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So while hubby fishes I like to do a bit of photography. I just snap away at what I like and am more the instinctive type of photographer with a point and shoot camera as opposed to someone who takes a long while to compose a shot. Over the last couple of years in particular I have become quite obsessive about taking photos of as many boats as I could. Last week I spent quite a long time putting all of these together out of curiosity to see how many different boats I had managed to capture. I used this site http://www.broads.org.uk/wiki/index.php5?title=Main_Page to identify a lot of them from their numbers if I couldn't see a name. Ended up with about 120 boats and only 2 that I couldn't identify. I've put some of them into a slideshow if anyone is interested. They have been taken mostly between 2012 and 2015 but with a few from 2008. They cover both the northern and southern rivers and both hire boats and privately owned boats. Some photos are just the boat while in others the boat is part of the scene, if that makes sense. And who knows ... you might see your own boat or one that you have hired in amongst these shots. https://youtu.be/F8cKF03E1SM

Just found this thread. Enjoyed going back through your photos Jill - those action shots of the speed boat racing are great.

Oh yes, I've had that feeling as well Alan. And hubby always remarks how strange it is to get back to driving at 30mph as soon as we leave the boatyard. This year for example we were going over the Postwick Viaduct within ten minutes probably of leaving Swancraft. Now by river that would probably be 90 minutes? I always joke when I get back to work that my brain is still going at 4mph so they'd better not expect me to make any quick decisions. Jean.

Grace the only problem I have is that I still want to drive my car on the right-hand side of the road when I get home! Been driving for years but after a week of cruising on the rivers I really have to think about where I should be on the road.

Enjoying your tale. Keep going. My hubby found there was not much biting first week of the fishing season on the southern rivers. And the locals he spoke to weren't faring any better other than commenting about how many eels had returned to the waters. Loved your description of the party boat coming to Salhouse - we're always glad once they've gone and peace is returned.

We went to see Neil Diamond at the O2 in London Thursday evening, which was amazing by the way, but we were on our way home, waiting for a train at Stratford, and there was so much lightning around. No thunder at all and it wasn't raining at the time either. Saw some coverage of the storms in the Anglia region on local news last night. There's some photos and a video at http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2015-07-17/stormy-night-for-region/

We passed people like that when we were on holiday. My sense of balance isn't great so I don't even like standing on the bow without something to hold on to when we're moored up, never mind standing outside somewhere while we're going along.

Beautiful photo. Looks like you had it to yourself.

Lovely photos - really enjoyed looking at those and being reminded of our holiday - can't believe it's almost three weeks since we came back now. Just wanted to add about the name of the moorings at Langley Dyke. Last year part of these moorings was being renewed when we were there - someone told us it wasn't being extended just replacing the quay heading and laying a path of sorts. We went back this year and used both the old and new areas, thereby discovering that one end is called Langley Downstream and one is called Langley Upstream. No idea why two separate names unless it is because the moorings aren't strictly speaking one continuous line along a straight bank?

Eric it sounds like you should have a wonderful time. Safe travels and I look forward to hearing how it goes ... and then to hearing all about your next trip to the Broads as you're back up there before I am!

I've watched these through as well ... and could easily watch them again. We tend to use the YouTube channel on the tv and watch most Norfolk Broads videos in glorious 36" HD.

I do like the tennis and have watched some of Wimbledon. It was a shame that neither Murray has triumphed this year. The other pair did look stronger than Jamie and his partner in the men's doubles. And Andy played really well in the semi-final ... it was just that Federer was absolutely back on his A game. The men's final tomorrow should be interesting.

I don't profess to know that much about the rules of most sports but always enjoy seeing England doing well.

You're probably right there Grace. Fair Prince is a 2 berth centre cockpit from Faircraft Loynes or Norfolk Broads Direct or whatever name they want to call themselves by ... I'm never quite sure. I think it's an Alpha 35 boat but instead of putting a second cabin under the bow, it's used for a separate seating area for having meals, which I really liked. Jean.

Just checked out your website Jon - good to see somewhere with plenty of options at my end of the price range ... I do like browsing what's around.

Good luck with your trip and safe travels! I have enjoyed reading many of your posts and your website is on my bookmarks list. Jean.

I heard about this on the radio yesterday morning too. It's certainly interesting. Had a look at some resources online around the kind of morals that can come into it as well. Sounds like a good way to encourage discussion and learn to respect other views without descending into argument.

Have to say that your boat reviews have been very interesting Robin. You've pointed out things about boats that have helped us to see what kind of things to look out for. Interesting to see that the boatyards have obviously had an eye on your YouTube channel. Jean.

Enjoy your two weeks away Jax. Hope to hear all about it when you get back.

I agree that Silver Elegance and Silver Serenity look like lovely boats but the problem is whether you really want a 44ft boat just for 2 or 3 people. If happy to cross Breydon Water, and wanting luxury for 2 or 3 people, I would of course recommend Swancraft's current fleet but hired out of Richardson's next year. You can book them now via Hoseason's but not sure if they are on Richardson's own site yet.

Anything heading for a flypast over Buck House usually comes over us as well. I completely forgot about this given I was stuck in the office but hubby was at home and caught a glimpse of some of it.

Agreed JennyMorgan. Not sure I would have been too impressed if I had been stern-on at the hotel moorings at the time! Jean.

Have moored in the yacht station three times now but never would have guessed that correctly - I reckon Ruth was right about that pic. Jean.

Afternoon naps are standard on my holidays ... and probably another reason I always wake up too early! Enjoying hearing about your trip Biscuiteer.

Does sound a bit odd. How did anyone local get to all the former restaurants that have been on the site without turning in and out. I'm sure they didn't survive as long as they did just on the passing boat traffic. Unless of course the argument is that far more people would use it under the proposed plans, than ever did when it was a pub or a diner.