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We arrived in Horning on Wednesday 24th staying in the B&B dinner then in the swan was ok my first choice sirloin steak not available so I had the ribeye Mick chose the Lamb dishes both pretty good , next day we were supposed to go to Suffolk to visit Sister-in-law but due to circumstances that was cancelled so we took the car up to the north coast and had a meander lovely too although very cold.
Dinner in the fish restaurant then Friday we picked up Aqua we had a 12.00 start time so a quick shop and we were at the boatyard just before , boat was ready had our induction and got everything onboard we were away about 12:45.
We headed out and as it was bitterly cold although when in the sun it was better we checked out Ranworth and there were loads of spaces so we moored up and put the power on.Dinner was going to be Ludham butchers steak and kidney pies with Jacket potatoes unfortunately when we tried to light the oven it would not stay on it lit but the moment you took your hand off it went out we tried and tried so I phone the yard they tried to talk us through but it was soon clear we were doing the right thing so an engineer came out change the knobs got the oven on then left 10 mins later it went out but we did manage to relight it but by this time we were a bit frazzled so we ordered a curry .
Saturday still cold so we thought a pub meal and a sheltered mooring so we headed for Womack the dyke was empty apart from a single boat but with the high water levels I’m finding getting on and off a bit of an issue so we went for the Staithe just about got off ok
Late lunch in kings arms Mick had the homemade pie of the day it was huge but looked and tasted delicious I had fish and chips that to was really nice too a short cold walk then back onboard to warm up.
Sunday was another bitterly cold day wind and rain so we were looking for another mooring with electric and found Horning Staithe almost empty moored up and plugged in I have to confess that turned into a lazy day I stayed snuggled in my fleecy joggers and top all day and didn’t leave the boat bliss just reading , chatting and snoozing we had the pies and potatoes for dinner pies were really good.
Monday morning dawned bright and sunny still a bit breezy but looking good so we set of with Gaye Staithe in mind had a great cruise along the Bure and up the Ant bridge showing tad over 8 foot so no problem when we were on Barton we decided to try Neatishead as we knew there is electric there so that’s what we did and arrived to a completely empty mooring, Mick backed in and as the new key heading is slightly higher towards the back I got of very easily electric on a quick tidy and we were off for the first walk of the trip had a good mooch around then found our way back to the pub , a few drinks and a light lunch didn’t find the menu great but back on board we had left over curry for dinner.
Tuesday another bright sunny morning we decided to return to Womack and have another meat in the kings arms , beautiful morning to meander down the Ant truly lovely had a lovely display from a kingfisher just past Irstead flew beside us back and forth for quite a while mooring secure walk to the pub and another lovely meal.
Wednesday was supposed to be quite warm so we decided to go back to Ranworth where we can get off and have a really nice walk that exactly what we did and arrived around 10am to a completely empty Staithe we headed for the side but the very end nearest the broad I was to regret this later, as we had got a mooring I went into the Granary and booked us a table for that evening, we took a lovely walk along the lanes watching the reed harvest being unloaded but turned back after the bridal path became really muddy walked to the reserve and then on up past the church and back to the pub we shared a small pizza for lunch and sat in the sun it was lovely,back on board the sun was really nice and I enjoyed a late afternoon watching the comings and goings.
By the time we were ready to go to dinner the wind had suddenly reappeared and was giving us quite a bashing being on the end Staithe by now full so no chance of moving that night I was kept awake for hours listening to the waves hit the side of the boat it finally quietened down around 3am
Dinner was ok nicely presented good service but we both found the menu a bit restrictive and a pet hate of Micks who had ordered steak is that it came to him cut into slices .
We knew the plan for Thursday was to return to the boatyard as we had a table booked in the fish restaurant that evening so after a leisurely breakfast we left Ranworth moments before 10am so we did get our full 24hours , surprisingly this trip we hadn’t visited either Salhouse or south Walsham so we took a little tour around and finally arrived at the yard around midday, set about packing up the car and cleaning we then headed out to get some shopping to take home back on board we finished the jobs and walked to the ferry inn for a couple of beers it was a glorious day and really warm,as we sat there a Red Kite was flying around over head Mick has a video if I can I will post .
Walked to the village for dinner via the New inn for a quick pint , him not me and into dinner food and service perfect we really love this place still light even at 9 to walk back to the boat an early night as we planned a very early start.
I was awake just after 4am so got up did final pack and tidy washed and cleaned bathroom loaded last bits in car and we were away before 5:30 am a reasonable drive home it’s just over 400 miles we had pouring rain until just past Salisbury then it dried up with a stop for a quick bite to eat and a toilet break we arrived home at 1:15 so about 7:20 driving time much better than last years 10 hours 30 minutes.
We had a lovely week will miss not being here until next June we have booked Silent Emblem for 2 weeks then and this September we will try the Thames first time ever I’m a bit worried I’m not good with the unknown and moorings and stuff we will see how it goes.
Helen thanks for mentioning that app re birds song I put it on phone an iPad it was brilliant so many different species we heard at various locations sadly though it didn’t pick anything up as we cruised along which was a shame guess engine was too noisy.
Surprisingly Mick didn’t seem to miss the fishing which I thought he would.
Boatyard as ever very good boat performance was great apart form the oven hick up which was fixed promptly everything else was really good shame water too high for Wroxham bridge but we enjoyed what we did met some nice people along the way and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
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We took her under in June 19 but realistically it’s not looking likely this year shame as that’s a great trip up to coltishall I’m sure we will be happy wherever we go.
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Here’s me thinking no Norfolk Broads this year when over Easter we suddenly decide to book Aqua Emblem for a week at the end of April
Norfolk here we come
looking forward to it already now please stop raining else we will never get under Wroxham Bridge
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9 hours ago, Broads01 said:
Next boating for me is on the Thames in May
Be very interested in your write up of this trip we are booked from Kris cruisers early September never done the Thames before so any tips , hints and advice will be very welcome
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September 8th 2023
Pick up boat for 2 weeks afloat , as usual we came up early and stayed in Horning visiting Mick sister in Suffolk and enjoying a lovely meal in the fish restaurant.
I fell a few weeks ago and dislocated my knee ,broke my nose and my wrist been in plaster for 8 weeks which was removed day we started our travels now in a soft splint but not too nimble still this may or may not dictate what and where we go this trip.
Did the usual shopping before heading to boatyard Roy’s Ludham butchers ,tackle shop etc.
Depending on the time we got away would decide where we end up ,tide looks good for a crossing on Monday afternoon but only if I’m handling things ok.
Well we are afloat weather so far has been very hot 🥵 my arm and knee not too good or my confidence for that matter so staying north.
Moored at Salhouse , South Walsham ,Womack and Ranworth so far just moving about gently 2 or 3 hour morning cruises.
Few issues shore power switch tripped , hair dryer doesn’t work nothing much but annoying
Will go into Wroxham tomorrow to change hairdryer called yard and they told us where the trips were located soon fixed.
Todays destination unknown here at Ranworth the power units just all went off so lost remains of our pound.
Hairdryer fixed shopping done and off we go again.I’m still struggling with ropes and getting on and off as in addition to the fall I’ve had frozen shoulder in my left arm and unfortunately due to the break wasn’t allowed to have the steroid injection to ease the pain and immobility god I sound like the wounded soldier!
It’s our last full day today as we plan on heading back to the yard tomorrow to pack up the car and boat ready to get an early start for the long drive home.
We have just pottered about down to Acle up to Potter Heigham
Moored at Thorne Dyke one day lovely sunset today at Fleet Dyke it’s really windy but quite warm sad I can’t walk far at the moment.
Enjoyed the boat but we do prefer Silent Emblem and Ferry Marina
Not back next year as we have booked 2 weeks on the Thames a new experience for us although words have been said about coming back here maybe early May for a week watch this space.
After a very pleasant cruise back to Wroxham on Thursday we took our time to pack up and clean the boat then we out to have a drink outside hotel not much happening at all we then had fish and chips for tea and went back to the boat, away early on Friday left the yard around 7:30 we needed fuel and a visit to Ludham butchers ,terrible journey home it took us 10 hours started with a nasty accident on A47 then just slow and busy everywhere.
We both feel it wasn’t the best trip we had combination of reasons mainly me I think xx meals out apart from fish restaurant ok nothing great but better than cooking and we enjoyed a couple of Indian takeaways.
We will be back hopefully next May .
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5 minutes ago, Smoggy said:
The knee could be an issue on the southern rivers, tidal range makes getting on and off much more variable height wise.
Yes we are well aware having been part of the Lightning syndicate which is why we may stay north to be safe
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We are due aboard Friday 8th September unfortunately I’ve had a slight accident which dislocated my right knee broke my nose and my left wrist at present I’m still in plaster but that should be replaced by a soft splint September 4th 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
We will travel up a couple of days before to visit my sister in law and depending on how I manage May go south on Sunday or Monday if I’m struggling we will stay north and just chill
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35 minutes ago, Mouldy said:
We tend to keep away from the tourist ‘hotspots’ like Newquay and Padstow.
Can understand why it was absolutely heaving spring bank holiday
quiet this week though sea fog heavy yesterday and again today
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Listen and watch out for what we think we heard and saw a few days ago, at Fleet Dyke, a common crane. I thought it was a skinny ostrich. I took a terrible picture as I didn’t have my decent camera unfortunately
we definitely saw cranes here the last 2 years I dint get a photo at all so well done
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12 hours ago, kpnut said:
Snunn, I just love your ammonite lamp.
Thank you 😊
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Not such a good day here either was looking forward to Christmas then today heard my youngest niece has had to be sectioned and that our little rescue pup needs double knee surgery
tree lights just lit I’m trying to feel it xx
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14 hours ago, ranworthbreeze said:
I hope you sampled the fish at the Start Bay Inn
We are off to Dartmouth today for a few days then visiting friends who have moved from Hope Cove to Stokenham
we have lunch booked in a local pub one day and the Start Bay Inn another
now looking forward to it even more
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Sorry to have missed you Helen we were out and about that same week as you only on the north though and we travelled all over but I didn’t see you at all.
whilst moored in Womack Dyke 3 rd boat from the end nearest Hunters on very sunny afternoon a cruiser came down so fast and out of control that he actually hit all 4 of the boats moored behind us 2 Hire 2 Private
Lucky for us ! he gave the boat behind such a whack it pushed him out into the river thus avoiding hitting us by a few millimetres .
he carried on oblivious
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Silent Emblem
Following Gracie posting after an absence I thought I would too
Back on the broads but no longer a syndicate boat having decided it wasn’t for us for a number of reasons and sold our shares after last August trip, so back to hiring and again we are on Silent Emblem
Setting off from Horning Friday 2nd September
Had the most pleasant of trips these last 2 weeks weather very kind apart from an absolute soaking just before mooring at Womack the heavens opened and we were literally wet to the skin ,then the middle Friday it rained from 11 am until bed other than that pretty warm and sunny.
Some good food had special praise again for Bure Fish restaurant Horning visited twice it was super, curry delivery from Acle Spice also great , fur and feathers lunch quite good fish was beautiful but skinny chips not my favourite with fish and far far too many of them,Ferry Inn Horning Steak and Ale pie very good veg cooked beautiful I personally didn’t enjoy the mash but Mick did.
Cooked very little ate several salads as weather was nice and warm
Cruised most days early morning around 2 to 3 hours then settled on new mooring for a walk and the fishing and reading very relaxing
Went up the Ant no issue at Ludham bridge went down to Acle then up to Wroxham and Horning Womack , Ranworth no issue twice there for a mooring, south Waltham and all in between we just pootled about.
Boat performed beautifully no issues with bow thruster as before although it was mentioned on handover to it being temperamental !
Loved our 2 weeks afloat plus 4 nights in various hotels / B&Bs on our way up to and back to Cornwall
Next year we have booked with NBD as they are dog friendly all we need now it to be able to get her in the car xx
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No idea why phots upside down xx
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Our little Millie was spayed today RSPCA requirement
she was unwell during surgery which also included a umbilical hernia
but is home now and seems ok so far I will be staying up with her tonight and she has a follow up at vets tomorrow am
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Little drastic Chris but with a new rescue dog Millie I see your point
Millie barks too at everything and anything and sometimes nothing at all
Lovely when she nods off x
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Busy day for her she seemed to take it well
now put to bed was absolutely exhausted bless her still a little unsettled I’m will stay with her until I’m sure she is happy
took to the 2 toys we had great and seemed to like the bed xx
ate well 1 tiny poop accident but nothing to care about xx
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Well a day unlike any other for a while
today we adopted Millie from the local RSPCA she is 8 months old
wish us luck not had a pet for 5 years
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Griff
in Broads Chat
Strictly
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Watching Strickland result show announced GRIFF was on
how disappointing he is wearing a yellow dress
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Not sure if anyone has seen but there are 2 consecutive shares for sale on lightning
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For us it’s as much about enjoying the whole aspect the fishing for Mick and walking for me and just relaxing watching nature and the world go by
We do have place we like and return to often North or South
i do enjoy cruising but we have never been ones for cruising all day or even more then a few hours 5 I think is the most we have ever done
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Aqua Emblem
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The curry was from Acle Spice about and hour wait for delivery but quite good
i really enjoyed the app will use it loads x
Susan