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Grace, I was tough in them times and I class myself as being luckier than most. My mum was a great knitter and she would always knit us nicely patterned sweaters. When they got beyond it - the were ripped down and re-knitted with a new pattern. the same wool might have gone 2 or 3 times. I can remember being invited to a birthday party after school and my mum knitted me a sweater in an hour and a half.

I can remember in 1961 - I was 9 years old and things were very tight at home. We had a local food distribution warehouse which caught fire and after being extinguished, all the cans went to the local 'land fill site' - or coup (cowp) as we would call it. Well, my dad got wind of this and the whole family started to move - on foot - by bicycle - pushing a baby's pram and my dad on his 125 BSA Bantam. We got to the site (about 5 miles away) and raided it. Everything that could be carried was carried and we had some strange dinners for a few months.

I suppose that I am very lucky out here in Bali. My daily attire is baggy shorts and my footwear is either sandals or canvas shoes - BUT NO SOCKS.

No idea where his boat is BB.

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I sent a private email to Frank a few months ago and had no reply.

Neatishead Salhouse Womak (Ludham) Surlingham Ferry House Beccles Plus all points in between and around.

This thread has turned into an amazing debate on most aspects of the broads and access to them by whatever means and whoever for. It has shown the differing views, opinions, experiences, history, the future - you name it - it is in here. All I ask is that we don't get too personal peeps and we keep the thermostat at a reasonable level, so we can all continue to enjoy A GOOD ARGUMENT (tongue in cheek). I am enjoying this and I want it to continue in the same way.

to the forum. August is not so far away really, when you think that New Year feels like it was a couple of weeks ago. Enjoy the banter on here and we hope to hear plenty from you.

to the forum Christie. I am sure that between now and August, you will get loads of advice.

Hi Rick, Speak to the bands that you would probably hire. I'm sure they would come up with some workable suggestions.

So sorry to hear of your loss Robin. Our condolences are with you.

Everyone should take into account that this is a first for the forum and the boys are working very hard on it. I am sure that all the comments coming back are being read and digested by the team. I am equally sure that we, the NBN forum, will end up with an amazing video that will please ALL. Please give the guys a chance.

to the forum Violet and yes, we all have our fingers crossed for the pub.

Carole, if you go there - make sure you are hungry - very hungry.

She is still there Grace and also - all the moorings have been fixed and bookable.

One of our 2 favourites Grace and difficult to pick between them. Bridge Inn Acle Ferry House Surlingham.

Being involved with the investigation of the theft of batteries in a past life, I can add this: The lead content of a 12V 100amph battery is worth much more, if it is out of the battery and many of the thieves would smash open the battery to get it. Our worry at the time was - where is all the acid going????

Good one Rick. Keep them on their toes.

You pay for overnight moorings, but if you have dinner there, the mooring cost comes off the bill - so free.

Good luck with all this work Trev. Looking forward to photos of the results.

I am at home with the girls Grace - school and all that stuff. Mother is 2 islands away (2 hours on a plane) with her father to sort out the funeral, etc.

The local government airline here in Indonesia is ''GARUDA''. The word on the street is that it stands for ''GO AND RISK UNCERTAIN DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL''.

I just flew 15 hours with them on 3 different flights and the food / service was excellent. They seemed to immediately understand what ''another red wine please'' meant. Also - 208 pounds cheaper than Qatar.

Not all good I'm afraid - my father inlaw just passed away. Luckily, my wife was there with him when he died. That sounds bad - but you guys know what I mean.