BroadScot

Hi Alan, Positve thinking young man, you will be fine. BTW if you fancy reading about regulations, try the 17th Edition IEE Electrical Regulations, ideal reading for insomniacs! Iain.

Oh I like a good "Murder story" Alan Poor chappie, is a moving target lol Iain.

That pic Brian is the Scottish Isle of Arran, on the south west coast off the Firth of Clyde. I think your Arran for your isles is Arranmore? Co Galway? Iain.

For me it was Bob, the Harbourmaster with the tash, lovely man, always helpful to any hirer coming into the YS. Iain.

Hi Vanesann, Welcome to the NBN Forum from me Iain

Very true, but when you are getting on a bit and remember the yards that used to be there, its very sad IMHO that there are none now. There were six that I can think of when I first cruised the Broads. Iain.

For 3 Geoff, bring hire yards back to Oulton Broad. Iain.

Maybe you could build this one Alan? The Hovercraft, it disny suck like a Hoovercraft one does Iain.

Hi Alan, Forget the probably do another blog bit, not unless you wish to tackle Grace with her stilletto heels on!!! Best make it a deffo! Iain.

Am a retired Spark Mm dinny ask me lol But to answer yer question best I can, not that I know off! Deffo not Culloden Moor its a mass of heathers in August September and that soil is very peaty. I would imagine our resident genius, Timbo, would know all the facts. Iain

Well well don't ya know it, Ooor Donnygeoff's a bit of a Poet! Iain p.s. Brian, I see the Isle Arran every day.

Marshman, I have passed the factory in Perthshire manys a time. Its defo NOT tap water originated. Also our water is far softer than East Anglian, as many a southerner on holiday up here has found out, by using too much shampoo when showering lol The history of the company is here. http://www.highlandspringgroup.com/about-us/history/ However, one thing I forgot to say, in my original post was, when I shower on the boat, about a week or so on return home and applying my med creams to my skin, ( I am a Psoriasis sufferer) My skin has shown signs of improvement. It may just be coincidence, but hey I like it! Iain.

Lets be frank, its a pretty poorly written article in the DT, standards have dropped in that paper over the years IMHO. Iain. p.s. Our area recycles all plastic bottles through our Blue Bin collections. No mountain here.

Highland Spring (still) bottled for tea n coffee for our crew, also to make ice for the drinkiepoos. But, I must say the water quality on the Broads (from the hose pipes) these days, has improved a bit, a lot less scum in the sink than before. It was very clear up at West Sommerton the last time we managed to get thru PH Bridge. Never seen do many Dragonflys. Iain.

Gracie, I hope you have taken note at all the carnage these Admin High Flyer types can get up too. Makes us pesky Mods angels in comparrison! Iain.

Hi Frank, Reading your threads, and knowing you like things to be right. You pays yer money and labour time and pick yer choice. I know which one I would take! Iain.

Hi Brian, Oh fiddlesticks, sorry, yes you are quite correct. May I suggest then just post them possibly on this thread ? I use to be able to pop over from Prestwick to Eire (Dublin) but sadly Ryanair no longer fly from here only Edinburgh. Iain.

Thanks for that Tim. I love reading items like that. Iain.

Hi Brian, Alan is down at his syndicate boat Ranworth Breeze or was, he may be travelling back today. You can post your pics I would think here.... http://www.thenorfolkbroads.net/forum/forum/56-tales-from-other-waterways/ Very sad about Shannon Harbour. Lets hope things pick up over in the Emerald Isle soon. Iain.

JM, Brian hails from as far North as you can go without going into the water, Thurso. Ross and Cromarty accent is amazing, and often wanted for Radio work. Dingwall and Inverness, are lovely accents too. Aberdeen, where he played, even I struggle with their accent lol. As I am Ayr born, I speek quickly. But not Glaswegian. The "Canaries" should have won by more today. Iain.

Hi JM, I watched the match, and the more I watched, the more I realised there is a Little Scotland developing at Carrow Road between players and coaching staff and Manager. I counted at least five! If Brian Gunn is still involved that makes six! lol Iain.

May I remind you young lady that this is a familty forum and words like shoe porn are not in the finest possible taste! <~~~~Offending article! Iain.

Well wi a glint in ma Eye , I have to say, you and Dave have, for unqualified boatbuilders ( I aint sure about that statement )have done an amazing job Alan. Well done to you both. Iain.

Strowy, Please remember it may say 16amp, that is its Maximum load, that does not mean to say you will get that total amperage. More than likely a bit less allowing for voltage drop on flexible cables. Iain.

Or worse !!!! A Shoe shop site! Iain.