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The dog walks are the biggest draw for us, as we tend to look for places which we can go and stroll with our boy and girl which isnt too tasking, but can get them some good exercise. Also thanks for the information on the Indian also as we do like a curry every now and then. My next google search will be the Merchants of Spice!!

Loving the write-up as we plan our next trip in November, which no doubt will depend on tides, the weather and if the new inverter behaves. We dont like staying on the home mooring as our Newfies do not like stone footpaths or roads as it hurts their pads and Roxy even goes straight to the boardwalk and uses that when she can I am thinking Whitlingham Country Park and Commissioners Cut (2 places we have not stayed at before) and the run to Beccles and possibly beyond if the tides can be good to us as we intend staying south on our next visit

If you ever need any and you follow us onto MS again let me know as I always have about 20 now!! Wont get caught out again!!

We have never moored here either, but will definitely give it a go Just watched the video on the website and the aerial shot of the river looks a bit like Moonlight Shadow passing as she heads up river

Great to meet you and have a chat on the Friday. We have never moored at Pyres Mill due to the rise and fall for our tiny dogs........ But might give it a go when the tides are right as the spot does look great for walks

That's another item which needs to go in the manual.. Shore power trip switch Together with the WiFi instructions As I knew where it was ....only because the same thing happened to us in February... Sorry, I didn't document it in the journal at the time as this may have helped you..

Still way too much focus on hirers in my opinion, which is extremely blinkered when the facts show many incidents and sadly deaths in and around the Broads have nothing whatsoever to do with the hirers

Hopefully us newer members can bring some fresh ideas to the fore, which may or may not be right, but at least we can see things with fresh eyes instead of long term loyalty when sometimes that loyalty isnt warranted...............

We have been on the Broads 3 times this year and are due back in November The vast majority of people I have come across have been superb and even the novices I have encountered, they have listened to advice and been thankful when I have offered guidance Also I have been coming here since I was a child and sadly I have always known isolated incidents I have been driving cars since I was 17 and have always known incidents on the roads also and I could go on about construction sites, crossing roads etc, etc, etc So some perspective needs to be had

We love reading the holiday tales, which as others have said always have something different and I also like to read opinions expressed, even if they differ from mine

I would also be concerned about the electrics as water can easily get into the plugs which are very low....

Yes we stumbled across it as I tried to read everything I could to know all things associated with MS I did note there is a new "New Marina WiFi" which appeared to have a very strong signal so was going to call at the office to see if it's available for berth holders, but never got round to it. Maybe worth a try if the Brooms one keeps dropping out like it did for us too

No issue whatsoever.... Can't wait for your carried away by a Moonlight Shadow blog

You have our permission to throw away anything you deem useless or beyond its sell by date! Just need 11 others to agree...............

You and everybody else stay safe! Wise choice heading back to the mooring I can assure you the cuddly toy isnt mine!!

No doubt the boatyards will have contingencies in place for this and even the best can be caught out by the UK weather

We have had a similar experience and didnt feel at all welcome, so we have never been back since, albeit we do stop at the common regularly, and we have walked our dogs past umpteen times since as there is a great circular loop for dogs, whilst others have reported a wonderful time their so maybe it was just an off day for us My father was in the licenced trade and would always say, it can take years to build a good reputation and with it the clientele, but it can take minutes to loose it They lost it for me on that day and I do feel slightly guilty I never gave them a second chance. Maybe I will next time down, as everybody deserves one.

To be fair it was that hot this week, we never thought of them, but come to think of it, I didn't see them either

I never knew!! We learn so much from current users You have a wonderful evening and a great break Look forward to reading your blog as you make your travels x

Ohh you have missed out! Check our Mama Mia for starters.................but just dont listen to Piers Brosnan singing!!

Will have to give them a try next time down

On Friday we did go for breakfast and it was superb!! Toast, tea or coffee, juices, a standard breakfast which had everything or you could go large and lots of other goodies on offer! we went for the standard breakfasts and it was terrific. The staff are amazing and we just love the place and will be back again soon. We then made our way back to our mooring at Broom Boats, filled her up, pumped her out and gave her a good clean so she is ready for Helen and Graham who are next on. Hope she was left in good order for you both Friday evening we made our way to the Yare for some food and drink and had a chat to Malcolm about all things boaty and then headed back to the boat for the evening and then we set off back to Bolton at around 8am, arriving home around 1pm Another terrific trip and we cant wait to be back in November! Fingers crossed!!!

Thursday 17th September We were up early chatting to the other boaters and it was good to see the family on lightening and thanks to the skipper of Magic ??? who lent me a hose to fill up my water tanks. I am going to buy a flat hose and bring it with me in future as the number of times I have come across a tap with a standard hose connector, but no hose!! I also got chatting to Chris the skipper of a beautiful Ocean 42 called Winters Moon and it was just really nice to be part of a family of boaters all chatting away about their adventures and why they enjoy the water so much Soon we were off on our travels as our destination was to be the Ferry House at Surlingham. This is our favourite pub on the broads, for the moorings, the facilities, the people who run the pub, the welcome and the food. We just love it, but what made it more special was this was the very last pub my father visited before being taken ill and it holds many special memories for us all and my parents who loved the broads so much and introduced us to it many years ago The run up the Waveney was relatively busy for the southern broads as a gaggle of boats headed up towards Somerleyton We then had a break at Reedham and were soon off again But as we travelled up river we decided to stop off at another location, which Malcolm Mouldy first gave us an insight into We then did something which we had never done before. Dont ask me why, but we hadnt, although I had heard from Dave Whitworth that he highly recommends it, so we nipped through Surlingham on our way to the Ferry House and we were not disappointed. Stunning spot and we will have to have a stop over here in the future Before long we were at a packed Ferry House mooring as many boaters use this place as a stopover prior to going back to Brooms or Freedom boats I highly recommend booking a mooring in advance or you may not get in!! We booked a meal for 7pm on a large table (please!!) as we had our Newfies with us and they didnt disappoint as this table was the exact one that dad sat at and the chair to the right of my son was the chair he sat in, so it was only right and proper that we had a toast on him and for mum who passed in November The food was exceptional and we agreed it was the best pub meal of the week, whilst the Magic Wok was the best takeaway The Ferry House also does breakfast and after the week we had, we thought we may as well try and finish on a high, so we booked in for breakfast which starts at 9am until 11

This was to be our longest day of boating as our son, wanted to go to Oulton Broad!! Salhouse to Oulton Broad? Yes! The tide timetable showed low water around 4pm, but we planned to go through GY around 3pm to give us ample time to get to Oulton Broad At 8am we fired the engines and started to make our way to Horning with the plan to stop there if there was space on the staithe (which we didnt expect) or at St Bennets Abbey to get the timings right for the trip to GY. Luckily for us though the Staithe had a gap which MS was able to slip into and this allowed us to have a nice morning in Horning and watch the world go by We also bought breakfast from the Staithe and Willow and I waited in anticipation for my sausage and egg barm.....................only to be handed a bacon barm as they had no sausage or eggs.......... Breakfast wasnt really the strong point of this trip....... Well not yet anyhow!! As we set off down the Bure we commented that the stretch from Horning to Ranworth was as busy as we had ever seen it (apart from a regatta day!) We had a short stop at Stracey Windpump before heading through GY and onto Breydon water I actually enjoy it when the waves are up, but not so for Julie!! We arrived at Oulton Broad around 6.45pm that evening and went for a drink in the Waveney and ordered a chinese from the Magic Wok We highly recommend the Magic Wok (website https://www.chineselowestoft.co.uk/ ) which you can order for collection online or by phone or they will deliver We had chicken fried rice with chips and curry, whilst our son had salt and pepper chicken with rice and we all said what a really great chinese meal that was

Tuesday 15th September April was leaving us today as she was back in work tomorrow, so we were up early and making the trip from Sutton Staithe into Wroxham as she planned to do some shopping then get a taxi back to Brundall to pick up her car The lighting was stunning as we travelled away from Sutton down the Ant and onto Barton Broad We were even treated to a show of wings by a show off!!! Another quick break at Ludham Bridge and we were off again As you can see from the pictures, this was to be the hottest day of the week and we had to get our dogs into the water soon!!! When we arrived into Wroxham we made our way into Barnes Brinkcraft pontoon marina and paid the £5 fee for the day (£10 for overnight) and did some shopping. There was loads of space, albeit the rivers were extremely busy in this area After April had made her way off by taxi to collect here car and start the journey home we made our way to Salhouse Broad and gave our dogs their well earned swim which they just loved Salhouse was particularly beautiful in the September sun! We then made our way to the Fur and Feather for a drink and to kill 2 birds with one stone as it gave the dogs time to dry off after their swim and it worked a treat, because by the time we got back to MS they were clean and ready to board. We made a meal on board and then settled down for the evening with a glass of wine as the sun dipped below the trees and out of sight