put right!! nedless to say I didn't buy it :( So im still looking :confuse: Buyer Beware this didn't show when it was in the water brian http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14899&srow=10&erow=20 stopper1941@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (stopper1941) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:25:31 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14899 Yep Gill and i (sounds posh) often pop over to Wells to have fish and chips on the Harbour front, :) roya Bittern code 57. Have you smiled today??? if not why not!! http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14898&srow=7&erow=17 roya@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (roya) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:21:26 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14898 hi met the new landlord and landlady in may when i was on holiday and they seemed a really nice couple was down again in july for 2 days and gave the nelson a try bill remembered me as soon as i walked in and made me feel welcome i went in again the following day and was again made very welcome i have just come back from 2 weeks on the broads and went in the nelson too many times to remember but was very pleased to see that bill and roz are making a go of the place nearly all the times that i was in the pub there was a good few people in and it was nice to see that the locals seem to be giving them a chance the dog that they own is an english masstiff and the thing that most impressed was the live music that bill has got back especilly as i really used to enjoy the music nights when jon collerick had the pub and thats who bill has got back among others http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=19&Topic=10711&srow=49&erow=59 theboatqueen@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (theboatqueen) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:51:52 PST Pubs and Restaurants http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=19&Topic=10711 Hi all We've returned home and got things up and running following our Norfolk Broads holiday. We hired Pacific Shadow from Pacific cruisers in Loddon and it was a real pleasure to do business with them. The boat was immaculate inside with, apart from its very full inventory, things like matches, dishclothes etc ready for us. It was in extremely good mechanical condition and the engine and filters never needed any attention although we checked things daily as a matter of course. Everything worked as it should, although the gas oven was a bit of a challenge for our all electric households. Richard and Fiona were most welcoming and extremely helpful, we felt valued as customers but treated as friends. Nothing was too much trouble, its easy to see why their business is so well thought of. No prizes for guessing where will be hiring from in future. Regards Geoff http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=20&Topic=14916&srow=1&erow=1 GeoffP@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (GeoffP) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:42:05 PST Boatyards http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=20&Topic=14916 hi have just come back from 2 weeks on the broads and went into cup cakes a couple of times the food was very good but i thought it a tad expensive and found that the snack bar outside the lord nelson was not only a lot cheaper but the sandwiches were better by a long way http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=19&Topic=14572&srow=1&erow=6 theboatqueen@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (theboatqueen) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:27:26 PST Pubs and Restaurants http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=19&Topic=14572 Good call, Roy...I'd forgot...there is a fair bit of farm machinery traffic on that road. :cheers: [color=blue]John[/color] http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14914&srow=1&erow=6 Dibbler@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Dibbler) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:26:44 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14914 OK I just wanted to check I knew where the Mill was. Red Mill is a listed 'escape retreat' and I expect you're getting exactly what you've ordered. The quay heading 30 feet from the mill can take a dayboat, and your nearest neighbours just downriver, did moor a small yacht on their frontage, but this is no place for the inexpert. Rise and fall is about 3 metres and the tide is vicious, so you'd have to convince any boatyard you knew how to look after and could handle a boat in that area. Most wouldn't want to hire in those circumstances, but there used to be dayboats available from the St Olaves yards, and Goodchild Marine had one. Googling gets you there as usual. All other advice is sound. http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14912&srow=1&erow=4 Realaler@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Realaler) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:51:20 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=14912 Yes I agree BA - I did try to make that point in an earlier post but somehow this appears to have been deleted. I am glad that you have clarified the situation as winterisation is ok left if you live locally but can be a different game if you live at a distance. M http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=14877&srow=1&erow=9 Hylander@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Hylander) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:30:47 PST Broads Boat Owners Q & A http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=14877 Hi Pauline hope you and MR Pauline are well. may i just remind you it was the Bossman who decapitated two TV sticky up things not me,whilst eating and imbibing, He still swears it was the trees who jumped out and attacked us. blimey rest me case me Lord. i was just sitting there laughing, or was it wind. :eg: roya Bittern code 57. Have you smiled today??? if not why not!! http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=24&Topic=14862&srow=5&erow=15 roya@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (roya) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:11:49 PST Cooking On A Boat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=24&Topic=14862 Thanks to all for your input. Looking forward to the holiday now - only 2 weeks away and we'll be in the car to the broads now! http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=37&Topic=14532&srow=16&erow=26 Figure_of_8@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Figure_of_8) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:06:08 PST Hire Boats Q & A http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=37&Topic=14532 Actually Essexboy come Nov 1 we can still use 'Red' albeit at a different tax rate I just filled up with 99 Ltrs at Boulters yesterday at 84ppl Griff 'Broad Ambition' - 'Dreams do come true' - Afloat at last 06-10-07 http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=14892&srow=1&erow=2 BroadAmbition@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (BroadAmbition) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:17:02 PST Broads Boat Owners Q & A http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=14892 Donations to Forum funds are on most forumites agenda already. Some of us have set up a monthly DD to the fund account (Ask Roya for details) others do a one off now and again. I have no idea what the work related members do but I would hope most of them contribute as well now and again. Griff 'Broad Ambition' - 'Dreams do come true' - Afloat at last 06-10-07 http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=29&Topic=14863&srow=5&erow=15 BroadAmbition@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (BroadAmbition) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:00:29 PST Business Directory http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=29&Topic=14863 Hi Bigbird, Just got back last night form a busy and interesting weekend afloat. I'm now due down again v.late on the night of the 17th and then out and about for 8 days on our annual 'Lads Week'. Maybe see you afloat then? Griff 'Broad Ambition' - 'Dreams do come true' - Afloat at last 06-10-07 http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=37&Topic=14849&srow=1&erow=9 BroadAmbition@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (BroadAmbition) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:55:47 PST Hire Boats Q & A http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=37&Topic=14849 Well thats now the 21st trip completed. 6'762 road miles (I didn't have to drive this time for once) 65 x days afloat (+ another 3 onboard) This is getting (Has got) somewhat expensive now. Roll on the 'Lads Week' :) Griff 'Broad Ambition' - 'Dreams do come true' - Afloat at last 06-10-07 http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=12774&srow=47&erow=57 BroadAmbition@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (BroadAmbition) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:38:24 PST General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=12774