JennyMorgan

On the other hand a forum member might consider buying the business. The record has been put straight.

Two pictures here, taken a few yards and a few minutes apart showing that it pays to hang on where sunsets are concerned:

I'd be more likely to stop for a Macdonalds than I would a pint, but then I'm a heathen!

I had intended to remain quiet on this one whilst debate is taking place on Facebook on a dedicated thread but there are a few points that perhaps will help this discussion. Whilst I can't prove it, I was party to a personal debate with John Packman and Trudi Wakelin where it was made perfectly clear that both anglers and boaters would have to accept some limitations as to where they could go in the interest of conservation. Proposed 'special directions' in the draft Broads Bill, on record, were clearly intended to have the power to exclude boats from specific locations. At no point, either in conversation or in the Broads Bill, was there any suggestion, or even the faintest hint, that boating would be banned on the Broads, just that limitations and controls were needed in order protect specific locations. We must be realistic, the BA exists on our money, over 50% of their money comes from our tolls. However, as Paladine has pointed out, we mustn't forget what happened at Horsey, or that Cockshoot is still closed to navigation. Personally I see Sandford as a very real threat, despite assurances. The big push could come from elsewhere, not necessarily the BA. It could also apply to many activities, not just boating and angling. Back into my cupboard.

First of all it was waste disposal, now it's more waste disposal: http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/politics/great_yarmouth_s_public_loos_set_to_be_flushed_away_due_to_funding_sqeeze_1_3927130

The Lidl haggis is actually very good.

Try Aldi & Lidl

Sorry, MM, no comment. As you know forums are watched.

That bow wave is the wash from a passing G.P. hitting my bow

Dr Packman has probably, and regretfully, distanced himself still further from the general Broads community. I won't comment further here, hooray, because, quite simply it ain't over till the fat lady sings.

My dyke was iced over this morning, apart from that slight inconvenience a masterful day. Just topped up my bonfire with reeds and leaves, come up to the house for a cuppa and a browse and will be back by the water shortly. Despite the micro climate the wind is still a tad sharp!

I have wagtails rebuilding their nest, daffodil bulbs coming up, I've started work on tidying up the debris that is washed ashore every winter, started work on our boats and have nearly finished rebuilding our shed by the mooring. B cold but, hey ho, spring is around the corner and the sky is blue.

Apprehension or what? Today is decision time. I just hope that the Authority members are wise enough to see that they are being manouvered. Whatever, this won't be the end of it, either way, I'm quite sure of that. I do know that 'the little people' are ready to pounce, and with good reason. Good, convincing response by the NSBA on local radio this morning, just hope that at least one Authority member was listening.

Well, what else would you expect. we are the good boys of the waterways, don'tcha know

Meanwhile sailing boats with no engine don't need to display their numbers. If the Authority is relying on a sailing boat having numbers on its sails then even that is not foolproof, some none racing boats, like Drascombes, don't have numbers. Anyway, since I am a good boy I don't mind people seeing my registration numbers so I do show them, even if I don't have to!

I'd guess about 1960 to early 1970's. Glass fibre I suspect. Useful today as rot proof sweet pea canes!!

The BNP? Is that really a good idea?

In the interest of balance, so that there are two of us, I have officially decided, with a cleverly manipulated mandate, to rebrand myself as a Broads Authority chief executive with immediate effect. I already have numerous, suitably embossed sweat-shirts stashed away under the stairs so the rebranding will be at no cost to the toll payer.

The problem is in who should be able to vote, plain & simple. I really do think that as the Chair of the Authority is subject to a vote from his committee then so should a CEO be.

Read all about it, Fish Blogger to re-brand as Broads National Pike http://www.waveneyrivercentre.co.uk/news/norfolk-broads-posts/fish-blogger-re-brand-broads-national-pike.html

I have read, and reread the survey results. I'm reasonably satisfied with them. Not sure that Dr John can be though.

http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crime/burglars_raid_post_office_in_broads_village_in_early_hours_of_this_morning_1_3923582

Sorry, couldn't resist!

I notice that the hire yards are generally pretty scathing about the Authority whilst the private owners are more generally supportive. If anybody should know what the Authority is really like then it would be those who live and work here, e.g. the hire yards.