JanetAnne

More than happy to pass on the batton..

We had planned to have such information included but time was seriously against us this year and to have sent out with some of that information missing on some pages would have not been ideal. Of course next year we will be super efficient and start a couple of days earlier so that we have far more time! Make sure you have those cameras ready in the new year though.

Already suffering a hideous curse.... got married Joking aside, am looking forward to a more in depth look at your site over the holiday period.

So, to dig up to 1000 turves a day and with St Benet's showing 200,000 in a particular year, would this have been 'full time' work for a small team or a more labour intensive job for many over a short seasonal period? There must have been drying time in there somewhere or maybe the following years stock was dug ahead of time. Our toasting fork will be back in use over the festive season. Owners of wooden broads cruisers tend to have an open fire or wood burner (when they can), it not only provides heat but also hides the mistakes along the way!

Can I ask something? How big are 'turves'? Do they bear relationship to modern day turves or turfs as they are called at the garden centre? My imagination suggests that fuel would be cut in blocks but a turf is cut and rolled, then carried so to speak. Either way it is hard to look across somewhere like Black Horse or Ormesby Broad and imagine it being gradually formed year on year, strip by strip to such a scale. A superb topic and excellent debate chaps.

Or have Google... Every day's a learning day

They all left together except for one with an address problem - now sorted - however I can reveal that, knowing Peter's enthusiasm for his copy, we paid extra for his Norfolk pigeon to have an additional feed before take off. Unfortunately best laid plans and all that, the bird ate so much it couldn't get airborne and was last seen heading east on the A47 , calendar under its wing, trying to hitch a ride. We decided it would have run the surplus off by Acle so left it to it!

I think, if it was me, I would be sat there for ward round and saying the above to someone far enough up the food chain to realise litigation might follow? My very best to Uncle Albert though. His escapades have made him quite a character.

The calenders are on their way! A box arrived Friday evening with some very excited contents. We quickly opened the carton and these popped out into the light.. After they had enjoyed some air they formed a queue ready to the final leg of their journey... ... and carefully got into their protective transports ready for off. And today postman Pat popped them all into his shiny red van and they were away to be admired by those of you lucky enough to have offered one a home. Thank you to everyone who supported, submitted, voted, purchased, organised, printed and for everything else that made this happen, against the odds and, by the skin of our teeth, in time! Well done all. Enjoy...

I suspect some of these boat dimensions were measured with the same tape measure a well known trimmers used when they measured my canopy

Maybe someone has nicked it!

Actually there is no longer an insurance validity check at the point of purchase of VED. The only requirement is MOT, when applicable, and money! Having a taxed but un- insured vehicle will, however, bring an automated prosecution.

Am interested in your 'tip' ref the recycling and use of cardboard. We have an underwater planked area in need of attention and would appreciate your input. Obviously, once fitted we would need to protect the repair and wondered whether you would recommend antifouling straight onto the bare surface or using an etch primer to prevent flaking? With the escalating costs of timber (you would think it grows on trees the amount they get through) it is quite possible you have come up with a solution that makes boating, once again, affordable to the masses

Leccy motor? Think of the tolls man!

I am lead to believe he is a strong wee laddie and if we pop a pint of something on the quayhead for him to aim for he will make it irrespective of time or tide! I am a bit concerned about the lack of oars in your offer though. We ought to give him at least a sporting chance... he is the boss after all.

I am sure there would be enough of us to offer a ferry service from Burgh to Berney? "All aboard"

If Berney Arms becomes a realistic venue I will happily put together a weekend there. And make sure you are all invited

I would think both Button and Massa must be sat there thinking "what the hell had just happened?"

I think he's older than that MM. I seem to recall being told that Peter's first 'posts' regarding his concerns over the broads were on parchment!

Agreed. As long as the hinge pivots are equidistant and the hinges themselves are parallel then it will work nicely. Its lovely to see Santa's Grotto so industrious as the big day approaches....

There used to be a waiting list for those buoys...

Wow, Mr Mynah offering seasons greetings?!!! Whatever next, the Pesky one out in his elf costume?

I miss Murray Walker...

Leaving the country is now considerably more expensive as well. maybe Brexit will help the hire boats more than we think.