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Aston Norwich was the seperate head and shower compartments. Wizard wasn't, it was like Seamaster by the sounds of it. Some of the bedroom doors were blocked off also. so you could only enter from the centre cockpit. They are delightful boats to handle. Iain

Hi Folks, I have to laugh at ALL these colours now. In my younger working days it was black rubber or white pvc. Black&Decker introduced Orange PVC with the early gun type hedge trimmers, the theory being that people would see the orange cable and NOT cut through it.... Aye right.... Not! Still, they kept me gainfully employed Now we have all the colours of the rainbow. Its still live cable no matter what colour it is, just treat it with respect please. Iain

Hi Ian, Enjoy, I shall be close but not close enough, as we are stopping over at a Premier Inn, Kings Lynn, on the Sunday night. Iain

Free Broads trips on a Drascombe....IF you cut my grass! Iain

Captain Dread, Never use slightly knackered cables You could end up with a totaly knackered boat, or worse, you! Speeking as a retired spark, for the difference in price it just aint worth it IMO. Iain.

Thanks for the update Steve Iain.

Hi Inormski, Sorry for going off topic, but I have to keep Gracie in check (I wish!) Yes, your smitten, all the signs are there, sorry no cure, there again would you wish a cure? As the other have said they are very nosey, and love holiday tales and pic. BTW so do I ! Look forward to reading about your adventures on the Broads. Iain.

Hi Grace, Being a Moderator, I of course fully understand you crying and screamming and jumping up and down like a demented god knows what! Too that I may add, calm down young lady, big deep breaths....BREATHS I said, think of your nearest Clarks shoe store when you return home, you wont feel any better leaving the boat behind, BUT, you will have added another pair of shoes to your collection!!! Iain

I see there is a 2lb hammer on Broadway all i need to bring is one of my old cold chisels JM...Job done! All joking apart, what next will the BA come up with to eek even more money out of both Hirer and Privateer! Iain

Hi Geoff, Great start to your Holiday tale, not sure about the heavy woolly socks though, never gets that cold up here! I should add the Ochil Hills can been seen well from above on pic number 7 Iain.

Your welcome Gareth. Just remember to check the height guages at the side of the river as you enter GT Yarmouth. Iain.

Hi Robin, I see you have been to Regent Street and Oxford Street, to revamp your boating wardrobe. Blue really suits your complextion I hope that poor old voice of yours is back to full working order. Hurry up, SWMBO is waiting to view the next one. Iain

Hi Gareth, If you haved watched London Rascals latest blog Belmore TC was 8ft 10" So it looks like an early departure from Straceys Arms or Stokesby for you to clear the two bridges. It is approx 1 and a half hours or so to Gt Yarmouth from Straceys Arms where Robin was moored. So a 6am departure I regret to say. Still on the plus side, it will be way past dawn by then. Iain.

Hi Ian, If you wish a clear passage past sailies , just get Gracie to helm your boat! Iain

Hi Gareth, Which boat have you hired for June so we know roughly its air draft. Slack water is 07.24am on the 5th of June thats approx an hour after Low Water Gt Yarmouth YS Iain

Now, unless things have changed since last year, there is no water point, are the bins refuse area still there, and are the toilets still shut before the stipulated opening and closing times, oh and put money in the donation box. Err I don't think so. However, does it just say a donation, not compulsary, yet? A pic of said notice would make things a lot clearer IMHO. Iain

Oh if only if only! Iain

Well Alan, you have lots of brilliant times ahead of you. Get that gearing MODERATED Can't have you bombing all over Broadland now, can we? Happy Boating sounds good does it not? Beats all the days, months etc refitting Orca out! Iain.

Yes Matt and Alan, lets keep it hush hush! Iain

I think there is a donation box at Reedham also. Iain

To use Griff's parting expression on his profile....Typical just typical!!! Grrrrrrrrr! <<<Thats mine! Iain

Right then P&M, I have said it on here before and I am going to repeat myself....Please, Please, pretty Please, write a full sized novel. You know it makes sense That was a fabulous short story and such a great read IMHO Thank you for sharing with us all. Iain.

Hi Wehlau, Welcome to the NBN friendly forum Great result getting the Alpha back in the water. Iain

BTW you will require to change your Avatar now that Orca is afloat!!! Iain

Alan, Am I correct in thinking Alpha Hurricane is away from the mud bank? Iain