YnysMon

Good luck to them. Good to see new pubs opening.

Last couple of times we moored at Langley BA moorings both sides of private moorings were pretty much packed, and I’m not talking about out of season. What’s going on there? That’s not just about a few boats changing hands.

Actually, I feel a bit guilty about posting that particular clip of the band. Not the finest moment, but I messed up other video attempts.

Definitely not! The thing about trombones is they are just about the most delicate instruments in a brass/silver band. Woe on you if you accidentally tap your trombone slide against anything, you’ll probably have ruined it.

Phew. A hot afternoon, involving a 20 minute or so walk along the Grand Union Canal as far as the new pub: The Warbler on the Wharf, which has been built alongside the new Campbell Wharf Marina. Harry's band was book to play there from 3-5 this afternoon. Luckily the rest of us and the dogs got a table in the shade. VID_20230610_153841091.mp4 Ooh, and a bit of news. Before they got going I had a word with the conductor and soprano cornet player (the people in charge!) to ask if I could maybe rejoin one of the training bands, thinking maybe start again with the 'C' band. Turns out they have too many trainee trombonists already in C Band and need a trombone for B band, so I'd best start practising! I'll be rejoining late July.

Graham and Seren are out at agility classes this morning, so Alec thought he’d take Pozzie out for a walk. They only got as far as the park when Poz decided he didn’t want to go any farther. Alec thought he’d run with him on the lead, letting Poz set the direction. He ran straight home. He’s not a happy bunny when both Graham and Seren go out.

I will bear all that lot in mind. LOL. Somehow September doesn't seem that far off. Sad I know, as I'm not wishing the summer away.

Woohoo! Just got some brilliant news! I've had confirmation that my application for the fancy sounding MARS (Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme - i.e. voluntary severance) has been approved. So I should be retiring at the end of September at the latest, depending on whether I take outstanding leave in the summer or leave it until the end. Feel like...

I have no end of admiration for your positive attitude Ian. I'd probably be crushed.

Glad to hear that Caister got Newfie approval. Looks like you are going to have a fine time weather wise, though Graham tells me it's going to be cooler on the east coast (which the Newfies will probably appreciate). Have a great time!

The thing on the Broads further down river (Stokesby, Stracey, Burgh Castle, Polkey Mill etc.) that the tide rising description is accurate, even thought the river flow is still going out. We've sat on Polkey's Mill a few times seeing the boat rise against the quay head whilst the flow is still going down river.

That's a big relief! Let's all cross our fingers the agreement can be extended beyond 2028. Thanks I'm sad about the loss of Langley obviously, but can see the reasons which led to it.

I've been relying on this excellent resource for years and have also been dismayed that there aren't any predictions for 2024. I hope that's not a resource lost? I've had a try at doing my own tide tables for the weeks we have in 2024, based on difference between tide predictions in Dover. I've worked on an assumption that Gt Yarmouth YS low tide is 2 hours 20 minutes earlier than Dover. If that's wrong then all my calculations will be out. I've used the same assumptions for low tide that are in the Shorebase tide tables, so: St Olaves and Reedham, low tide an hour and a half earlier than Gt Yarmouth Buckenham, Loddon and Acle, an hour earlier than St Olaves and Reedham Potter, Ludham Bridge, Horning, Oulton, Beccles and Brundall half an hour earlier than Buckenham etc. Wroxham and Norwich, another half hour earlier. Also, the Shorebase tables suggest high tide is normally 5 hours 15 minutes later. When we are actually on the Broads I now rely on the Aweigh App, which I find pretty accurate. However, it's useful having an idea of what the tides are likely to be for forward planning, Whether it's feasible to go south or not and so on.

Yes, I'm sure CC is referring to Breydon Bridge, but the warning is very much welcomed. It does look rather confusing as you approach due to the scaffolding etc.

I’m obviously reading all the info provided from both sides re:Langley Dyke with interest, and hope there might, eventually, be a reconciliation. Is there any news about Gaye’s Staithe?

Slow U down!

We were allocated the first week of the Autumn quarter, at the end of August, but we did a swap with a family that had school age grandchildren. I love visiting the Broads at the beginning of July. It reminds me of the first few years’ hires we did. The days are so long! We’ll have a long gap after July though. Can’t complain, we’ve done very well so far this year.

Some brilliant news. Having been told on the 8th May by the Wroxham Bridge pilot that they could no longer take private boats through, once home I contacted NBD (on behalf of the Syndicate) to ask whether they would consider allowing the Syndicate to use their services. Yes they will! Isn't that good! I had a reply from James Knight confirming it. I think (depending on river levels) we might be spending some time above Coltishall when we have our next allocation from 30th June. Only three weeks and a bit (23 sleeps) to go!

The last few times we've stopped on the Hardley Mill pontoon I've thought to myself that it won't be too long before a major upgrade will be needed as the pontoon itself is plastic and several of the cleats that you tie up to are missing. So it might be a good thing if they BA are willing to take that one on. I doubt the Mill charity could afford to do it. They probably got a special grant to install the first set of pontoons, but you know what these grants are like, it's often easier to get money for a new project than an ongoing maintenance one. I hope it is preserved anyway, as it's one of our favourite moorings.

Ooo...how can you even suggest that? Surely port and starboard are the only terms allowed!

Protest, whoever heard of such a thing? And on the Broads!

Welcome to the forum.

Both Langley Dyke and Gaye’s Staithe are still listed as BA moorings on the BA website.

That’s probably accurate.

Has any one else come across this YouTube vlog about a canal boater that has the ultimate personally made boat? My favourite bit is the description of his control panel as ‘the most retro-futuristic controls you’ll ever see’. His ingenuity has no bounds.