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Meg last won the day on July 19 2019

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  1. Thank you for your observations, I am coming down on Thursday to have a look. My Marina being very kind and helpful offering alternatives.
  2. Hello everyone' the reports of my demise are premature! My Norfolk Dream is moored stern on in Wroxham and it's like climbing the Eiger to get on or off. Water levels are the lowest I have seen. Is this a general occurrence or is there a drain hole open somewhere? Alternatively I will have to buy a hoist. Hope to see you out and about soon.
  3. Hi' so nice to have the Captain blogging again and hearing you others are out and about. I hope to have a chug or two on Norfolk Dream during the winter. Is there electric at Sutton staithe and Neatishead? Like to keep quietly warm overnight. Hope to see some of you around. Thanks Robin you cheer me up.
  4. Oh dear wish I had stayed. It was lovely to meet you all at Ranworth, it made my first solo chug very memorable. Thank you for helping me cast off. Safe and sound on home mooring with no problems. I hope you had a lovely meal and some good fun .
  5. I will come as soon as allowed pubs or not,last year was not the best with chemotherapy and hair loss. This year has started well recovering and growing new hair thanks to excellent NHS. Norfolk Dream needs some TLC which I cannot wait to give her. Hoping for good news tomorrow from Boris and pubs would be a nice bonus
  6. Thanks folks I don't feel so bad now.
  7. Hi fellow boaters. Just an apology to the two or three boats I met as I left Wroxham. I had a row boat on my starboard side' the sun blinding me and my hat below. decks. My boat had had a steering leak fixed which I didn't realise until I got the email. So instead of my usually a bit slack steerage, suddenly it is spot on and I hadn't found my mid point, I had taken the helm from my friend who dashed off hat hunting. So thanks for the shouted comments and wild waves! I don't blame you one little bit. I promise to do better next time. Meanwhile no one hit or swamped, the crew lectured on sunhat positions and explanations to friends about boating language. Happy days ,good job I only have 3 friends with new rules.
  8. Meg

    Learning The Ropes

    Thank you I have learned not to try and steer but get lined up and go back with minimal adjustment. i need 2 more feet at the front to achieve this comfortably. Or instead of calling out nervously stand on your boat and give some practical guidance. I need to know where to position myself so when I pivot I'm in the right place. Oh well I am sure the adventures of Norfolk Dream will eventually be hassle free, meanwhile many thanks and wave in a friendly manner if you see me..
  9. Meg

    Learning The Ropes

    Thank you everyone it is that finger pontoon with another boat alongside that is the worry, my crew are ready with a spare fender and boat hook so that is not the worry. There are two boats moored along side opposite my mooring so when I am going forward to get lined up there really is no room for error. I will persevere and work out prop walk' I think it pulls to port. I think it is having a nervous audience worrying me. Happy Days ahead
  10. Hello everyone . I wonder if anyone can recommend a course of instruction. I have had plenty of hire craft experience but mostly bath tub style. I now have Norfolk Dream a 29' Broom HT. Whilst I understand and can safely carry out general cruising. I would like instruction on getting into small space stern moorings. I have bow thrusters but my Marina mooring is tight, I almost wiped out a tethered dingy yesterday much to the annoyance of those concerned. It is about what position to start turns etc and how to judge front distance when you cannot see it. I thought I had heard of someone offering (paid of course) to do training courses. I just want to feel able to enjoy her. Many thanks
  11. I loved all the photographs, thank you if Norfolk Dream provides that much pleasure I will be well happy. On another topic my boat needs some TLC in the window dep't, Where can you get flocked rubber window channelling. I've seen it on line but have no idea what size I need. the helm windows are worst but reckon the rest could do with a bit of love too. As ever grateful for your wisdom.
  12. Meg

    Nanni Engines

    Thank you everyone that's very helpful. What with lockdown not been any further than Salhouse yet but she has a Garmin measuring device and seems to perform like the Brittany one. I will look out for Norfolk Lady and give you a shout. I bought her from Norfolk Boat Sales as part exchange. She is a lovely boat. Again good info thanks
  13. Meg

    Nanni Engines

    Hello Forum friends I wonder if anyone can tell me what HP a Nanni 50 engine is. I purchased Norfolk Dream earlier this year and despite hanging upside down in the engine bay only have advertised 50 as engine type and the Nanni website is a minefield. Just trying to get some idea of likely fuel consumption. Many thanks
  14. Wow what a great poem, bang went my resolve not to get emotional! I live alone with my poodle Harry but neighbours are ready if I need anything. I am really eager to get back to the Broads as we all are. I exchanged Legacy (Alpha 29) for Norfolk Dream Broom 29 HT. Apart from my demonstration run she sits patiently waiting. I did get curtains home for a wash then lockdown. I hope you are staying safe God Bless
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