johnb

I telephoned the Broads Authority regarding the anglers and the disappearance of the "No Fishing" signs towards the end of August. After much confusion and information found at their end, the gentleman knew nothing about these signs, and simply read from some form of document stating that fishing wasn't allowed within so many yards of the bridge, in order not to hinder boats travelling through. I cannot remember the exact length, but it wasn't the length of the mooring. When I tried to insist that there had been notices there earlier, and I had seen them enforced by BA, he just read the usual blurb on BA moorings regarding anglers giving way to boats. I explained that this wasn't the notice there originally, and there was no notice at all there now regarding angling, he clearly thought I was mad and I came away thinking perhaps he was right and I had imagined the whole thing. I will try to find the email later.

Born in North London, lived in several places in England and Scotland, now retired to Essex, equidistant (roughly) between 3 sons and families and the boat!

I have come to the conclusion charges are inevitable, and I should not expect others to subsidize my holidays. I was a little disappointed last year when we paid £8 to moor at Salhouse. We were squeezed in like sardines, and when a hirer arrived and asked if other boats could be moved along so his friends could moor alongside him (2 more boats) the people working there moved at least one boat along themselves as the crew were not present. I understand that these are extremely popular moorings, but it's not for me in the future. Although far from being rich, if I don't pay for services etc then they may not be there for me in the future. Everyone needs/wants a return for their work and investment and Norfolk should be no different.

This was a discussion I heard/read somewhere recently, apparently the conkers must be drilled in order for the conkers to "work". I have no personal knowledge apart from being quite good at bluffing the family that I have evicted spiders when in fact, they escaped my clutches.

A company advertised a new service on the Broads on the Facebook page a couple of days ago "Marine Fabrication" was advertising Stainless Steel products. Maybe worth a call?

Now a bit of lateral thinking, it's reported in another place that the Training Ship Nelson is to be sold from the Wensum in Norwich-it seems to have plenty of room! If you get one of those plush luxury yachts you are looking at, I am not sure you will have many opportunities to be on your own, after all, you mentioned friends visiting, I'm not sure how many active members this forum has, but quite a few will probably be willing to visit you, especially if a salty voyage is on offer. We lived in the Lake District for a couple of years, you have no idea how many friends we had who were just passing for a few days.Funny things was when we moved to the less pleasant parts of London, they didn't seem to need to come that way. Whatever you decide, hope it all goes well. I am afraid I am unable to provide sensible advice.

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Hope there's no lasting damage. On a lighter note it could become a self-sailor!

Letter from todays Daily Telegraph: 'Sir-As advised by my solicitor, I contacted Norfolk constabulary to obtain a crime number after the gates disappeared from a field on which a have a tenancy. They replied thus: "The person or persons unknown who have removed your gates may intend to return them and therefore we do not consider it necessary to issue a crime number" It would appear that in Norfolk anyone can feel free to take whatever they like, secure in the knowledge that if their intention is to return it,no crime has been committed' Something doesn't sound right?

Surely any satnav suitable for waterways would use the terms port or starboard - that may confuse a few- especially those who have difficulty knowing their right or left hands!

Is that supposed to work?!!??

Am I paying ppi on this site? Also I only found it by accident and have spent hours on it since.

I seem to remember the wood glue was boiled beads of some description. I was never convinced this would work and have remained cynical re wood glues ever since. I reckonise the joints described above also the gaps between them. Perhaps that was the problem. Solved now after over 50 years of puzzlement on the Internet through which I have also managed to cause chaos on a number of laptops etc.

I made a coffee table at school, by the time I got it home I had 9 pieces of wood! And I have got worse at woodwork and many other things since. It was recently suggested that all tools should be confiscated from me-by a friend.

The very point I made to BA re Waxham Cut. Boats can get up there, they can turn, you can walk to the beach from the mill, but because of a notice at the entrance boats don't enter, therefore the weeds grow and it becomes less accessible etc etc. of course there will never be lots of boats but every one makes a difference. Broad Ambition with his prop would be very welcome . We have visited west somerton a number of times this year with no problems.

Walked past BA moored outside kings head Wroxham this lunchtime. She was in pristine condition-looked a treat-so I guess she went through the bridge in a forward direction!

Well as the OP I wasn't expecting such a large response! I have to say that turning up Heigham Sound this week, we met a yacht approaching us. After a quick consultation with the helmsman, a member of the crew gave us a totally clear clear signal where they wanted us to pass. All completed safely with waves from both vessels. That, IMHO is the way it should be. Those on here who suggested pointing to us then the direction we should go get my vote! Thanks everyone for your views.

As Broads users, we have many different interest groups involved, often individuals spanning many groups (boating, bird watching walking etc.) There is no one organisation that represents us in matters that affect us all to one extent or another. BA tried, I believe to sort out the rubbish problem, even though we were told it wasn't actually their responsibility. Now we have ASB (now gone up in the world, loutish behaviour has its own acronym). Some may feel that it isn't in their remit, but they are affected by it as well as others Broads users. If BA didn't get different groups together in some of these issues then who would/could?

I have usually managed to negotiate our boat around the rag and sticks, despite the science behind their progress being a total loss to me, however, I am now full of self doubt etc. When the crew of such wave in a certain direction, are they indicating where they are going, or where they would like me to go (I am not referring to "rude" waving- I think I know what that means.) There has recently been some confusion between ourselves and a sailing boat which could have caused some damage.

Sorry-always late with the news! Perhaps the mods want to delete the posts ?

For those in north of the county (that's Norfolk) groupon norfolk are offering fish and chips for two at The George (hotel?) for £12. Usually about £30. Never been there but just passing it on.

I've just ordered 6 for us and family, total cost £53.93 from Tristar products. 7 day delivery

I looked at both sites for 6. Although MM s site charged more for postage, his seemed to me to be the cheaper one. Postage prices appear at the bottom of the sign up page but can be seen without signing up. If I read it correctly P&P was £3,95

Yachtmasters told us that anyone who had permission is insured as long as we are not hiring it out for cash or reward.

Is at present working in Waxham Dyke. For those of us affected by weed problems here very welcome!!