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Ah! The Sea Marge. The most wonderful afternoon teas. No wonder Mr Churchill stayed there.
As for designer shorts. On the bridge, all the gear, no idea.
Thankfully in the minority. The majority are considerate and mindful of their responsibilities with regard to others. As ever it is the few that we remember for their behavior with justified criticism.
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1 hour ago, Vaughan said:
The "Sam and Herc" was where all the boys crowded round the bar and all the girls danced round in a circle around their handbags, piled up in a heap in the middle of the dance floor!
My "crowd" preferred Ranworth Country Club, from where we would all drive back to Norwich in 2nd gear all the way, at about 3AM!
More signs of a mis-spent youth!
The jazz scene me! Studio4, the Grosvenor, Singing with Black Anna in Ber Street.
Norwich was a different place in those years.
Dancing to Terry Lightfoot, Acka Bilk.
The snatches of converation.
"Dance.? ......."I'm with me friend"
"Where do you live? " " Beccles"......................."Gulp!
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1 hour ago, JennyMorgan said:
. . . . . and ogled Tropical Linda at the Sampson & Hercules at the weekend, rubbing shoulders with sons of well to do boatyard owners!
Well we all knew who that was don't we.
I think you have have got to the very heart of the matter. Surely the Washington Club, not the Sampson. The big boys went to the Washington.
Andrew
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Those were the days, what,what!
All the young farmers had Austin Healey Sprites.
Plenty good enough for them !
Andrew.
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Perhaps, just perhaps, one should look at the wind turbines that surround our coast. Migratory birds have to combat the vortex of these massive machines. Indeed the real possibility of hitting the whirling blades.
Is it a coincidence that all bird numbers have decreased since the wind turbines introduction.
Google RSPB on this matter. They promote the benefits of renewable energy, applaude the benefits of this seemingly panacea of our energy requirements.
But at what cost to their core, defined cause, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
Andrew.
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Excuse Mr Nog.
Wot about Watneys Red Barrel. The girls had a Cherry B, or a Babycham. A good night eh!
Sometimes with a happy ending!
Andrew
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4 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said:
Annv, The
The conservation clause (known as the Sandford principle) is the very heart of the purpose of a National Park.
It was, and still is, the keystone. It is the understanding of the importance and relevance of this very important principle which would determine the present and future of The Broads. It is that very principle that is feared by all who hold dear to their hearts that which we have been entrusted.
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Jean. May I ask what information. Do they all, that is all trial run drivers, give the same information?
May I ask what experience the instructor at Wroxham, Horning, or Stalham has of Grt Yarmouth, Reedham, St Olives.
Indeed I am sure that many may be competent in navigating these waters, have they the skill, the time to inform the hirer.
Have they ever experienced these waters?
Is there a need to revisit the trial run in the light of events over the last few years to the present day.
Andrew
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7 minutes ago, YnysMon said:
If that’s the case then you should be in a fairly sheltered spot. You can go up to Dilham (go upriver under the bridge) or downriver to the fork in the river where you can go to Stalham or Sutton or even Barton Turf. However, as Andrew has suggested, venturing out on the Broads (the wider expanses of waters linking the rivers) wouldn’t be good, so don’t recommend you go onto Barton Broad which is just downriver from Stalham, Sutton and Barton Turf. Have a look on Google maps to check out where those places are before setting out.
Personally, I think the river up towards Dilham is magical. Wayford Bridge is fairly low, so bigger boats can’t get up there.Hi you guys.
YnysMon is absolutely correct. Stay away from Barton Broad. Save for another day. Dilham is wonderful and should be sheltered and devoid of large cruisers.
Oh! Don't forget have a super time.
All the best.
Old Wussername
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Where are you going from? For how long? Is it a day boat or a picnic boat.
The age of the children, your seemingly total lack of experience, your husbands lack of confidence does not bode well for an enjoyable day. However the rivers will be relatively calm. The broads less so.
Andrew
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Well, it seems that we are in for a blow tomorrow(Friday). Gusty on Saturday. Calmer. Monday and Tuesday and then for Wednesday another windy day.
If you are hill walking any where in the UK you will find the experienced watch the weather, if you are mountaineering, watch the weather, driving a high sided vehicle such as a caravan, watch the weather, especially if you are planning a sea voyage round the coast watch the weather.
The Broads are no different. There is available in this modern day and age a raft of weather information available, for the now and for the future, more than at any other time.
Indeed with modern communication you can telephone your preferred source of information be it Yarmouth Yacht Station, the Broads Authority, the Coast Guard. One could go on and on.
You don't have to feel a bit of sea weed. So many incidents are weather and tide related. There is really no excuse. Have a contingency plan no shame in waiting until the following day. Or wait a few hours.
Time and tide wait for no man, and neither does the weather.
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2 hours ago, JennyMorgan said:
. A 'fisherman' anchor is next to useless in Broads mud but by heck they hold well when lobbed into the reeds.
Not too well I hope. How do you get the bu**er back!
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Marshman has presented an important post. Read it and forget the rest.. You have not parked a car, pitched a tent, or a caravan. You will have moored a boat. Subject to weather, wind and tide. Indeed where you have decided to mud weight. Which broad are you on, how deep is the mud.
You may find, in stormy weather, it may be necessary to have a quick peep outside at silly o'clock in the morning. You may have to move the boat. Do you really have to worry about mud weights for and aft. Of course not.
Weather conditions, present and future, your position on the broad is most important.
If you are a Geoff Capes sort of chap and can tuck the weight under your chin, run along the deck and give it a mighty heave, then just be content to lower it into the water.
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Both work fine for me.
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Officesuite. There is a free trial version.
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CC. Who pays for the private contractors?
CC. BA responsible for waste collection on BA moorings. Are you now accusing the BA of dereliction of duty.
CC. Oh! And by the way, I am genuinely interested and will respect your reply. This is not about you and me. It is a matter which I believe we have both have an interest to our mutual concern. I look forward to your reply. I will reply with great passion if I am able.
Andrew
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It is my age I'm afraid. Please bare with me. Acronyms, AFAIK. What is that?
Once you tell me I shall be embarrassed.
I did not know that the BA paid for waste collection. Everywhere or just Beccles?
Andrew
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Then you must pay for it's removal. Be it private or hire.
I pay my Broadland rates for a whole raft of issues and obligations. Including waste.
I do not feel obliged to pay for your waste. Do you ever, personally, pay for mine wherever I travel or stay in the UK.
Andrew
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8 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said:
The EDP, The A Agency, paddle boarders and the BA all seeing the sharper side of Vaughan's post. This is a top grade post, and just the thing I have come to respect from him'
A really fine wine.
And a good vintage reply if I may say.
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Hi Andy.
Why do you wish to mud weight on a picnic boat?
Regards
Andrew
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Then Ray, perhaps this is a matter, an issue, which should be addressed not only for the now but for the future varients of this virus which inevitably will befall us and hopefully we will be better prepared.
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Another Incident At Grt Yarmouth I'm Afraid.
in Speakers' Corner:
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There is a raft of issues that need to be addressed. Sooner rather than later.