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Well Charlie all I can say is that you have had better luck than we;ve had. On our experiences. we'd do a 30 mile detour to avoid it! Shame really as when we're moored at Oulton it's very convenient. After our first bad experience we went back to give it the benefit of the doubt and it was worse! Regards. Carole

Does anyone know what the situation regarding the Red Herring at Oulton Broad is? It was always our favourite place to eat when moored at Oulton Broad. amazingly good food and atmosphere but the last few times we have been they haven't been open but it doesn't seem to be abandoned either. Regards Carole

Hi Alan, I.'m referring to last summer are you referring to more recent times? Regards, Carole

I Certainly agree with the smoking ban, particularly where food is being served. Someone smoking a cigar and overflowing ashtrays on the adjacent tables - yuk! My husband refused to eat in a pub prior to the ban being imposed, which made the choice of eating venues somewhat limited. We've eaten at the Wherry, Oulton Broad twice. The food both times was truly appalling. The people on the boat moored alongside us had guests for the weekend and made the mistake of taking them to the Wherry for breakfast. They were both disappointed and embarrassed by the awful food. the number of pubs that seem to be closing is testament to the damage that has been done by the smoking ban. Although, there were a lot of pubs closing down before, probably on the back of the drink drive laws being stringently applied. It must be a very difficult trade to be in these days. Carole

The scheme they operated in South Africa appealed to us when we were there, third party insurance is included in what you pay for fuel. If you want fully comprehensive then you organise that through a broker in the usual way. It means there are no uninsured drivers on the road as as soon as you buy fuel you are automatically insured. Also the price is fixed by the government and every petrol station charges exactly the same, you are not allowed to use credit cards to pay for fuel, you have to pay in cash and there is no self service. Sadly you are obliged to remain in your car while someone puts the fuel in your car for you and someone else washes all your windows and then collects payment from you.

We don't use the boat out of "season" unfortunately mostly due to not wanting to repeat going" the proverbial "over apex on icy pontoons. Very painful! so have really loved the pictures of the Northern Broads. Made me feel very nostalgic Can't wait for the Spring. We only get over there from the South about once a year. The trip over has to be planned very carefully as we are a bit on the high side and Radar arch, Canopy etc., has to come down for passage through Yarmouth and I refuse to do Breydon Water out in the open in the pouring rain! Glad you enjoyed the holiday, Thanks to the excellent photos, we were all able to enjoy it with you. Many thanks! regards Carole

have just discovered/joined this forum and very much enjoying reading all the posts. You all seem so friendly nothing too heavy going on which makes a pleasant change. Would like to endorse the seasons greetings to one and all. best wishes to everyone, Carole