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  1. Look to the sky at night. Tell me what you see. The brilliance of a star lit night. Not any more, light pollution has put paid to that. That which you have never known will never be missed.
  2. March and April are very special, important months for the Broads. The transition of winter to spring. The morning chorus, birds defining thier territories, nesting, predators waiting thier chance. Weather in some instances making an influence, a devastating contribution to wild life has been known. Cold wet weather. Young chick's find it difficult. Population of many species find it difficult to survive a harsh spring. Let us hope and wish for mild introduction to a well earned summer.
  3. She has been anxious all day. Tomorrow we will know for sure.
  4. Trees BY JOYCE KILMER I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in Summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain. Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree. Paul Robeson recorded a song of this poem. There is an oak, a very old majestic oak at Fairhaven that reminds me of this this very poem and song.
  5. I have never been there. Four miles away from where I live I feel somewhat ashamed that I have not made an effort. I need a weather vane, in the shape of a Norfolk trawler of years ago. In the shape of my Grandfathers trawler. I will make a visit. However I do have a concern with regard to those who influence and direct our destiny, with regard to the positions they hold in organisations without it would seem accountability. However not for me to judge. The artisans are so important. I understand that however they will always contribute on the fringe of our society and do need support which is sadly lacking from those who seem not to have an awareness of their contribution to our society. The derogation of that which we hold so dear with regard to our city, rivers, broads must surely need to be addressed and those responsible need to be made accountable.
  6. Norwich had a chocolate maker, Mackintoshes. We had shoe makers so many prestige's companies of world renown. A mustard maker, drink maker, Colmans. Boulton and Pauls, Laurence and Scotts, a Port. Breweries, foundries, boat builders, boat hirers,, The Norwich Union Insurance Co Ltd . One of the key stones of our community of our thriving community. Shops. Norwich was a magical place all those years ago. Now much of Norwich seems to be student accommodation. A shadow of its former self. "You never know, we may go back to the days of artisan shops: blacksmith and fancy wrought ironwork, chocolate maker, sewing lady etc etc. Wouldn’t that be nice?" It would be nice, Norwich as I used to know has gone. "You never know" It has gone, it will not, can not return and can never return. I find this very sad.
  7. "I'll have a pint of Red gov". You could see through it. Always a good sign. Tasted good. None of this silly froth business. No bits in it. What ever pub with Red Barrel it was always the same. The more you drank the better it became. I drank gallons of it. Everyone perfect, never cloudy, no dregs, just a good wholesome pint. Never ever cloudy, there was a degree of confidence in what you were getting. What ever pub you were in. Now, funny names, Old Glug, Up your nose, Crafty, Wicked, Old Dredging. What are we drinking, who knows? We need guidance from the forum. Old Wussername. Founder member of the Watney Red Barrel Association. Membership stagnant at this moment in time but open to membership for those of like minding appreciation and recognition of a good wholesome pint.
  8. I quite liked Watney's Red Barrel.
  9. Dom. The CRT and the Norfolk Broads are somewhat different. Why do you question and compare their system with ours. The canal system and the Norfolk Broads are in complete contrast. There is simply no way can you compare their operation to ours with regard to tolls or indeed any other aspect that I can think of with regard to a comparison whatsoever.
  10. Wussername

    Flooding

    They will dissappear. They always have. It is when people interfere that it all goes wrong. The rivers, the tides, will take thier natural course. If allowed.
  11. The conditions on the Broads are not good at the moment, flooding throughout the Yare valley. Can you not wait a while? It would seem to me that you have recognised that you are somewhat vulnerable. The filter has been changed and the engine hardly run since. I also have a spare filter on standby, along with the kit to change it I have moved many boats throughout the Broads. This one not insurmountable, however needs to be thought through a bit. Andrew
  12. I agree. There exists on our rivers people employed by the Broads Authority who go above and beyond to advise and assist. I have personally witnessed the consideration and compassion of BA employees who work on the rivers. From the men who repair the Quay heading during the most atrocious weather conditions. To the ranger who i witnessed had to assist a liveraboard in distress. A challanging confrontation. A mother, a child and a father with issues. Thier boat a few feet away. I will never forget. A confrontation, lots of " f" this and "f " that on a bench, on the River Waveny. The lady concerned, and the child, who was crying, were under enourmous pressures. The Ranger spent over two hours dealing with this particular matter. Forms were filled in. The tensions seem to have disappeared. I was not able to hear thier discussions. However I did witness the little girl and her mother hug the ranger.
  13. Wussername

    Flooding

    I have to compliment and congratulate Dom and Marshman. They have both identified and grasped the nettle. For my part I see so many people, posturing on matters which they have little or no understanding. In particular other platforms, where they attempt to impress, to gain in order to achive a degree of control or a recognition of influence. I recognise their objectives with a degree of concern. Very old Wussername.
  14. Wussername

    Flooding

    Our present predicament is absolutely nothing compared to that which Norfolk and its population had to endure in past years. Lives lost, homes lost, destroyed. Families eliminated. I remember as a young child visiting the devastation. I remember the contribution made by USA servicemen during those times. It wa a most difficult time. We came so close to loosing The Norfolk Broads as we know it. And yet that risk still exists. Happisburgh, Winterton, Hemsby. Wells, all vunerable. What is the answer. Web sites, forums, BRAG. All of which are neither fishing or mending nets. What is rhe answer? We need a concentration of minds which at this present motion in time is sadly lacking. What do you suggest?
  15. My word. Wonderful pictures. For me, dogs, boats, the broads. It simply encapsulates my perfect day. Add our family of sons and daughters their children, our grandchildren, for Nanny and Grandad the most memorable of days. Hectic, frantic, sometimes anxious, and of course the dogs. Fleeting memories. Never to be forgotten. Old Wussername.
  16. However I feel more could, or should, be done to assist those of an age, who would benefit of consideration. I often see people struggle to get on a boat, off a boat. Why? Infirmity, age perhaps or simply a lack of confidence. Or a physical impairment, a dreadful injury from what ever cause, albeit accident, illness or conflict. Sometimes a simple grab rail on a boat to assist. Folding steps on tidal waters from the bank to the boat. In my dotage, as a boatman, of many years, I have to look towards my grandchildren for assistance to get on or off a boat. Next time you have moored your boat just watch those who genuinely struggle and then ask yourself why?
  17. I hope not. For some the end of boating. I had hoped for a more considered responce for those who leave boating because they lack support and help in their later years.
  18. Smogggy. A wonderful solution. Do you often go boating?
  19. I love the Broads, with a passion. However, I am of an age. I feel somewhat disadvantaged. There seems to be no consideration, concern for those who have limited abilities. Am I alone with a concern?
  20. Norfolk Nogs visit lifts my spirits . Like a snowdrop. Heralds spring. Still a way to go. However once he leaves it gives us the fortitude to carry on during the somewhat stingy months which await. Then and only then, summer arrives.
  21. I sometimes feel somewhat disadvantaged. A simple question? Who are these people? Who do they seek to impress.
  22. Are there many countries in the world who have issues with measurements. Different types of measurements. Miles v Km for instance. And so on and so forth. Or is it just us, or more painfully, NFN, normal for Norfolk.
  23. I never look at a map. I seem to know where I am, where I'm going and where I've been. I cannot remember the last time I looked at one. Now the tide is a different matter entirely. It is complete mystery to me, spring tides, neap tides, low water, slack water, wind over tide, high pressure over Dogger Bank. I look at the river Yare and I can see if it is on the ebb, or the flood which has no bearing whatsoever on the board at Reedham or that bloke on the forum or indeed anybody else for that matter.
  24. "An uptick in demand" plus “This has come from existing UK and European operators." I feel a bit queasy. Unsettled Very Old Wussername
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