Gracie

Yes, it is like talking to friends in the pub. In fact MT, or whatever your name is you probably know more about me than my friends down the pub. I also would just like to add that I like your ever changing Avatar even though I keep reading Mophead and yes, this is a friendly forum, long may it continue too. Grace

I'll have you know Mr Biker Sir, I could burn a chicken puff with the best of em........and when I found out what a ruddy chicken puff is I'll give it a damn good go thank you very much Grace x

I can come and cook for you Griff but you might be better off having a meal in t pub Grace x

I'm a waver too. I feel a bit silly when they don't wave back though. I don't shout abuse or anything although I may think "miserable g*ts" in my head Grace x

Thank you so much for a fantastic holiday tale. I am so pleased you liked Melody. Just as you described I too have sat in her aft well enjoying the night mud weighted on a Broad. You just can't beat it. I've also raced back to Richardson's way past 9, the engineers, hands on hips, pointing at their watch's shaking their heads All good humoured though, I have often joked with them that they can't see in all the boats at once, so I'm doing them a favour Thank you once again Grace x

Salt of the Earth is what you are Griff Grace x

Have a whistle to hand. It may not stop them trying to con the old and the vulnerable, it may even result in you being told to have sex and travel but it will put a bit of a crimp in their day Grace x

Hi Alan, I totally agree with Graham, such a lovely pub, you can have a meal and a few drinks on your last night. You won't be disappointed Just to get back on track, a brilliant post from MM. I do hope the Broads Authority are reading this. I would just like to say that labelling people "Feral" is disgusting. Even the subject of this thread is not feral, just foul mouthed Grace x

Or your pretty summer dress caught in the rowlocks. Picture this.....clamouring out of a dinghy (not the most dignified thing to do at the best of times) getting the hem of your dress caught in the rowlocks, hearing a massive rip. Embarrassment ten fold, dignity zero Grace x

I have no problem with live a boards. As has already been pointed out, some are living this way of life because they can't afford to live in a house with a nice car, a decent job, things most of us take for granted The one's that take advantage, who treat moorings and others with disrespect, using foul language at Rangers, other river users etc are the one's that shouldn't be allowed to get away with such behaviour and give genuine live a boards a bad reputation Grace x

I don't remember anything like this happening when I was a little girl playing on the green after having a nice lunch in the hotel and then doing the same with my own boys. Such a lovely place to stop and a lovely hotel too but then we only visit once or twice a year so what do I know, rose tinted glasses perhaps Please don't be put off visiting, don't let nasty people who think they are above the law win. Grace x

Have you a pic of this? I won't laugh or anything Grace x

No Helen, this is a red Kite x

So, I had a consultant at the hospital where I was being treated who was a very nice, gentle Irishman, lovely accent but after every sentence he would finish with "Do you follow me" it drove me crazy in the end which will explain a lot Dear Floydraser, I believe it's going to be a nice weekend innit. So, I hope you manage to get afloat Bye. bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye Grace x

I couldn't agree more I've always made sure my boys spend lots of time outside and not stuck in front of a screen, go on activities with the school and after school clubs, camping, fishing, boating etc. I believe children can learn valuable skills and lessons in the great outdoors The other day though, my eldest threw a strop and asked me why he couldn't go on his x box all day long like his friend and how his mum is so cool to allow him to. I replied that it was a good job I'm not your friends mum then because I'm not that cool, he wouldn't like me very much and he's still going on that walk Grace x

Well done! A very Happy Birthday to you. I hope you enjoyed your Birthday afloat. What a way to celebrate your day, afloat and on the Broads Grace x

When you do mess up Griff, I'm sure it's the best mess up anyone has ever seen I know I could have done with you being around on many mess up occasions for sure Grace x

Probably a waste of food but I always throw things out by the time they reach their use by date. What's the difference between use by and sell by dates? Also, can anyone tell me how to cook the best soft boiled eggs? My kids love them but I seem to get them too runny or too hard, either way they seem to end up in the bin. Is it three minutes once they start to boil? I'm wondering if a crash course in cookery will do me any good but my children seem to think not I once burned boiled eggs, the saucepan as well as the eggs had to be binned Grace x

I do believe too, that practice makes perfect. We've all messed up from time to time, it happens, except for Griff of course I reckon by the Summer you'll be taking Dungraftin through Wroxham Bridge backwards All the best and good luck Grace x

Stunning Kate, thank you. You just can't beat an evening like that on the rivers. Spent many a night sat outside, wrapped in a duvet, not wanting to go to bed and miss one bit of it Enjoy, stay safe Grace x

Hi Alison Here's a wave and here's a very warm welcome aboard All the very best with your boating adventures. Grace x

She's a lovely little boat. I'm not knocking Barnes but with the tired upholstery and the problems you've had, to call it Elite is a bit of a stretch We had this on a boat we hired from one of the big yards. The furniture was faded and stained and the pull out bed in the saloon was missing a leg so you couldn't use it. The next day we went straight back, I took the saloon seating into the office and asked them would they pay nearly two grand to sleep on that We got an upgrade to one of their new boats and an extra night. Sometimes it's a good thing to complain, we're good at that Great write up and photos of your holiday Simon, thank you Grace x

Have a lovely time afloat Kate, you have the lighter nights to enjoy too. I'm sure Mermaid will be well taken care of. I am sure too that Ian and his family will be pleased she is in such good hands Grace x

I've got a few racing geese for sale if any one wants a quick gander Sorry, couldn't resist and sorry to Monica for the thread drift Grace x

Not had a run in with the local geese then? Ruddy things chased me once Grace x