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It certainly blew a hoolie last night! We were moored in Langley Dyke, only 4 boats there. My husband took one of the dogs out around 9.30pm for his final wee walk and noticed one of Brooms stern on to the quay heading on the downstream moorings. The bow rope had come adrift. The boat was all in darkness so he knocked on the back but to no avail. He thought there was no one on board, so he clambered on to try and find another rope to attach. Eventually someone appeared inside, a bit panicked to find the boat boarded by a stranger. After a lot of faffing about in the strong wind, rain and darkness, the boat was finally made secure again. It turned out that the mooring post had actually snapped. Anybody starting their trip yesterday, and/or boating for the first time, must have had quite an introduction to the Broads! Looks like we’re in for another day or so of this weather before it calms down and dries up a bit. ☔️

Thinking more about this and remembering our hiring days, I never used to mind where we started from. We were on a boat, on the Broads and that’s all that mattered!

Open 12pm to 9pm every day according to their website.

Hired from Anchorcraft several times in the 80s, it was a great yard. Acle is good to start from, as you say if going south it’s handy. It’s also good if staying north, I don’t really think it makes a lot of difference to any other northern yard to be honest.

It seems to be different wherever you are! We had the AZ vaccine, first and second appointments made together. A friend had the Pfizer but had to wait to be texted for her to arrange the second. The opposite to you, we’re in Kent.

Don’t know anymore details than that. I’m afraid where dementia is involved things can go awry. I also don’t know how things work when it’s a home visit. If our surgery is not aware we’ve both had both jabs, well, ???

We’ve had both our jabs, booked through the online nhs service. Since then we’ve had about six reminders each from our local surgery to book our jabs! I suppose at some point the systems will be updated so patients’ notes are correct. I did hear of an elderly person who had two second jabs within a week. The person concerned (who sadly has dementia) was taken by family to her surgery for one then her care worker organised someone to call and vaccinate her again. Luckily no repercussions. If patient details were up to date on the system that surely wouldn’t happen.

Barriers removed today - maybe Lord Fairhaven’s words had an effect.

And we all know how good people are at reading and complying with signs don’t we...............

Although the full facts are yet to emerge, it does appear that this may have been the cause of the tragedy at GYYS. Standing on the back of a boat whilst it is sedately moving gives a false sense of security and probably doesn’t encourage using a grab rail. And if nobody can see you.............

Likewise. £5 notes too for mooring fees if needed.

The Cobb bbq systems are very safe and effective, you can (if you really want to) move them by hand when operational. It always amazes me how cool the outside of the Cobb stays.

You’re not the only one to do that - more than once!

He who knows about these things thinks it’s a very bad idea too. Probably mostly those who would benefit financially will be in favour.

Dogs welcome round the secret garden, it can be slow walking though due to lots of trees.......

Or in a coracle!

Look forward to hearing your review.

Or you can do what I’ve seen happening umpteen times this week, hire 2/3 boats then all hop onto one to eat, drink and get merry!!

Use old towels, when damp they don’t slide and give good grip. We use them for the dogs if it’s frosty/icy - which it has been the past few mornings!

Have you tried it? It looked quite interesting last week when we went by. I’ve just realised looking at the website that it’s the guy who used to have the Thai street food trailer on the industrial estate in Hoveton. That’s a great new spot for him, I hope he does well.

With a big ego no doubt like many small dogs. Scary for a burly policeman!

I saw that yesterday, I really thought it was a private boat! Looks great.

Could you give more of a detailed position Cheesey? Upper reaches whereabouts?

Is that at Paddy’s Lane?

Brooms have similar, Clean Sweep or Explorer. https://www.broomboats.com/holidays/the-explorer/ Marginally cheaper I think.