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Thanks MM absolutely.
I am actually in Highlander's camp ( and I believe of many) I intensely dislike the attitude that everyone may have a dog if they want one. I used to ride my bicycle past a house near mine when a child 10 or so , I couldn't avoid it there were not other routes and every time I did a huge white German Shepherd would come rushing out and try to bite my pedals and or feet I didn't ask which . Scared the bejeesus out of me the first time. Bit me a few times but In those days ( 70s) it was seen as a hazard of bike riding. The thing was totally bonkers. Our 14 yr old blind fat old Labrador got jumped by a maniac standard poodle too about that time. More close to home a few years ago out walking with our two Airedales ( both off the lead both walking to heel) Oxygen thief asks are your dogs ok , we say yes, then immediately he released his huge Japanese Akita which promptly grabbed Barney by the head ( in its mouth) and pushed him over backwards dislocating both hips. I could hear the teeth grinding on Barneys skull, the whimpering was horrendous .
I am afraid at that point my memory fades as I don't really remember what I actually did, but years and years of Kung fu training kicked in and apparently in full stance and screaming like a loon I kicked the thing repeatedly until it let Barney go ( I don't remember anything) then advanced on its owner muttering something about him being next. Fiona grabbed me and interrupted my rage red mist or whatever and I stopped and let the guy go. Took Barney to vets where he nearly died of shock only his size saved him.
Best bit is this loon was continuing to do this for a few weeks more and his last effort was very unfortunate for him and his poor dog . He chose an off duty police dog as a victim of his sick perverted game. The Akita was dead ( shot) and he arrested within hours .
My point is that control of a dog doesn't depend on the lead it depends on the psychology of the dog and it's relationship and understanding with its alpha person ( whoever that is) . Walk through any park and one can see many examples of snarling dogs on leads ( front paws usually off the ground ) mostly caused by the anxiety of the owner which the poor dog picks up and reacts to.
we have big dogs and the number of people who think it's appropriate to pick up their tiny thing and hold it up where it snarles and barks is quite disappointing. I inevitably reply that he already had his breakfast as he sits there wagging his signaling device at the other dog wondering what he did wrong.
In Germany (NRW) dogs had to be tested if they were more than 20 cm in height or 10 kg in weight. The test involved dog in room and a lifelike child doll is thrown in. Dog mustn't pick up or react like it's a toy. There were other tests but you see the point. Responsibility is the key here not the dog. Responsibility to train your dog understand your dog and control your dog without strangling it to breathlessness on a lead.
In summary I stand with you highlander where we perhaps differ is I blame entirely the ignorant fearful and paranoid owner not the dog who is just doing what the owner communicated. Whether that is verbally or subconsciously.
I will endeavor to be more precise in my ramblings in future apologies for any insult taken as none was intended.
Next time you see us stop by and meet Boris the big teddy bear horse Airedale. He likes ear rubs and ice cream. We will have Monty with us in Oct too ( currently 10 weeks old and 9 kg and learning what he can and can't do with his needle teeth and strong jaws)
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Hylander,
im not entirely certain I understand the intention or reason for your quote . My comment is clearly aimed at the irrational fearful untrained ignorant human holding the lead of an out of control dog.
were you holding your dog when you were mauled ? otherwise I fail to recognize the intention of your comment.
The issue I am raising is the ignorance of humans trying to control an animal with no knowledge, training or even rudimentary understanding of what motivates a dog.
There are millions of such individuals, undoubtedly the dog that mauled you was owned by one such as I describe.
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If you're terrified the dog on lead or not will know it.
Off the lead a correctly socialized dog will leave you alone. One on a lead will be influenced by the emotional state of the person holding the lead. Which would you prefer .
nature or some paranoid fearful afraid human ?
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Biased Broadcasting. Left leaning.
Bleeding heart liberals.
You just described the BBC and the Guardian. You are aware of course that the BBC buys over 80% of the paper versions of the Guardian. More echo chamber rubbish.
Jesus I was borne into an end terrace council house BBC and GUARDIAN. Can just evaporate as far as I am concerned.
Wake up smell the coffee. Move out and see for real what the BBC really is.
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I have seen so many incidents of dogs not under control and guess what folks they were all on a lead. Being on a lead does not indicate control either in law or in fact.
Anyone who has seen Boris knows he responds to hand signals commands and whistles when off his lead. He does not chase anything I don't give him permission to chase and dogs on leads with their anxious owners communicating fear and aggression are the problem not properly brought up socialized and trained dogs. The idea that on a lead is under control has been disproven many times in court already. The folks who need the training are the potential owners. Where we live all dogs are registered with the town hall paid for 110CHF each per year and MUST be trained .
The U.K. Has huge lessons to learn about responsible dog ownership.
Lead or nonlead the issue is the owner and training .
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She and BF are at Womack tonight. Go say hi in the pub .
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Malanka is now having her Gearbox removed at Brooms. Will keep everyone updated with what they find.
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Seen plenty of boats planing a beautiful pearl 40 something out on a demo last week. Water skiers outside the pub in Brammerton which we go to watch as they are very good.
Does anyone know what the speed limits are officially recorded as?
The reason i ask is that in my work I deal with national authorities and the issue of rounding on a daily basis. Technically for me if the limit is stated in the documents as 5 rather than 5.0 then anything up to 5.5 is not really outside the limit as stated. Plus how many speed recorders on boats are actually that accurate. They are that precise of course but precision and accuracy are not the same. Ask any engineer.
Personally I am more concerned with wash than speed. Why not have wash limited boats ( within reason) we don't leave any wash at all short of 5 mph. Unless we tow our sailing tender in which case it's much bigger. A guy actually came up to me and said they knew something about wash in the fifties didnt they last week. I had to agree.
Having witnessed one of Timbos encounters ( I had just put the video camera down) with simply appalling boat handling and heard seen and fealt the sickening crunch resulting from a pivoting 42 footer slamming the corner of the boat into the side of RT opposite the Swan. I can honestly opine from experience that my major concern is boat handling not speeding or wash. Where were the authorities when RT was struck such a blow. Having been told after being struck five times ( yes five) by a large cruiser attempting to moor with tide and wind ( yes it was pointed out they should come in the other way) at Acle bridge that and I quote " it's ok dear that's what insurance is for", by the harpie masquerading as a boater it beggars belief it really does.
Make the hand over an hour for new hirers and less for more experienced people and have a short test or skill demonstration to the insurers before they insure privateers. Companies won't insure folks with no driving license and I would suggest some vessels are insured for considerably more than their owners car.
Sick boat owner rant over.
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Malankas tonnage ( original) and number are carved / branded in onto the first deck beam forward of the cockpit. It's quite striking when you first see it. 9.8 tons in 1953. Was heavy even then considerably heavier now.
I don't think we will be able to make although not actually got round to joining said club yet ( nothing but inertia) . Old lady is currently in Brooms having gearbox repaired after last weeks debacle. She is also featured on the Broom FB page too. They said lots of nice things.
Back to work now
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Thanks Ray.
9 months wait and then something else gives up the ghost .
its enough to make you weep
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Go down saaarf, lots of them down there.
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Ok here we are in Switzerland and NOT in Beccles.
We we were having a lovely two up cruise just Fiona and myself and we had just had a lovely evening with Alex and Lorna from Braveheart whilst moored at the beautiful setting that is the waterside inn in Brammerton. If you've never been it is so worth a visit. The staff are lovely and the food is exceptional.
next morning plan was to pootle down to Loddon visit the fantastic butchers there and barbecue with Braveheart Thursday and BA and crew on Friday. As is quite normal for old woodies, the lovely old lady or cantankerous old biddy depending on your view of life decided otherwise. We headed to Brundle to pump out Braveheart and fill up Mal with water, jobs done we attempted to reverse out of the mooring we were in and brmmm brmm, engine on no gearbox action, oops try again, brrm brrm, er noooop. Oh bother dash I said. Quickly rushing to the decks to throw Alex and Lorna a line each to tug us back to the quayside. We were stuck.
I went to see the very helpful Tom in the Broom main office and ask for their assistance and despite being incredibly busy he left his desk and dived head first into Mals nether regions to check out the gearbox for us. After adding some oil and a quick check it was still no go. It was then I remembered two squeaks I heard when we moored up. Ah said Tom sounds like the plates. Can you fix it for us I asked, of course we can said Tom. Unfortunately not until Monday as everyone is booked out on jobs. This effectively killed the weekend and is just fate when stuff happens. Tom arranged for Mal to be taken to the under cover shed to wait for the guys to sort her out and we started to notify people of our non participation in the Beccles meet et al.
We we also had to make arrangements to get home so phones in hand Fiona and I did what we could. We formulated a plan and with the help of Alex who kindly drove us to Stalham we packed up the boat , packed Millie the girl from Coventry ( She is a car) and headed to the Ramada just outside Dover to sleep one night and catch the early doors P&O ferry to Calais in the morning. The journey there was fun as it was a sunny day we had the top down and listened to 8 cylinder music all the way. We found an AMAZING Indian restaurant the Rajmahal just by the hotel and as we hadn't eaten all day we stuffed our faces with whatever we fancied. The staff were marvellous, food was amazing and if you're ever in the area Whitfield near Dover, then go you won't regret it.
So so here we are back in Bern, where yesterday it was 30 degrees and now we get to pick up Monty our new Airedale horse sorry puppy tomorrow instead of next Thursday.
Thanks to to everyone who helped us Tom at Brooms, Alex and Lorna and the Rajmahal guys for a super meal.
if you want to see Mal check out the Broom FB page there is a picture there of her , we didn't add that she was broken it didn't fit with the spirit of their post. But there she is for all to see in the place of her birth in 1952.
More to to come when we have news.
M&F
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Unfortunately we are back home now but it's great to see Big BA and little BA both under sunny Beccles sky
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We are currently enjoying a consoling Indian meal in small village near Dover. Have hotel booked tonight and ferry tomorrow morning.
Bitter er disappointment but stuff happens then you deal with it. Enjoy the show and the whole weekend
Martin and Fiona
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No no no straw can't hold refined beverages one needs glass otherwise it drips everywhere.....Who'd a thunk it a straw cup...
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Dear All
Phil is still there, still doing his usual fantastic job with great service, smile and a generosity of spirit. I am really pleased Malanka is still in good hands. Great to see the location back to its original ownership too.
Malanka will be there this coming Saturday morning. She will be receiving some more TLC from Phil before we head out later.
Great post lovely to celebrate good news and hopefully the start of a great success story. Now all they need are some bigger boats to really cap it off. Come on you know you want to....Can't beat the marketing power of a Chocolate box location opposite the Museum of the Broads and Vulcan too steaming up the view. I'm such an old romantic.......
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They are beautiful boats and superbly kept.
I would not recommend either of them as starter boats though unless you have deep velvet lined pockets, or Doug and Timbo's talent with a saw. The prices are really good but then for woodies that's usually the case. The sting is the toal cost over 5 years of ownership (cost in time and or money), which if you're lucky would be the rough equivalent of a more highly priced GRP design.
If you're not so lucky (white Heron / Snowgoose) Both of which were superbly kept boats with a slight, unknown at the time, sting in the tail.
There are other things to consider too, mooring location and the type of cruising you wish to do and so on.
Whatever they are beautiful boats and I hope they both get new custodians as mad about wooden boats as we are.
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We always sound the horn and last week it was a jolly good job too. We came through from the upstream side to absolute mahem. Day boats x3 jostling for position, pilot equiped hire boat backing away from the quay (he heard the horn and kept going backwards), another hire boat starting to moor at the quay, hireboat exiting NBD and the trip boat turning into NBD. Was a lot of fun.
The horn also alerts the Ghouls and nay sayers who inhabit the riverbank in the hope of a collision or slight oopsie. I like to disappoint them. One thing I would say is never go in so quickly that you can't back out if you need to, better to back out than crash.
Our horn always freaks out the dog which in itself is quite amusing but not with so many boats about. We have a routine, "grab Boris " beeep /honk "ok let him go"...LOL Beep and Honk sound so inadequate I must admit to being jealous of Charlie's Horn...Oh err missus.
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Yes. Good idea.
If windy you can sit in the lee of the boat and be warm cosy and sunbathe. Useful for fishing too but most of all they have a little pocket in the arm for holding beer wine or other cool fermented or distilled beverages. What's not to like.
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A friend from Uni who studied the same course as me oh so many years ago actually works for the monitoring station / program for migratory birds in the UK and they sample bird poop collected from all over the country and test it for many different diseases. Flu being just one of many they monitor. You could say it's a bit of a s**t job actually.
If you think about it its quite a responsible job and a really good idea. One thing I do know though the pay is not great...
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do you have big feet and so big slippers too??
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Sorry but so what. Not going to panic about one bird with H5N8 especially since it's a bird and guess what they get BIRD FLU.
H5N1 is a different story but that is the link they made saying the virus. Well yes of course all bird flu types are H5 something. Sensationalist claptrap for the Masses. Ok I exaggerate it is the EDP after all.
Nothing to see here move along please .
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When the heavens opened later in the day ?
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Fiona and I just have to plan when we get darn saaarf and where we spend Thursday evening. Loads to choose from.
Will keep you lot updated.
Its fun this stuff. Reminds me of a certain CinC with a big grey boat...lol
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Some Good News For The Norfolk Broads
in Broads Chat
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You do "know" what certifiable means don't you ?
You two could easily have a picnic with no sandwiches.
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