vanessan

How does that actually work?

If we are able to moor where there is a safety ladder, overnight we thread a rope through the steps and back onto the boat. Foolproof - until that aforementioned stanley knife comes along!

That’s where the mudweight will come in handy.

And have had for some considerable time. I can imagine after last night’s success, there was a lot of imbibing resulting in silly antics. If boats had moored as instructed/suggested, none would have been set loose without their occupants knowing.

I rather think the atmosphere in Rome on Saturday will be very much in favour of Ukraine. Only a few supporters for England. I was ashamed yesterday to hear the booing during the German national anthem and then every time the Germans got the ball. That sort of thing leaves a nasty taste in the mouth and is totally unnecessary. No wonder we have a poor reputation in Europe these days.

To be honest the external pictures don’t really do it justice. The internal view of the front cabin however make it look as if you’d bump your head if you sat up in bed! A bit too claustrophobic for me.

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I rest my case m’lud!

Some still do............

I think some of you are posting just to get your points up!

And I’ve just got a ‘posting badge’ whatever that is!

I wonder if we will ever be told the real truth. You would think that MH would be well aware of any cameras and avoid them like the plague when erm 🤔 - otherwise occupied! Watch this space........

No idea but I expect someone can confirm.

I’ve noticed too that there are no apparent hire yard markings, just a pennant with nya on it. I saw Sephora a few days ago, I don’t usually go for ‘sporty’ types but this really is a nice looking boat. For a while I was quite convinced it was a private boat until I noticed the pennant. The nya and Broom top ‘charters’ all fly the red ensign too.

I’ll just add to the above that Burgh Castle itself is well worth a visit. Lovely and easy walk from The Fisherman’s moorings, anyone with a dog would appreciate it too. It does get popular in the summer as it is a fabulous place to picnic and the car park gets quite full.

Thank heavens for that. Thank you Ian.

Once upon a time you could walk from the Herringfleet moorings to the mill and a good way inland too. The landowner has now claimed back any ‘rights of way’ and fenced them off. It’s a great shame but the moorings are still useful for a wee stop.

It’s really only just ‘around the corner’ from Berney Arms. Doesn’t take long at all. We came past the Burgh Castle moorings this morning and they are beginning to look good. I don’t think it will be too long before they are open again.

I believe Richardson’s have a couple of visitor moorings, on the river as you turn into the yard. We’ve never used them but they are well known apparently.

That’s stunning - what is it? Oops, just seen ChrisB’s reply!

Surely you have a Twitter account then?

I knew someone would say that!

A few days ago we passed the Beauchamp Arms on our way up to Norwich. There was a lot of work going on, paving slabs being laid and tables and chairs being stacked. When we came by yesterday, there are a number of bench tables all laid out and covered areas with the tables and chairs under. It really does look as if the place is going to be open again soon.

Has anybody used Hearing Direct or any of the other online hearing aid companies? I know you can’t get the ‘personal’ service or fitting but their prices seem good. Too good to be true probably.

You do get used to the rowers. It can be quite interesting watching them, from singles to coxed eights. Inevitably there are newbies too, youngsters (and older rowers) out for the first time. The safety boats do create a lot of bouncy wash but of course they’re necessary. I shall miss Whitlingham if there are no moorings there in future. It’s a great place to stop off if you are going into Norwich the next day, or if you leave the city and don’t want to go too far. Great walks there too.