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We left the portable radio in my car at the Yard, no radios on the boats then, I phoned Dick and asked what time he closed as we were down at Horning and I had been offered a lift back from a local. Dick asked where were we moored, and later brought the radio down to us as he had the Car Keys with the car being under cover. It was the day the Falklands War began. His son in law I think I met once there, but could be wrong. As you said a lovely couple. Iain.

Hi Gramps, Plenty of turning space before Bishopsgate Bridge at the Yacht Station. Pending what year you used Hearts or later New Horizon at Thorpe, the parking was in a grass compound down the road. I always parked my car myself there. The tide rises quite quick at Thorpe Green so watch your height. You can see the width in this pic at the Yacht atation.

I should imagine that is back breaking work! Iain

I can just see it now JA. You bow to bow, stern to stern or cuddling up fenders to fenders! Wow! Iain.

Yet again Dave, your pics are absolutely stunning! Iain

Agree about Thorpe Green, and taking a bus into the city, but, it use to be a limited service, and stopped quite early I seem to remember? It could of course have been changed. Lovely spot. Began many holidays from the old Hearts yard. Iain.

In the days of Dick and Gwen Sabberton, when I hired their boats - even in October - they were like first day out for a new season, many then were woodie tops, great boats to handle. As you say, spotless, and so nice to have the beds made up on arrival. Iain.

Wow! A chochie shelf! What more could a boat ask for! Looking good JA. Iain.

As long as Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch I would hazzard a guess Eric! Iain

Hi Nollock and Nance, Welcome to the NBN Forum Iain.

It use to be a Dyke...but its awah noo. Aye ok i'll get my coat! Iain BTW Pete, Welcome to the NBN Forum .

Thank you The Q, we would have been this week had the boat been available! Will keep an eye on their site. I often wonder how many Electricians make model railways a hobby. When I was a member of our local club, many moons ago, there were seven of us who were sparks. Iain.

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Thank you Geoff. SWMBO and I, are looking forward to another week on The Broads. Iain.

Hi Ian, We have a shop in Troon now for the RNLI, always busy. I don't think some folks realise just how much it costs to run one of these modern Lifeboats. We are very fortunate here, that Tunnock's of Uddingston has been a major sponsor for many decades. Also the boat is fuelled up I believe at cost price. It will soon be the busy season here once the weather deteriorates. The boat was out in the bay today for weekly training. Wishing you well in your collections. Iain

What is it about that area..... I seem to remember another boat being refloated there, a woodie. There was a video of it being pumped out!! Iain.

Indeed so JM....Now then, I wonder if there will be one named "SCOOT" next? Iain

Mark, Considering Howard has covered many miles and drank gallons on our behalf, to ensure the beers are drinkable... Woodfordes should deliver a barrel a month personally to him Iain.

Awe what a pity, a week early for me It takes a lot of hard work to set up a Model Railway Exhibition day. I wish you well, have a good one! Iain

That sounds like the old MV Shanklin Sealink JM. Iain.

Enjoy, Howard Iain.

Seen that before Geoff, brilliant it is, indeed. I hope to "scoot" along to the Hoveton/Wroxham Model Railway place when we are down soon. Iain.

All sounding a bit "fishy" then JM.....ok i'll get my coat!

With regards to a Hampton Safari 25 Mk2 "Sunmist" Grace, http://www.broads.org.uk/wiki/index.php5?title=Boat_Details&BoatId=4470&BoatHistory=6846 that one, yes it handled a "rough" crossing with a bit of bobbing up and down! P&H went overboard to excuse a pun in cupboard layout on her, so we had to check all the cupboards to check nothing was damaged, after we crossed and stopped at Berney Arms. Super little boat to hire she was. Iain

JM, I must say, that comes pretty close to overtaking Poppy in the worst Joke stakes! Iain.