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Totally agree with the last sentence - really lovely people who own & run that yard and hope their luck improves. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Difficult to know where to start! Maybe a pootle into Norwich if to see the City by river - old and new together - good basin to turn round outside the Nelson if you don't want to stop. . Surlingham Broad has got to be one of the most glorious places on the Broads - drop in a mudweight & let the world pass you by! Agree re Rockland, take a walk to Langley Abbey from the excellent moorings in Langley dyke. Loddon is worth a trip - lovely place and the winding River Chet makes a great trip there. St Olaves good with one if not the oldest pub on the Broads - The Bell Inn - tides can be a bit fast through there. Somerleyton is also lovely and it's a nice walk to the Hall. Oulton Broad is fab as is Beccles. Berney Arms also good if you like walking - you can walk round Breydon Water and then get the train back from Great Yarmouth. Tides also fast at Berney Arms. Enjoy wherever you decide to go! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

The Museum of the Broads has a large number of old hire brochures and maybe able to help. It's volunteers have local boating knowledge & also may be able to help. I presume you have tried the normal boat registration sites? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Yes a while ago when I was 11 and this year have purchased an emergency ladder as getting out once in isn't easy! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Will just add one thing to the list - people running v noisy warm air heaters early in the morning when moored stern on. & shore power being available. Small plug in radiators are cheap and really effective. It's like being moored next to a Lear jet! Agree with the engine running - nothing wrong with having a shower or washing up under way? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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If anyone had 6 inch heels on that weekend they would still be there stuck in the mud! Everyone did make the best however out of horrendous June weather! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Definitely with you re all these - short wellies have proved very popular over the last few years & a must last year at Ranworth! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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You must have passed us going the opposite direction. Did feel really sorry for the holidaymakers. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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I can highly recommend the window cleaning sponge thing on a stick for cleaning the shower! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

This is very good advice - main thing is to keep moving. Was on the boat last year within a month of a discectomy - stern on mooring wasn't easy re getting on and off. Regular walks and a although different from me a few simple stretches may be worth a whirl, as is sitting & bending properly. Bit of reorganisation on the boat where things are kept to avoid bending also good. Hope you feel better soon. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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There is a restaurant in Acle where the Hermitage was at the end of Acle Dyke with the same name as the Stracey Arms Tapas which I presume is the same people. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Yes the Museum of the Broads is getting all geared up for the boat jumble & it's always very popular.! Hope the sun shines as in the photo! [emoji274] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

It would be great to see the river cleared above Bishop Bridge - Norwich from the water is fascinating and really gives a great feel for the past. Many people haven't been into Norwich by boat & it's well worth it - hoping to do both big boat and dinghy trip past Bishop Bridge this year - have never been under the Jarrolds Bridge in a boat. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

You learn something new every day! Didn't know there was a Boat Jumble associations. Will mention to the Museum of the Broads as they may want to add their one in May. Thanks for posting. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Very fond memories of Boat Cleaning days. Very hard work but was always privileged to work outside in the summer whilst others doing Saturday jobs whilst at school were inside. We had a giggle, got to chat to loads of people & still delivered. Used to catch the bus from various parts of the Broads early mornings in August from the boat. To this day still reckon the Vim & Ciff combo the best way of cleaning wash basins! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Typical - was hoping to get out in the dinghy this weekend & it looks very nippy! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

. Read this yesterday and it's brilliant! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk