Wussername

Hi Chris Am I able to stay in a hotel Use their restaurant Have a tonsil rinse in the bar? Moor stern on to another boat, eat at a restaurant, have a pint in a pub All of us are facing social limitations and more importantly financial implications. I am at a loss to be able to offer advice or comfort. Andrew

Perhaps, just a thought. Should we not be giving a consideration to our members on the Broads, on the river who have issues concerning their welfare during the current crisis. And our visitors, the holiday makers. A simple contact for a local or a distant member for advice for those who require help. Guidance and assurance from those with local knowledge. Perhaps, just perhaps, the frivolity of a game or whatever you like to call it should take second place under the current circumstances. We need to be proactive in providing support and assurance that this forum in particular is foremost in providing support and help to those in need.

It is going to be a very difficult time for us all. You are not alone. Anne and I are facing similar problems. I am afraid that the majority of families and our closest friends will be compromised by the effects of this virus. Andrew

"Where were they taken theme" Just before you went into the bank I suspect!

Not when you sit on that there wall as long as I hev .

Pole missing near to slip way.

On the slantandicular as we say in Norfolk. (Of the ugliest bridge in Norfolk). Who ever approved the design of this monstrosity?

Indeed. Passed a large notice in the entrance foyer, prior to the reception area, which stated that "DO NOT ENTER WITH CORONAVIRUS SYMPTOMS. CONTACT 111 FOR ADVICE" The reception area could at any one time have seated some thirty, elderly, frail, residents from our surrounding villages. My wife and I were telephoned today and informed that our appointment at Brundall had been transferred to the surgery at Blofield. Not a joke. No confirmation of this particular virus at Brundall. But what it does demonstrate is the care and professionalism and precautions taken by the team at Brundall to ensure the health and welfare of thier patients.

I agree. Not a joke. I have never stated otherwise. Andrew

Is that confirmation of someone returning from the far east or confirmation of coronavirus.

BA is correct it is not their business. Well not all of it. Most of it is ours. And joy of joy's. More to come once all this building work off the NDR is completed. Where is it all going to go. Does anybody know.? You won't be able to see the bridges at Wroxham or Potter let alone go under them. Andrew

A bit confused Alan. I thought that the smell came from the main sewage works. Which outlet are you referring to? Andrew

I read somewhere that the filthiest jerm ridden item you ever touch is the handle of the supermarket trolley.

If you have not done so already you must give up smoking. Go to your doctor and get signed up for pulmonary rehabilitation at your local hospital. A six to eight week course. A one hundred percent commitment is required. You will then be considered to be referred to a local gymnasium that specializes in people of your age group, capability, and suffer from COPD, episodes of chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis and other respiratory conditions. You will be offered an emergency pack of antibiotics and steroids. You will not be alone. Andrew

Bronchiectasis is another condition similar to COPD and effects many people, indeed as with the latter many people have the condition but have not been diagnosed. The coronavirus is of great concern and will lead to a serious exacerbation amongst COPD sufferers. Fumes, petrol or deisel is another matter and to those who suffer from respiratory issues can and will find that prolonged exposure to this pollution may give rise to further complications. The running of engines for periods of time, whilst moored, has far reaching implications for many over and above noise pollution, to those in close proximity to the fumes. In the fullness of time action by the authorities will have to be taken. Perhaps this year would be a good time to start. Andrew Andrew

A bit confused by your reply. Where is the blockage? All the way down from the bridge to the Bure or are you not sure.

Where exactly is the Thurne blockage? What does it consist of? If it has now sunk presumably at one time it simply floated about.

I fail to see the "good fun" where there is this constant need for character assassination. Andrew

Yep, agree with that Regulo. Climate change and pollution.The former is for us all. Pollution, depends where you live I suppose. Certainley there is pollution on the broads. Now, that is something we can make a difference.

I certainly agree with your post Fred. In fact I seem to be inundated with vision, of other people. A press release every other day throughout all of the media . Global Warming, climate change, pollution, vehicles that will run on hot air it would seem. Stop eating meat as animals flatulate. They will be after us next. Any suggestions?

We could of course have battery exchange banks, simply change your depleted battery for a fully charged one. Pays your money and away you. A bit like the Chep Pallet actually. You never really own it.

Thank you Paul. A good post, a refreshingly positive post, to be able to reflect on the good old days. The Broads. For better or worse. Please do NOT use my post as a vehicle to have a pop at the BA I'm getting a bit tired of that. The river Commisioner, what wonderful gentlemen in their caps and uniforms. The bird life we took for granted. The holiday makers who contributed so much to the Norfolk Broads. The vibrant forums of history, holiday tales, help and advice. Fishing tales, walks on the river banks. Sailing, that dreadful outboard, rowing, children in the lug sail dinghy . .One could go on and on. I would prefer that. Andrew

ChrisB has also stated that he is somewhat disillusioned with the forum and will be giving it a "rest". We cannot afford to haemorrhage these valuable contributers. The issue needs to be addressed. But having said that I have no idea as to how we go about it. Old Wussername

Peter. We should not be encouraging people to blank certain topics. The heading of the section should be sufficient to encourage our members to visit that particular subject or ignore it. We should not have to jump through hoops to achieve our individual preferences. "Knitting on your boat", would not entice my attention. I simply would not visit. The many rivers of Norwich and their tributaries would. (You can see the passage of one albeit in tiles in the centre of Norwich) We have a very small number of Bellweathers on this forum. Knowledgeable people, articulate. I enjoy their contributions very much, I enjoy their banter and their ability state their views so easily and quickly. What I am fearful of is the the way in which they tend to monopolise a subject............endlessly. But tell me. Out of all our members, indeed out of all our visitors and I would dearly like to know how many, and I believe that they are known, why are so few people contributing? Take Davos, climate change. Is this not important? Does it not effect the Broads. How about Sandford by default.......lack of dredging, boats designed to be Yare boats or Bure boats basically. They cannot go anywhere else. How does this effect the economy, the lack of investment indeed the decline of othe areas of the broads. Health and Safety on the Broads. Pollution on the Broads. I am given to understand from MM (not that one the other one) that bookings were down last year..........why? WHY are these matters not being discussed. What should we be trying to achieve and what could we achieve to broaden (do you like that) our overall position in the Norfolk Broads and influence of those in "Authority" that we do have a concern Old Wussername

I have been in contact with Vaughan. I can confirm that he has left the forum. We have lost a valuable and important member. To be clear, he is a friend, we lived in the same village. We both came from boat yards, boat families, Hearts Cruisers, and Jenners, of Thorpe St Andrew. We did not always agree, but never, ever fell out over it. It is called respect and consideration. Perhaps one of our most important of the TOS Andrew