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1 hour ago, riyadhcrew said:
Try this link Carole. http://www.oulton-broad.com/hotel-rooms
many thanks, I've passed that on to our friends,
regards,
Carole
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14 hours ago, Chelsea14Ian said:
For me the Yankee diner was not for me and I thought better suited in Norwich.We tried the Tapas not long before they left waited a long time for food to arrive even though there was only about 6/8 people there,and the food was poor.As far as I understand the moorings are split between the cafe,shop and the Temple.I don't mind paying for the night.
When we moored there a few years ago, the lady who owned it told us that she had bought all the moorings up to and including the then defunct restaurant.
She was having a little difficulty getting some people to pay and in that case said she would not hesitate to call the river police, who she said were very helpful. Personally I think £3.00 an entirely acceptable amount to pay and furthermore she did a very passable breakfast at a very reasonable cost.
regards,
Carole
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Some friends want to come for a weeks stay on The Broads at the end of May/beginning of June., and I can't think of anywhere better than this forum for advice on any Broads related subject. Anyone got any suggestions? We're booked into Oulton Broad Harbour for the bank holiday weekend and it would be nice if they we were within striking distance of that.
regards
Carole
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On 01/05/2016 at 10:04 AM, ChrisB said:
The Corsican pines still run along the beach from West Wells to Holkham and beyond. Are you sure it was not down Lady Anne Drive that you used to go? The plantation is wider there. If you look on a 1:25000 os map the pine woods are clearly shown.
No I'm not sure of anything actually, it was more than 60 years ago. I just know that when I went back many years later and went in what I thought was the right direction it had all changed mightily. Are the trees you are talking about adjacent to the beach? If so, you may well be right. I really don't know,
regards,
Carole
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I suspect that a lot of you like me had a childhood that ran through the late forties and fifties. I grew up in North London. At weekends we always did something and Sundays often meant a trip to the coast. Mum would prepare the picnic and we'd all pile into the car and head for Southend, Clacton or Frinton usually. On a really special day though and if we managed to get away early enough it was Wells next the Sea. Heaven! in those days you could drive the cars (there was usually about 3 carloads as friends would join us as well) into the pine forest that was at the end of the town I believe, out would come the tables and chairs and primus stove as to not have a cup of freshly made tea was unthinkable it was easily achieved as the sun always shone then didn't it? Then we'd all go off across the beach onto "cockle island" and spend hours filling sacks with gathered cockles which we'd finish up having top give to the rowing boat man whose services (because the tide had come in while we were busy gleaning) were needed to get us back to the beach. When I visited Wells in recent years I was so disappointed to find it all so changed. the pine forest has completely gone. I think it was where there is now a large tarmac car park Not quite the same ambience as a pine forest.
Recently, we went to Gorleston for the first time and I do believe it is in a time warp. A seaside resort straight out of the fifties I doubt that anything has changed since it became a resort - . whenever that was.
Further to the subject of good places to eat, the terrace restaurant at the cliff hotel is a joy. Set high into the cliff, overlooking the beach and with views out to sea it is sheltered from extremes of weather by glass screens all round and a sliding roof that can be put into place if necessary. the food is excellent and the view to die for. If you have taken the dog for a day out and the hotel is not an option, then a beachside café further along the beach is just the place. Food marvellous, very reasonably priced and it's even licenced! what's not to like?
Regards,
Carole
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we've been using the Rushcutter at Thorpe for years as it's consistently good with unusual dishes invariably on the menu. We have to go by car from Brundall which is the only downside. Also, the Cantley Cock is well worth a visit. With old fashioned country pub atmosphere and great food, Booking in advance is a necessity even for lunch times such is it's popularity . We took some visitors from S. Africa last year and they were enthralled.
regards,
Carole
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I have always found it surprising how many people sing the praises of the Wherry when the experiences we and people we know have had there have been dire. The last meal I had was a filet of salmon in a sauce which in fact was more dried skin than sauce , a large quantity of very dry large "new" potatoes in their skins. and a whole head of broccoli, which gave the impression of having been slung on the plate - very unappetising to look at to say the least. The salmon was done to death. I left 90% of the meal and was given a refund on complaining. the waitress looked at it and turned up her nose in an understanding gesture. Previous experiences have been no better. There won't be any more as I'd never go again. Have never tried the carvery as I'm not a fan of those at the best of times. reminds me of School dinners! Also, IMO, a restaurant/pub has got to be really excellent to get those right I believe. And the Wherry simply doesn't fall into that category. So I'm not surprised at London Rascal's lack of enthusiasm for the place,
Regards,
Carole
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oh the joys of boating I couldn't jump now if I tried not that I would
.These days I step decorously off the bathing platform at least that's the theory
regards
Carole
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Yes you're right about never jumping off to moor. I learnt that the hard way. or maybe I should say the wet way! On a previous occasion on the Ouse I jumped onto a section of the bank that unbeknown to me had been undercut by the river and a whole chunk of the bank collapsed into the river taking me with it! My husband hauled me out muttering something about a diet being required! . Regarding my original post, I was hoping that maybe someone had been hiring a boat at the same time from the same yard and maybe would know how the injured lady fared. Because it was obviously a bad break probably involving both bones in the lower leg, we've remained rather concerned as to the outcome. There were two families on board and fortunately they were at the end of their holiday rather than the beginning so not all was lost.
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Last August we moored at Acle to take down our canopy, radar
arch etc. in preparation for going through Yarmouth and were waiting for
the tide when a hire boat came in in front of us. As one of the "crew" jumped
off with the ropes she fell foul of the uneven surface and the crack we heard
was her breaking her leg. We did what we could to help and very fortunately,
the next two ladies on the scene were nurses. One of them took charge in la really proficient way
and stayed with the patient until the arrival of the ambulance.
Does anyone out there know anything about this incident?
We have often wondered what the outcome of this was as it looked to be a pretty
serious break. I don't remember the name of the hire boat but I think it was hired from
the company adjacent to the Acle road bridge.
Regards
Carole
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19 hours ago, BroadScot said:
Wow a forum membeR 116 years old!
You are still very active I see, Carole.
Iain
What I started to say before I got interrupted by a phone call and then timed out before I could edit was Don't be fooled by appearances Iain Some days I feel 160 and as for being active most days my bones and muscles would much rather I wasn't!
regards,
Carole
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19 hours ago, BroadScot said:
Wow a forum membeR 116 years old!
You are still very active I see, Carole.
Iain
Don't be fooled by appearances iain some days I feel more like 160! as for being very active - these days the bones
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1 hour ago, ranworthbreeze said:
It as always been the situation that a new phone installation can cause delays, no exchange equipment, no lines available from the exchange to the cabinet or the cabinet to the house.
Both my father in law and Tan used to work for BT in day, Tan worked in Sales and Les worked in the drawing office.
Regards
Alan
it is often the case with new build the phone line is put in place during the build I knew what our landline number would be before we even moved in. I also worked for the company back in 1900 and frozen to death - when it was the good old GPO.- as a "hello Girl""Strange we were known by that epithet,as it was strictly forbidden to say" hello" when working on the switchboard. In fact every type of call we could conceivably have to deal was carefully scripted and we would have to be word perfect before we were considered qualified.
regards,
Carole
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3 hours ago, ranworthbreeze said:
It is always best practice when dealing with any company to speak to a person to get the job underway but I always follow up with a written confirmation or ask for a letter of confirmation from the person I talked to covering the topics of the conversation.
Regards
Alan
Couldn't agree more, I'm a firm believer a good paper trail. It may be seen as old fashioned today but still produces results.
regards,
Carole
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A close friend re-located last year from north London to Cambridgeshire. He was buying a new house that was still in build. in May (shortly before he moved out of his old home He duly informed BT of his circumstances, explaining that he would be without a house until November and was told that they wouldn't cancel his contract with them rather they would suspend it during the time he was unable to use the facility and to inform them when he moved into his newly built house and normal service would be resumed. Oh if only! Foolishly he did all of this over the phone so no written confirmation. In the event when he finally moved in in December and tried to get a land line connected he was informed that there was a large unpaid debt from non-payment of charges between May and December at his old address and until this was paid no land line would be supplied. It took almost 3 months to get it sorted out during which time he was without a land line and practically climbing the walls with frustration and rage!. A couple of months ago he decided to buy a Sky package and left it to them to make the switch for him, a few days later he received a call from BT asking him why he was l leaving them. He was happy to tell them in precise terms. Whereupon they promptly offered to reduce his monthly rental charge by more than 75%. His response is unprintable here!
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3 hours ago, w-album said:
Fitted carpets cover a multitude of sins.......... and I vowed never to have them on board. Maybe a rug but..........
I was in the front carpet with bare feet (if my feet hadn't been bare, I would not have known) and I suddenly realised the carpet was soggy and needless to say everything else underneath was as well. The drain holes in the ribs were blocked so that the water coming through the stem (due to gribble worm holes) wasn't reaching the bilge pump.
Okay wooden boat!
If we had water coming up under the saloon floor I think I can safely say we'd be sitting on the bottom! As technically, the saloon is at 1st floor level, the engine bay being directly below - the cockpit being above and to the stern. Hence I doubt a carpet could hide water ingress In the saloon, but thank you for your concerns.
regards,
Carole
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2 hours ago, TrevorAndDeirdre said:
We had Stalham Carpets do ours very good job well done and a good price as well. They have just moved office will look up where they are now for you.
Many thanks, much appreciated,
regards,
Carole
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1 minute ago, Mowjo said:Carole! the place below does it all including binding, from what I hear his prices arnt bad for fitting, My son in law does a lot of Geoffs work, if you get stuck message me and I'll pass it on to my son in law and he may do it privately for you as he's self employed,,,Frank,,,,,Rugz N MatzCarpet Retail ShopAddress: 119 High St, Stalham, Norwich NR12 9BAPhone:01692 580896Hours:Open today · 9:30am–4pm
thanks so much for that Frank, I'll pass it onto my other half,
regards,
Carole
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On the back of having White carpets (yes white!) and having looked after
daughter's dog for month last season,we are probably going to have
to re-carpet this season and HWATBO (he who aspires to being to being obeyed)
is worried that the the average carpet dealer won't be familiar enough with boats to
know what's required. So I've told him "worry not there's bound to be
someone on the forum that knows just the place to go". We're based in Brundall
and will need the new carpet to be over sewn at the edges. Any suggestions?
regards,
Carole
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Our first boat was a Shetland 760 one of only 3 built apparently, with a very large petrol engine that coughed politely each time it came within sniffing distance of a fuel pump. There was a gas water heater sited in a cupboard in the cockpit that conked out regularly during use and a shower that was such a palaver to use it was easier to advise folk not to linger down wind of us! Boiling the kettle was a very efficient and the only way of heating the saloon. It also had a gas fridge that, because of the petrol engine,was a definite no no, Ingenious ways of keeping food fresh and wine cool was the order of the day. I actually enjoyed the challenge. The old Flavel 2 - hob/oven/grill,l cooker was the best and most efficient cooker I've ever had, I adored this boat and we kept her for 6 years and and never felt the need for any more mod cons. What she lacked in gadgetry she made up for with charisma in Spades! The boat we have now has every convenience you could wish for but hey! I'm 30 years older and being retired now use the boat much more and for much longer periods and I feel the benefit of l these mod cons .Horses for courses,
regards,
Carole
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Although since becoming a boater 27 years ago it has always been on the back of being a boat owner We did hire boat on the canal du midi about 10 years ago. We had a great holiday, but I didn't retain any particular affection for the boat. A thing of beauty she wasn't! And the heads were a bit on the squalid side if we are being honest. But would I go again? absolutely - in a heartbeat! We hired from company called Connoisseur who have now gone believe. We are always mindful of how very lucky we are to own our own boat and never more so than when we pass a hire boat with everyone huddled inside out of the pouring rain and remember that's their holiday probably for the year whereas we have the luxury of saying to ourselves let's hope the weather picks up soon in the certain knowledge that we will be on board the boat if and when it does.
regards,
Carole
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back in 1995 we bought a Fairline Mirage AC that had been badly neglected, we took her to the great Ouse and we spent every weekend for the next 6 months restoring her to her former glory. We threw everything out, uphholstery, cooker, w.c. , fridge - we even took out the head- linings in an effort to lose the overpowering smell of rancid fat which was truly eye-watering. No effort or expense was spared and at the end of it she looked magnificent. And she gave us many wonderful seasons. Fast forward 11 years I had an illness, the treatment for which left me very debilitated and struggling with the height of the freeboard. Getting on and off was a real problem and I was forced to face the possibility that I may not improve so a change of boat was inevitable. A soon as word got round that we were prepared to sell her she was gone within days of us making the decision to let her go. I've never been so miserable in my life, It was as if the family dog had died . I literally mourned her departure! It took 2 long years for me to get over it. We had a narrow boat built meantime which was so appalling that the company took it back 10 months later and gave us a full refund. after which we acquired another cruiser. having recognised that narrow boating was not for us. I totally understand how some of you get proprietorial and attached to boats you have spent happy holidays on. I never think of a boat as an inanimate object. I try not to get too attached to our present boat. as I never want to go through that again
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we have a boat that although not a huge twin screw has an air draft that prevents us from accessing the Upper Ant and thus Barton Broad which is a real shame. We visited that part when we first came to the Broads in 2010 and had a boat with a lower air draft. However within 3 months of arriving on the Broads we changed to our present boat which we like enough to make up for not being to get to some places Although high, it is very much a river boat rather than a sea boat having 115 hp engine and being 1050 metres in length. One advantage about the height is being able to see over the reed beds to some of the beautiful surrounding countryside which was lost to us on our previous boat. So having a restricting boat has it's advantages.,
regards,
Carole
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While we boat on the Broads we don't live locally so can't legitimately comment on the rights or wrongs of any Norfolk road building scheme. Do agree that housing estates all seem to look the same. However what's new about that? Just look at the suburbs of any major city and I have to think our ancestors said exactly the same thing. Built in the early 1900's, streets and streets of identical houses. Today we say they have "character"compared with modern builds But what did our ancestors think of them I wonder? Very likely the same as we think of the stuff being built now. We bought a new build on a very small development 12 years ago. So do I miss the character of an older property? of course, but do I miss the big heating bills and on-going maintenance? Absolutely not - we now have more dosh and time to spend on boating - it's a no brainer!
regards
Carole
You are still very active I see, Carole.
Iain
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