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Worth bearing in mind that for Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth from Hoveton and Wroxham you would have to get a train into Norwich then another one out. The trains on the Hoveton and Wroxham line are only one per hour at best so worth checking connections at Norwich to see what the overall journey time would be. I suspect a bus from Acle might be easier although I’ve never done either journey.

Talking of bookings ... Ferry Marina are advertising the following on Facebook. Nothing on the offers page of their website which is now well out of date. Save 20% on winter breaks. Experience the piece and tranquility of a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads from £500 all inclusive. Holiday with us during February or March 2024 and save 20%. Prices include fuel, collision damage waiver, car parking and WiFi.

As a hirer who likes the peace and quiet and doesn’t want a pub then if there’s no facilities that’s a good place to be.

Ha ha ... actually there's a very nice Shadow 26 for sale at NYA as well. If I had a spare £50k it might well be the one for me.

I think owners and hirers may have different attitudes to the charges. I can understand anyone who is out multiple times in the course of a year objecting to running up mooring charges in addition to tolls and everything else that owning a boat costs you. But for a one off hirer it's not such a big deal IMHO.

I would consider it. We're hiring on the southern rivers later in the year and if I wanted a guaranteed first or last night mooring I just might be tempted as long as I could book the end one.

Isn't it a great feeling once you've checked in your hold baggage. Hope your flights go well and you're enjoying that lounge. I think we used a different one as we didn't get access to BA's lounge with our flights. We weren't over impressed with it but it was nice to have somewhere to sit in a little more comfort for a while rather than walking aimlessly around Heathrow.

Would love to see a photo if you’re able to post one.

Ooooo how exciting. Would love to hear all about your trip. Safe travels and have a great time. 🤗

In fairness to Hoseasons we've booked through them the last couple of years with no problems at all.

I thought there might be some people interested in these two videos. Something to watch while we wait for the new boating season. This first one is Lowestoft to Norwich which goes along by the Waveney, the New Cut, and the Yare. The second one is Norwich to Cromer which passes through Salhouse, and Hoveton and Wroxham.

Beautiful day for a walk at Whitlingham Country Park.

Alan thank you for sharing all these details at what I know must be a difficult time. The chance to remember your Dad and to do something in his memory is much appreciated.

Well done Arthur. Apologies as I was too tired to join in last night. Hopefully I’ll be back with the Friday Friends next week.

An interesting look back Helen. We had a few days on Swan Reflection in March 2020 that we were lucky to get as it was only a couple of weeks before lockdown. I’m permanently home working now but that wouldn’t have happened without the pandemic. I do think most things are now settled into a new normal.

I will put something together once I’ve sorted out my photos and videos. Hopefully that will be ok with folk here even though it’s far from Norfolk. Got some more time off work yet fortunately.

Thank you Grace, nice to be back. I had got so used to where I have been that I hadn't even remembered that it gets dark around about now. It has been a beautiful clear sky day but better watch out for those slippy paths everyone, once it freezes up.

It is indeed freezing cold here in my part of Norfolk. Yesterday I was in the hot humid southern hemisphere summer. Today I arrived back to find sub zero temperatures and snow. Trying to warm the house up and wearing several layers to try to warm myself up as well.

My very best wishes to Bern as well. That sounds like a horrible injury. Hope she’s soon on the mend. 🤗

Lovely write up and great photos. Sounds like syndicate ownership and retirement are working well for you. 👍

So sad to read this. Ian was so open in sharing everything life threw at him. Thoughts and prayers with his family. 😢

We are indeed. Our son’s wedding was a great day. Now I have another week of being a tourist in Sydney. Will write some stuff up at some point when I’m back. I’m keeping a note of where we’ve been.

Oooo that sounds cold 🥶 forecast to be over 30 degrees tomorrow where I am. 😎

It’s kind of you to keep us updated. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Wonderful! Have a lovely time. 🤗