ChrisB

Depends what project, netting the cliff or pumping sand? They are going to pump 1.8 million cubic metres, that is a lot of sandle castles and will take time. The words Rome, Day and built come to mind.

The colonies between Mundesley and Bacton Terminal are periodically lost for a season due to landslides. Netting has been used before to move the Martins along. One instance being the creation of the excavated ramp at Happisburgh.

The Rover engine was an end of life puchase from GMs Buick Division I believe. As well as being fitted to three Rover models I can think of,it was supplied to Morgan, MG, Land Rover for two models and I think TVR had them as well. You surprise me about the weight because I always thought it was an aluminium engine. It was not immune to upper end problems causing clattering and oil consumption. My Father was in construction and he had a number of SWB Land Rovers fitted with V8s around 86/87, might be a little earlier and they were not without issues.

Yes, I think it was basically two dolomite engines, so it had a rubbish foundation.

A lot of that went on years ago. There were garages who specialised in putting V6 Fords and Rover V8s into Triumph Stags.

Totally agree with peoples sentiments regarding Freemans. The stepped deck line of the Mk2 put it in a different class visually over the Mk1. Also the number still being enjoyed testifies to the quality of build. Interior joinery was also very good.

My late father knew everything there was to know about seals! Stupidly he fancied a change having had two BMW 2002 the later being a tii and bought a new NSU ro80! The seal trouble began day one virtually. The car was never on the road. The garage bought the car back in the end as they were part of a group that sold other makes and they were going to loose our company car business if they had not. For our younger readers who do not know what I am talking about it is one of these:

Look no further than Eastwood Whelpton for GRP classic. Tempest and Hurricane are Olin Stephens designed, Sparkman and Stephens 34s. Tim Whelton modified the under water profile so they could sail on The Broads. This was the yacht design that Ted Heath campaigned, the first of his Morning Clouds, in which he won the Sydney Hobart and Admirals cup. They are still built in Australia and making round the world and and long blue water passages. You only have to look at their lines to see an absolute classic.

The problem with floating is the services and utilities have to be flexible as a very dry summer can lower things considerably. Once saw a septic tank break the surface when it was pumped after a flood. The ground had become waterlogged and the black water was failing to run away. The household's only option was to use it as a cess pit and pump out when full but when they tried to do this it wanted to float and a three cubic metre GRP sphere is pretty damn bouyant.

A boat with a mast and sails is always the best starting point.

It is a sad fact but very many yacht clubs are seeing falling numbers. There are just not the same numbers of people coming in to the sport. Sailing is not alone, there are golf clubs that used to have long waiting lists also with falling membership. Whether it is time or money, who knows? I suspect time because my old cricket team who would field 3 teams struggles to get 1 x 11 together these days.

My favourite at the moment is the new Morgan +6 which was launched at the Geneva show in March. It retains the classic Morgan look but it's BMW 335hp six cylinder takes it to 62mph in 4.5 seconds and tops out at 160mph. A genuine hand built future classic for £80,000, not really too steep.

Hi Steve, I don't want to rain on your parade, honestly! But whilst it might suit you needs at present if Debs gives up work I think you will get pretty bored on 120 miles of rivers if you are here for 8 months. Long term I think your narrowboat Idea is much better . Just look where you may wander:-

When I went to Thetford this morning to pick up a couple of "Slabs" for Summer clay shoots there was a motorcycle in a mess on one of the roundabouts, I think it must have been the Salthouse road one. I hope the rider walked away OK. When I returned it had tape attached. I drove a little slower there and back.

Bit older than 2000 years Easter came about because they were celebrating passover. Which marks the flight from Egypt in the old testament. Both are based on the Moon.

They are also known as Carolina Duck. Some years ago they caused mayhem in The Lake District because they love to cross breed ( although the offspring are normally infertile ) most were eradicated around The Lakes.

Hiking today. This near Edingthorpe. Funny way to fill a hole in the hedge!

What a real beauty. I am green with envy! I would love that in the sun somewhere. Is it a V4.

My parents had two Ford converibles when I was very young mk1 and mk2 Consuls, I remember they had a plaque statingthat they were built by Car Bodies of Coventry. My Mother also had two Ford estate cars a 100E Prefect and a 105E I think the first one was by Abbot.

I used to use the old Cupcakes cafe. It was very nice by the quay. But it is a very long winter in Norfolk and has been said before " earning for 16 weeks has to be exceptional to keep you going for 52 " However with a Post Office salary on top it could help alot.

I worked for a Swiss Group who's main offices were in Mannedorf and Zug. When we had joint meetings these were often in a beautiful Lakeside setting like Weggis. I just loved the efficiency of Swiss Public Transport, my ticket covering which ever way I wanted to go...Bus, train, tram and the lake steamers. All the way from Zurich Airport to my destination.

I have just ordered myself a second car (14 months away est.) A new small 4x4 for shooting and getting into some wilder places. I was telling a neighbour and he said he would never dream of buying a car with it's low 3 star ncap. I did laugh, this was from a gentleman older than my nearly 70 years, who on admittedly nice days only, rides an MV Agusta Brutale.

I have covered thousands of miles in two seaters of all types. We get lots of rain in this country and they suffer condensation badly. You really need the aircon dehumidifier on wet summer days.

A new car with extended warranty offers much peace of mind. Or a just registered with virtually zero mileage. Ford Direct are very good, my cousin saved thousands on a Mondeo Vignale estate.

I love walking in the dunes at Winterton.