VetChugger

Yes, we had two weeks out on one of Lanngford Jillings Elysian 32's in January. Was a wonderful experience. Not least appearing at the bar at Waveney River Centre pub and the Barman having the shock of his life seeing us standing there. We had one daunting experience, We managed to get under Wayford bridge, only to find the following day to find the height woefully less than our minimum clearance, A conference in the pub came up with all manner of weird and wonderful solutions, including buying a couple of dozen folk a pint each to get on the boat, a suggestion to get a crane, all far to high cost for us to contemplate. We ended up 'carefully', stress very carefully demolishing the superstructure and manhandling the sliding roof all the way back to the rear. We were so deleiously delighted to eventually get under that we then rather foolishly, cruised all the way back to the Ferry Inn at Stokesby with one of us sat on the bow with a torch! I kid you not. We got back in the pitch black about 8pm and celebrated in the bar, after rebuilding the boat of course. One of the reasons we were so intent on getting to Stokesby were the excellent showers they had at the time. We had an absolute ball that fortnight.

Reading here and in other places there seems to be lots of sightings of Richardsons vans and engineers out and about. Hopefully just a few initial rattles and tightening needed after so long a ly off.

Because it is not yet under the management of the BA.

Shame, its a good one to watch

Has the advice changed? I was always under the impression that hire boats could go no further than the pub at Coltishall. Not being at all critical, good for you for exploring.

I'm also surprised because whenever we had a boat we would never ever dream of taking it back until the very last minute we loved it so much and did not want to give it back!!

Just 4 months, she is going to a big lass!

Friend of mine lost his long lived pal, a german shepherd a while ago. Needs one to drag him around to get excercise! He introduced me to Bella this week and I have to say what a beautiful and good natured girl she is!

I realise it is friday afternoon with handover tomorrow but thought there may be a few two weekers around! Nobody there!

Can you try and give Martham a bit of a nudge about their webcam Peter when you hand back the boat please??

I have some face shields, my feeling is that they are far easier to breath using.

That is an excellent video Helen, my only objection is that it is very lkely to ensure the South gets busier. They can wait until I have been and gone please!

Fat fingers! Glenmore of course.

I would not be at all surprised Dave. The fella is quite a charcter. Can keep you amused and informed about anything for hours. Interesting background as well, his sister is Sarah Royal of Royal Boats at Wroxham. He had a cracking yard up ay Wayford bridge which was not expensive, had excellent facitil;ities for diy and assisted repairs. Saved my holidaybig time on one occasion on 'Gelmore'. Huge fan of his. Now concentrates on Boat transport.

Well, I have been lovingly watching the web cams most of the day. I have to say, considering all boats supposedly are out, I was surprised at how un- hectic the rivers seemed to be. Maybe they are all much more dispersed now?

With the very greatest of respect, and you think the other boat looked odd?? I doubt there is a wafers difference between the other and Emblem. Both look very strange for the Broads.

Indeed! Really enjoying this read and and pictures, you have a wonderful way with words. Thanks so very much for your efforts.

Or maybe an ex Royall"s. They had a good share of orange! Not to any detriment at all, superb fleet.

Yes, that is what I recall. Good fella is Jon.

Am I barmy or did Jon Heward used to post on here with a very similar name?

The Dukes Head at Somerleyton is not that far fom you and is a quiet if a bit pricey establishment with a pleasant beer garden as I recall.

When are you going to transit the bridge Peter? I do like to see the Martham boats out and about.

My protection software is reporting the site as insecure at the moment, especially images. I assume this is as a consequence of the current issues?

I recognise that very clearly Peter and agree very much, being one of the very folk who need a vaiation. My face shield arrived this morning and are a heck of a lot easier to deal with. I just think the main problem is actually making sure folk who are obviously well must wear a mask. A lot of those mwho don"t are the brash arrogant, I"m allright jack types. This is aimed at those!

This is not the first time a discussion such as this has arisen. I also doubt it is the last. There was a big discussion about this forum having its own faceache presence, which I opposed, but am still here obviously. You simply cannot have a dicussion forum unless you have members with contrasting views. The consensus eventually providing a well debated conclusion. Ian is one of the most valued and respected members on here and I carefully read all his posts with interest. Ian will tell you himself, I don"t always agree and vice versa but I value his knowledge and experience. It would be a loss to the quality of this place to lose him.