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Wyndham
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51 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said:
Another thought for the day, for how much longer will the PC feminist brigade allow us to call boats 'she'?
Ladies, like boats, should have shapely transoms!
The girl on that boat is looking at you JM
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8 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said:
Perhaps I should have written 'have transoms that are pleasing to the eye' then !
No you shouldn't
You should have said boats are beautiful, women are beautiful, (it would be OK to have your fingers crossed behind your back)
Stop digging
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9 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said:
Another thought for the day, for how much longer will the PC feminist brigade allow us to call boats 'she'?
Ladies, like boats, should have shapely transoms!
Blimey JM, you must have been on the sauce and had target painted on your head.
All women and boats have shapely transoms, just some are the wrong shape.
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10 hours ago, JennyMorgan said:
Why is it that sailing boats can manage perfectly well without a reverse gear/brakes but a motor boat seemingly can't?
Too obvious attempt....be more subtle next time.
Surprised you ever caught any fish.
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17 hours ago, Ray said:
Bird strike! All safe thankfully
Yikes!!
I feel bad now.
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Alls good.
He's gone now.
Pest
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Please go away.
How many circuits do you need to do before heading to Turkey.
Not a peaceful evening.
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19 minutes ago, BroadAmbition said:
I have often wondered if that is indeed the case. Only one way to find out is to remove the tape, moor up then wait and see. Contacting the Ba and asking them with the location is also another method
Griff
The one north of Barton I have moored at and removed the tape, I've also seen a hire boat moor there and remove the tape (couple of years back) but it just keeps getting put back.
Contacting the BA might be an idea to find out if it's anything official.
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On 11/08/2018 at 17:50, TheQ said:
Not the slightest interest in 22 over paid men chasing around after a bit of leather on a plastic (partly) pitch. Or however many men it is that fight over a strange shaped ball.
I had never lived close to a first division team and never could understand people getting attached to clubs to which they had no connection. The nearest I've lived to a top flight club is now, with Norwich City, But after 60 years thing to avoid watching sport I'm not changing now.
As for attending round ball sport it's much more expensive than sailing, I'll stick to that.
You know, this reply has me agreeing and disagreeing in equal quantities.
I too am fed up with 22 over paid men etc. but it wasn't like that 50 years ago. Back then going to the game on the weekend was the big thing of the week, a much more level playing field in terms of quality, hardly anyone local supporting Man. United or Liverpool, just local teams, WHU, Spurs, Woolwich, Charlton etc. Like most drugs it had you hooked. Football has changed over the years, some things for the better, some for the worse.
The advent of Sky has made the experience so much better for the armchair fan at the expense of the fans who attend the games, consequently we have "fans" who have never seen their team play and who "support" teams hundreds of miles away because they are successful.
It is now a media hyped product which draws in far more than it's really worth, but while the viewers will pay for it the players will get paid silly amounts. Remember, it wasn't always like this and when a drug hooks you it takes a lot of effort to kick it.
I miss going, miss the banter, mates, the songs, drunken chats with strangers on trains, the apprehension of expecting a slap, there's so much but the time was right to stop and I don't regret that decision.
Now Mr Q, let me say, Norwich is a great family club and Delilah has put in place some of the best food and drink facilities I have ever experienced as a visiting fan so can I suggest you go and try it without prejudice. Try and go to a local derby with Ipswich, you just might enjoy it.....Reason I say that....some 10 years Mrs W bought me a surprise long weekend on a boat, I can't say I was overly impressed but loved it and now own one....you just never know.
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In the past I've mentioned a wild mooring north of Barton which has been taped off suggesting "No Mooring".. nothing official..just tape.
The tape has now made another appearance, just south of Barton...nothing official...just tape.
Who is putting it there and why?
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Tipping for a pump out... no
It's a service advertised for a price, that's it.
I also don't understand this "it's a dirty job" sentiment, it doesn't seem that dirty to me, it's not like I'm asking someone to stick their bare hands into the tank and scoop stuff out...all they have to do is connect a hose.
Having said that I will always tip or some other form of thanks (usually beer) to show appreciation of service or help beyond what could reasonably be expected.
Slightly off topic, but one of my tanks now has a gauge on....how long before I recover the cost on having fewer pump outs.......
(I know the answer is never)
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Whufc.
Born and grew up within walking distance. (long walk mind)
Uncle took me when I was 10
Followed them all over the country and only gave up my season ticket last year cos I hate that poxy stadium and all that goes with it.
COYI
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Vaughan...seriously....
....have you ever thought of writing a book.
There seems a lot of interesting stuff you have to tell.
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Where's the rainy day pictures?
Come on, don't think you can get away with fluffing up your holiday tale by leaving out the bad bits.
BTW....did you know your boat has a song?
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Loads of wasps at the fur and feather today. One group of drinkers first blamed the koppaberg for them being pestered, then decided to change tables to try to avoid being bothered, (didn't work) then finally blamed it on one of the blokes aftershave and went inside.
If you've got the temprament to keep calm around them all is usually fine, if you haven't, August sucks.
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29 minutes ago, garryn said:
Yes it's about a twenty minute walk. Probably a bit longer on the way back.
Thanks.
Definitely longer on the way back!!
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....can you walk to The Lion from them?
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35 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said:
You say " Honestly Dr, It's not brain surgery!
So here I am with a Solid Fuel Rocket Booster in one hand and a packet of Teflon coated O rings in the other and I have to say .."Honestly Dr. it's not brain surgery"...he'll think I'm a loon...especially if he's not a Doctor.
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23 hours ago, scaniaman said:
Don`t forget "its not rocket science" MM
I've often wondered....
If you are a Rocket Scientist how do you explain to someone your job is not that difficult?
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1 hour ago, Katiew said:
Crikey, I feel a tad bilious now too! That fills me with horror- a disaster waiting to happen. As someone who has two kids under the age ten aboard, we have a very clear and small set of rules so nobody can ‘forget’ one:
1) boat engine starts= life jackets on
2) when we are doing any manoeuvre that isn’t cruising in a straight line, (mooring, leaving a mooring, changing rivers, going through a bridge, etc) kids must be inside boat with windows closed and sat down
3) when underway, allowed to come into the upper helm area if driving from there but cannot leave the ‘square’ (so no walking round decks)
4) if windows or hatches open, not even the end of your nose can go past the frame
5) all above applies to kids and dog equally
Works for us.....
if I caught one of mine dangling out like you saw today, boat would be sold in a nano second.....
Wise words Katiew.
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22 minutes ago, Smoggy said:
Of the back I assume, legs and propellers really don't make a good mix and you just know if he fell in the first thing the helm will do is reverse towards him.
Off the side Smoggy. The helm wouldn't have known if he fell in.
Honestly, even now thinking about it turns my stomach.
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I really did have a sick feeling in my stomach when I witnessed this.
A boat went past with a young lad, maybe 10-11, he had his arms and elbows on the side deck (think of when you swim up to the edge of a swimming pool) and was lowering himself so his feet dragged in the water. No lifejacket. Parents seemingly unaware.
I had to watch this for a few hundred yards til they went out of view, all the time praying he didn't fall in.
I don't want to preach, but urge all parents to be aware of what your kids are doing when afloat.
If only one parent reads this and takes notice it would have been worth it.
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25 minutes ago, BroadAmbition said:
Funniest moment? (Which I got a telling off for) - at around 0030 one morning Mrs G was stargazing from the well deck
Griff
You need to work on your moves if she's still out at that time
Was proper hot though eh!
Passed you once, exchanged waves.
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First Ever Time
in Broads Chat
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Hi Bubba,
It's a tricky one this as what you're proposing for the week is possible but there could be some issues.
The tide times are not great.
You could do this,
Sat - north somewhere not, far from Richardsons.
Sun - Bimble around and then aim to be at Gt. Yarmouth for 5-30/6.00 pm for crossing Breydon (slack is 6.00pm) and on to a mooring, Reedham/ Hardley/Cantley.
Mon - off to Norwich for the day/night.
Tue - Bimble around and end up mooring within easy striking distance of Gt. Yarmouth.
Wed - Early start to arrive Gt Yarmouth 8-30/9.00 (Slack is at 7-20 but should be OK)
Thur - Head back up north wherever.
Fri - Bimble around and moor up close to Ricchos for the return Sat. morning.
So it could be done, however, the late crossing of Breydon on Sunday doesn't leave a lot of time to find a mooring before dark and it will probably be busy as it's Bank Holiday weekend. You will also have to deal with some strong tides which may not be the best thing as this is your first time. I feel you could be adding stress when that's the last thing you want to do.
If it were me, I'd have a cruise to Gt. Yarmouth to spend a day/night there. Make sure you arrive and leave when the rangers are on duty to assist you. If a visit to Norwich is a must then I'd get the train from Wroxham (Hoveton really). Only takes about 15 mins.
Have a great holiday.