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A warm welcome from Katie and myself to this friendly corner of the web

We were moored up in the boatyard staithe so gaily well insulated , haven’t travelled far today either moored up in Neatishead dyke , again well shielded

Rub it in why don’t you , lol

Sutton full

Katie has to work till 18:30 so only poodled round to Sutton to wait for her arrival .

I asked the exact question a while ago when we had Cerise Lady serviced and was told that no two engines run exactly the same , especially when they are of an age . That said, they should adjust your throttles so they are balanced so your boat travels straight when they are in the same morse position

VAT is a tax levied by U.K. gov which is collected at source by a third party , ie The holiday company or hire yard , shop , tradesman etc etc ,if the level of vat is reduced then the respective agent has no right to keep monies that were in effect never theirs . When customers paid for their holidays they were subject to x pounds plus vat and if they paid vat at 20% they are legally entitled to a return of the tax reduction given, any retention of these funds I am in no doubt is illegal .

As hopefully will we

Katie and I will be afloat this weekend , picking up our tender and outboard also , so weather permitting we will be able to explore areas previously inaccessible to us , hope to catch up with NBN friends new and old (socially distanced of course) whilst we do . Bar always open !! simon and Kate

Welcome to our friendly corner of the web

A warm welcome to this friendly corner of the web from Katie and I also

There is a (relatively) new American Diner by Wroxham Bridge , and it’s not bad

Parts should cost circa £200 , most garages will quote 4 hours labour , actually takes 2.5 hours max

When solo helming i ALWAYS wear my life saver whilst underway or mooring , Katie wears hers when she goes to lower the mast for bridges , or goes onto the deck when underway. on the Southern waters we wear them as a matter of course , at all times. A moments loss of concentration can cause one to fall overboard and a then a life saver can often live up to its name .

Any gov irrespective of leadership or party can and could only act on the advice given by the experts , and irrespective of party it is highly likely that the same experts would have been called into action . Also any action taken towards management and containment of the virus is dependant on the population adhering to the rules and regulations laid down which we have all seen to be ignored and abused , as a nation we can have no complaints that so and so should have done this or that when a large percentage of the populous behaved and continue to do so in the irresponsible manner that we have all seen . Until a “cure” for Covid-19 is found we will all need to continue to follow the very simple original instructions which is minimise any contact and keep at least 1metre distance ,wash hands or sanitise frequently ,avoid hand to face contact and now in addition wear a mask when indoors , not difficult or confusing and it may well save your life and the lives of others

The Kings Arms at Wroxham (Hoveton for the pedantic) used to display a Broads map in the waterside garden so possibly there ?

If fitted use them , they are an aid . yes they’re reliable

Sadly Horning butchers has closed , excellent butchers in Ludham village by the church 01692 678226 can recommend their lamb kebabs (minted) very highly , and their sausages /burgers are excellent too

He has a good act to follow whilst the pub was closed , I had the details sent to me by the agents as was considering maybe perhaps returning to the trade . It was a condition of the stern on moorings being permitted that they had full time mooring staff during the season

With the amount of 2020 holidays that have been deferred to 2021a fair few holidays will be at 2020 prices no matter what happens to the prices .

Only one patient at the moment in Addenbrookes Cambridge , expected to be released next week

This is a method often used and seen along the Ant , when using this method always approach the spot very slowly with your bow , checking carefully for any underwater obstructions .

Congratulations , have fun . have a pint in The New Inn at Rockland St Mary , it will be a fun evening !!

But you can put a ship in a bottle

I hear Manuel has one to give away