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    Flooding

    in Broads Chat

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    I’ve seen photos on Facebook today of the flooding the NBD side of Wroxham bridge. Way worse than it was when I was down there a few days ago. But then we had almost 48 hours of rain over Wednesday and Thursday. It’s just not managing to clear before the next downpour arrives. 

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    Flooding

    in Broads Chat

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    I haven’t been to Horning for a long time. River levels on the roads around Wroxham keep going down and then up again. I have seen more photos on Facebook of the waterfront at the New Inn being flooded again. 

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    Hotel Wroxham

    in Local Broads Business Promotions and Information

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    As it happens we went to Hotel Wroxham today for Sunday lunch. We all had their roast dinner which was delicious. Plenty of meat - a choice of beef, turkey, lamb, or all three. The usual roast potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and Yorkshire pudding. Accompanied by a dish of fresh vegetables to share. 

    Very good value although the desserts are a bit overpriced IMHO. 

    Very friendly staff and great service. We’ve never yet been disappointed and keep going back. 

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    About To Cruise But Not On The Broads!

    in The Broadscot Lounge

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    Welcome home. It’s definitely harder coming back to winter than switching into summer on arrival in the southern hemisphere. Took me a few days to feel remotely sorted out with photos and videos. We’ve been back four weeks now and I’ve only just finished my write up. Tomorrow I go back to work. 

    We definitely benefited from splitting the journey with an overnight stay in the middle. If we ever make this kind of journey again we would do the same. 

    Looking forward to reading your tale and hearing all about it. Including your stop in Sydney. I would be keen to know what you saw and what you thought of it. 

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    Pipedreams

    in Broads Chat

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    The rivers have a certain beauty whatever the weather. Staying warm and dry, watching the wildlife, pure relaxation … it’s what we enjoy about hiring out of the main season. Hope you have a lovely week.  :default_icon_wave:

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    Herring Bridge

    in Broads Chat

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    It is indeed pouring with rain again this morning. The road outside NBD's yard has been flooded again all week and will only be more so after this weekend. 

    On a slightly different tangent perhaps, I drove over Herring Bridge a few days ago on my way from Lowestoft back to Great Yarmouth. It lands you in an industrial area of GY and might not seem of much advantage if you are passing through. But it does avoid Gapton Hall which is always jammed up in the summer months. It avoids going over Breydon Bridge which again causes queues when lifted. And it avoids having to go anywhere near the roundabout that takes you to the Vauxhall caravan site.

    I had wondered why they were putting a third crossing in at all, but can see the advantage it may bring to drivers depending on your journey's start and end.

    Luna’s Log

    in Holiday Tales & Blogs

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    Oh that’s brilliant news all round. So pleased for you Sam, and for Ian’s family to have one thing ticked off albeit with all the emotions that it brings. 

    I’ll be keeping a look out for Mermaid once you get onto the rivers. 🤗

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    Rip Ian Hathaway

    in Broads Chat

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    I wanted to wait until after the funeral to ask Alan whether I could post this video here. I happened to get some video of Ian and Marina leaving Oulton Broad on Sweet Kingfisher back in 2017. If you forward to 1:30 you should be in the right place.

     

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    Balmy

    in Holiday Tales & Blogs

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    I suspect you’re right Howard. We’ve definitely hired from somewhere out of season and been asked not to go beyond Stokesby.  I can’t remember whether it was Ferry Marina or Richardson’s. I don’t think they want hirers going down that far while the yacht station is closed. 

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    Balmy

    in Holiday Tales & Blogs

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    3 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said:

    Ferry boats everywhere this week. Wonder if they've had an offer on. Two moored up outside now :default_stinky:

    They did indeed. I checked back and can confirm they are offering 20% off February and March breaks on their Facebook page. But the last time I looked they hadn't put this on their website which is becoming very outdated for information of offers.

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    Balmy

    in Holiday Tales & Blogs

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    My guess is the Fur and Feather. It’s not a bad day for the walk up from the moorings. Unless they’ve headed for the carvery at the King’s Arms at Womack Water. 🤔 

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    King's Head Hoveton

    in The Broadscot Lounge

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    It certainly does and we feel that to an extent North Norfolk District Council neglect this area in favour of coastal locations such as Cromer and Sheringham. But I have also come to realise that the BA have responsibilities here too. It’s nothing like the nice place to sit by the river that it was 3 years ago. 

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