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Nothing specific I just thought that if I was unaware of stringent or possibly fatuous legislation being in place if it was being enforced I would have been made aware of it Caro!e

This is good old England You'll rarely get anything like the weather you have in mind.

This is good OK England You'll rarely get anything like weather you have in mind! Carole

No wonder I can't stand barbecues. In South Africa they're obligatory and called Brais Some houses even have one built in one corner of their Lounge! Our friends there even used to cook their Christmas turkey in one. Practically every street corner on the Cape boasts someone selling Brai fuel.After lengthy stay there I came home still disliking them. Carole

I don't think I'll do that I have a strong suspicion that ignorance is bliss in this instance. If it's that draconian I have to think it's not bring enforced particularly thoroughly Carole

If liveaboards became some sort of recognised project, ways would be found of making it more expensive than it is now with all sorts of rules and regulations being introduced that would effectively remove the attraction of that way of lfe and overspill into all aspects of boat ownership. Thusfar boating is relatively red tape and "big brother interference free I'd prefer to keep it that way. Carole

That's for me to know and you to find out CarolE

Glad you see the point Gracie .As you rightly point out the social side is fun, dancing on the table is fun till you get your high heels stuck between the slats! That can make for a very un dignified exit! Caro!e

Boating on the great Ouse was effectively ruined by liveaboards as the majority of them are narrow boats that take up much more mooring space than cruisers. The impact there is all the greater because cruisers there of necessity have to be generally smaller than most of those on the broads because of the height and width restrictions of all the locks. They overstay constantly and there is much less of an authority presence their to keep a supervisory eye and what there isn,'t very vigilant.

Am I one of very few people who detests barbecued food? In fact I immensely dislike alfresco eating at all. If the food starts out hot it's co!d long before you get half way through it.It usually consists of indigestible junk smothered in some unmentionably disgusting sauce! And this is done in the cause of having fun??! Carole

How movingly enthralling was that? It gave me goose pimples.Mandy you are one amazing lady! Respect! Carole

I don't think for one moment that the BBC will be remote!y interested in the subtle issue of what the Broads are called.Country file will only be interested in wild life issues and as for anything remotely political the BBC has it's own agenda. Personally I think we could all benefit from the BBC being given a radical shake up and clear out Carole

This boat was a familiar sight on the Ouse and latterly here on Brundall Bay. I believe she was for a good few years berthed in St. Neots which back in the day was something of an Ocean 30 stronghold .Most of the Oceans were gradually replaced by Sancerres. She slways appeared to be a well cared for boat. She's certainly a good looker! I wish you great joy with her I'm sure she won't disappoint Carole

Welcome to the forum from me There are a couple of moorings available at Brundall Bay marina where we moor . We relocated here from the Ouse in 2010 and wish we'd done it years ago. This is a great marina with good service and facilities. Hope you get your boat,, if you're buying her on the Ouse it may well be a boat we know . What's she called? Carole

Why am I not surprised at that. So often when having any information concerning today's teachers it seems to me to be a case of the blind leading the blind. Carole

The excuse is that any nitwit can just as easily buy a boat as as hire one. And buying one isn't necessarily followed by an injection of common sense. Carole

They probably wouldn't do it if they owned the boat Carole

The Waters Edge at Brammerton has a good reputation,with it's own moorings and outside seating/tables if the weather allows.Good food if a little on the expensive side, however little or no walking required and you can phone ahead and book a mooring Carole

You couldn't make it up,! Carole

I'm a huge fan of" Strictly" The problem is that when it starts in September we are still using the boat and the time it goes out clashes with going out to dinner which is de rigeur on Saturday nights. I got round the problem by getting a Cello T.V.. which records. It will only record the channel that is being watched but does have a timer so you can set it up much the same as a video recorder. Works a treat. We liked it so much we bought a bigger version for the kitchen at home. It was relatively inexpensive as well. CarolE .

Never let it be said Charlie! CarolE

Welcome Carol and Keith from me too. Hope you get the pleasure from this forum I've had. It keeps me going through the winter when the boat is under wraps and I'm home not there! Enjoy your boating holiday, hope the weather is kind and not too windy. Your boat looks lovely. CarolE

Gracie, How can you resist? Sounds just up your street, (and mine) We can't make it either. Can't get the boat there and the walk from the car park is not an option for me these days. Carole

Our next door neighours from a few years back were keen gardeners their garden was their pride and joy. One day we were just going out and our neighbour seeing us on our drive came over to show us a little gift her son had just brought round- 2 ducklings She was thrilled. You won't be p!eased for long said my husband, whichever part of your garden they don' t c**p on they'll eat . A few days later we met her outside again having just returned from returning the ducklings ,from whence they came having swopped them for a pair of lovebirds. We hadn't the heart to tell her that their racket would drive her nuts. We figured she'd find that out for herself They lasted a week! Carole

Received our electric cards from BA with apologies for them coming a day later than expected. All we need now is some weather good enough to tempt us out of the marina to use them! Carole