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Hi Jean yes one of FM looks nice from photos and a lovely location right on the water ,didn’t make sense to return to Cornwall then back again.

Just to say photos will follow I need to put them on laptop before I can post them may do that this week in cottage or when back home in Cornwall.

Fri 18th. So the last morning has arrived sad to end such an enjoyable time afloat but give back the boat we must, both up early having tea and coffee , it’s only an hour back to the yard but we set off at about 7am going very slowly ,I stay down finishing packing away kitchen things and doing a clean through , I go up just as we pass Ranworth Dam and take over steering so Mick can finish packing up the fishing gear. All too soon we approach the Marina perfect mooring unlike yesterday so much so as we started the manoeuvre one of the ferry guys came up to the key heading to take a rope but as Mick had it perfectly controlled he just shrugged his shoulders smiles and walks away lovely sign of approval. Car parked behind unpacking of the boat done we report the faults that bow thrusters issue a dodgy blind that won’t wind up and that we broke a glass all logged handed back the 4 unused electric cards of the 10 that they supplied at beginning of holiday said farewell and drove away. We had never done more than a week so not sure if we would like it , of course we did it still didn’t feel long enough, however we did not eat out as much as we would have normally so I did more cooking than I wanted only simple meals but still more work than I needed. Love Silent again a great boat for 2 expensive of course but really suited us with such a nice rear cabin and forward living areas ,no real downsides to the boat apart from the Bow thruster ongoing issue, we had no problems mooring anywhere we went but that’s because of the way we like to use our time sail early very early some mornings do 2 , 3 or 4 hours then find our mooring as “most” boaters are leaving having had breakfast whilst we were out on the rivers, it was busy in some parts but also peaceful in others loved it all. We now have a week in Horning in a cottage in the Marina before stating the new chapter in our boating lives with our first trip out on our syndicate boat staring Saturday 26th out of Brundall for a week, I will let you know how we get on very much a just getting to know the boat exercise both looking forward to it greatly.

Some how I missed Monday’s Post Mon14th. Woke up to a glorious morning absolutely perfect Mick said he got some good photos of the sunrise let’s hope so ,not a healthy breakfast today custard tarts and coffee delicious undecided what to do and where to go we are a little short on bread and getting short of fresh food we think we should shop but really don’t have the inclination,set off about 8:30 it was heavenly up top slow cruise down towards Acle consider going further but turn around after the bridge we have cooked chicken and salad to eat tonight so don’t need a pub meal . Back up the Bure it was quiet of river traffic not much out yet turned towards St.Benets and after a short while Mick surprised me by saying I think we will go to SW what a shock! As we looked across the field you could see corner moorings looked full it was after 10:30 so not sure if they are late starters or early moorers ? Into fleet dyke and several boats were leaving and when we reached moorings there were several spaces took one opposite to where we had moored previously,before fishing we decided to go for a walk before it got too hot walked to the village and back stopped at fairhaven and bought a couple of bottles of water it was getting very warm,we had moored in front of the escape ladder by about 6 foot when we returned a hire craft had just pulled in behind us his bow almost touching our stern Mick politely told him he should not moor across the ladder to which he replied I had nowhere else to go we asked the pulled back a bit as they were knocking us Mick had to deal with the ropes I do not think this crew knew what they were doing. Enjoyed all the comings and goings after a salad sarnie for lunch some fishing and reading it was a lovely afternoon spent just being by the river. Saw Cerise Lady at Ranworth but when I went past early morning I didn’t see anyone to say Hello to. Up to Wroxham tomorrow quite early for a bit of shopping then maybe back to Salhouse and a walk to the pub but that could change who knows that’s the enjoyment of being here.m

Thurs 17th. After a very blustery night the bow slap was terrible lucky we sleep in the back but still noisy We took an enormous cruise today from Ranworth Staithe to South Walsham left about 8:30 a very slow cruise along lovely as the sun tried to break through still windy though. Moorings were almost empty apart from the very end the one he wanted but just as we passed I saw them undoing their ropes so we go for a turnaround ,what happened next I really have no idea as I was on the back of the boat and couldn’t see but we seem to come in far too fast and at a slight angle anyway I was able to step of the stern and went to the post but the boat kept going and the rope would not reach , in a split second I thought oh god I’m going to have to let go ,but just as I thought that the boat came back to me ,I got shouted at for not having it on the post and told to get the front rope finally secured I dare to ask what happened A mix of bow thrusters failure, to much throttle , it’s hard as there is no engine noise to warn you then she charges forward and then it was the wind must be our worst mooring ever,and watched by a couple in a private boat behind us ,god they must have thought Blo—dy novices! After that it was bacon butties , fishing a nice walk and sitting by the river reading a thoroughly lovely time . Started packing up early evening and had the left over curry for dinner the last night onboard and back to Horning tomorrow sad to let go but our adventure in Norfolk continues for another fortnight.

Have added new posts but they don’t seem to becoming up as live or new Susan

Wed 16th. When Mick got up this morning after a lovely day yesterday it started raining we had planned an early start to have a nice cruise about in relative quiet, we had a quick bite of toast tea and coffee and made a start I wiped down the top helm but we stayed inside for the first 1/2 hour just to let it dry it had stopped raining and was trying to brighten, we headed up towards Wroxham but turned before the housing starts,back passed Salhouse through Horning by now we were sitting on upper helm weather was ok but not a nice as yesterday morning. Thought about going up the Ant but we need food or a pub headed for Acle could have either Pub ,Pedros or a curry got as far as the Thurne mouth when Mick said let’s go to Ranworth instead , I really don’t care where we go I enjoy everything about this so yes let’s do that . We had left Salhouse before 7am it was now just after 10 so by the time we reached the moorings at Ranworth it would be about 11am ,as luck would have it just as we reached the Staithe a boat pulled away so we were going for his spot on the front when another came out from the side Micks preferred location, I was at back ready with ropes as we went in we seemed to take a while ,it transpired bow thrusters failed completely just at critical point so he had to pull forward and start again without it,into mooring ropes done electric attached little chat with neighbours either side we decided to have the last of the breakfast goodies before going for a walk. Walked the bridal path we know and had a really nice walk weather trying to clear but failing when we got back to the boat it had clouded over and the wind had got up ,so much so I couldn’t sit up top it was too windy ,watched life going on boats coming and going Mick tried to fish but soon gave up , we just sat and chilled until it was time to order curry , they said it would be an hour it took and hour and three quarters and 2 phone calls to get it ,but it was good when it came. Last day tomorrow bet you can’t guess where he wants to go ?

Tues 15th. SW was swathed in mist this morning it was beautiful cleared quite early some boats already on the move ,we discussed where to go whilst enjoying tea and toast we thought of going to Acle we need some food either a shop or a meal out discarded that as we thought there would be no shade and it’s supposed to be very hot today so we are heading to Wroxham or Salhouse where we can walk to the pub. Probably the best morning cruise we have had it was already warm at the early stage we were alone on the river it was just great,as we got further traffic increased almost all going in the opposite direction when we passed Ferry Marina a guy called out to us “ all ok guys “ yes we shout “ looking good “ he said we did have the LJ on as on this boat if you want to get into the cabin you have the side door or back steps so safety first going along we wear our LJ. We didn’t always do this years ago like many once on the boat they went in a cupboard until we gave the boat back ,now older and wiser and maybe not so nimble we wear them! Salhouse was lovely very peaceful not many moored but it was only about 11am we had left about 8am deviated here and there on the trip and as always only going slow. Sat up top for a while reading and watching the boats come and go had a shower and put on a sundress I had never expected to wear on this holiday but brought along just in case it was a fabulous day,walked up to Fur and Feathers I had reserved an outside table good job to as it was really busy sat in half shade with umbrella and enjoyed a beer and a wine before we ordered lunch we both had the fish and chips it was really nice but huge portion even Mick didn’t eat it all,walked back to the boat and saw 2 Newfoundland dogs a couple of boats down the boat was Moonlight Shadow so I spoke to them and introduced myself they were just off up to the pub dogs had been for a swim. On top for a few hours it was in partial shade so lovely read and just enjoyed being there,fishing was rubbish the man on the next boat had a large magnet on a rope he kept throwing in think it put the fish off he pulled out a lost mudweight! Light supper watch last half of film we had started then to bed ,I was woken by dogs barking about 1:30 went on a bit people onboard must be deaf or used to it. Tomorrow who knows just go with the flow.

Sunday 13th. What a lovely day today has been nothing out of the ordinary but just lovely,after tea and toast at Ranworth a water top up and the bins done we set off just after 8am it was so nice we decided to just have a run up to Potter Heigham not for any reason we just like it so as usual it was slowly slowly nothing much out on the rivers ,what a change that will be later in the day! At Potter we turned and headed back out as we passed the entrance to Womack dyke we thought we would go see if there was a space got one behind a private boat he had the end spot nearest the Staithe we both felt a bit hungry so I cooked some sausages and we had sausage sandwiches,Mick set his fishing gear out whilst I cooked and when we had eaten the boat in front left so we moved down one onto the end,decided to go for a walk it was lovely followed the path away from the village for some way then turned and headed back to the Staithe where we purchased some tasty worms well I hope the fish like them,what was tasty were the Portuguese tart I bought from the house about half way down delicious.I sat on the bank reading or on top deck at times it was a bit breezy but very warm I thoroughly enjoyed the day ,however never having moored here before it is terribly busy boat after boat going past at one point there was a queue of about 10 boats it finally stopped about 5:30 glorious sunset a perfect evening ,enjoyed dinner up top a few glasses of wine ,not sure what it was but I had the most enjoyable day ,fishing was not too bad either caught a few larger skimmers but it quieted down around 3 so he called it a day, no plans for tomorrow but if it’s half as good as today I’ll be happy.

Sat12th. Left Salhouse about 9:30 lovely morning sat up top slow cruise along towards Horning only “spoilt” but the continual buzzing of all the day boats at the Swan corner we had 2 overtaking on the outside and one doing the same on the inside. We moored outside Southgates and waited,and waited finally calling out but nobody came I walked through to office but it seemed entirely empty , Mick called out louder and a guy came out of a side room we asked for a pump out he wanted to move the boat about 3 feet down from where it was chatted happily away about our trip so far ,lockdown and having spotted the rods fishing pump out finished we were on our way. It seemed busy on the water mainly day boats but some cruisers to Mick was hoping for an end spot at cockshoot dyke there were spaces but none on the ends so we carried on surprisingly he said he wasn’t going to SW as we approached Ranworth Dam I think the day boats had annoyed him as one kept trying to undertake revving the engine so much then pulling back ,he finally overtook outside and when they went past all 4 Mum, Dad 2 kids gave us a funny look as if by going at 3.5 miles an hour we were doing something wrong? We headed down to Ranworth not really expecting to get in but just as we reached the Staithe a boat 2 nd on the front lifted his mudweight and in we went. On the power showers had and then going for a walk but the pub garden won instead it was quite busy so we chose a seat and had a couple beers and a wine we then decided to order some food ,no cooking today hurrah, quite ok nothing special but I didn’t have to cook so I enjoyed it,back on the boat I sat outside weather was lovely chatted to neighbours and read until about 5:30 when I went down joined Mick about 7 we put a film on we had brought some on a USB so could watch our own choices, bed then and slept really well.

Friday 11th. Not the day we planned for really, up early as usual we were waiting to hear from my friend to see if they were coming up after all she had an emergency dental appointment and wasn’t sure ,still not heard by 10:30 I text to check and was told no they had decided not to meet us ,we needed shopping so thought a slow cruise up to Wroxham was best although to be fair I am a little fed up of being chief cook and bottle washer on this trip! It was really blustery once we set off and we only lasted about half an hour up top even with 2 fleeces and a woolly hat I was getting cold through Horning and into Wroxham itself we went back out,moored in Faircraft I went to Roy’s whilst Mick stayed on boat ,one plan was to stay overnight and eat out somewhere but when I got back on the boat we both agreed unless we could find a better mooring we would leave Wroxham, nothing was free we wanted didn’t fancy Hotel moorings or the ones next to it they back straight on to people sitting outside not ideal and they are £10 not that we mind paying but... Barnes was full even though it was almost 3:30 and we thought ,hoped we would get in there but no ,so we headed out and came into Salhouse several spaces still free it was close to 4:30 nothing much more came in and the private boat to our left departed only to go over to the corner to mudweight. Dinner was a shop bought Chicken pie and some chips those sort that are sort of fresh ready cooked a tad expensive but easy to do and cheaper than eating out! Mick fished for a bit didn’t catch anything yesterday at SW he had a good day several skimmers and perch also a Ruffe or 2 and a largish perch in the morning before we left. Having both slept bad the night before we blamed going to bed too early we said we would stay up longer ,it must be all this fresh air as again after dinner and an hour of TV we both nodded off,slept much better though and have woken to grey skies trying to brighten. The only plan today so far is a pump out either at Ferry or Southgates then we are undecided what the day will bring.

Thursday 10th. Quiet night had a paddy’s Lane I like it better at this far end than nearer Barton turf I find the boatyard security light distracting,woke just after 6 Mick was already up wanted the loo so got up imagine my delight as I looked out of the window and saw an otter swimming past called Mick but he missed it. Lazy tea and coffee it was a nice enough morning so we decided to head of about 9am sitting on upper helm usual 3mph over Barton we were overtaken by 2 boats obviously more in a hurry than we were took some photos of some cormorants through Irstead another boat came out of nowhere behind us and we watched the boats in front tying to overtake on the sharp bends ,why such a hurry it was beautiful just to cruise along . Ludham bridge was an adventure yesterday on the way up Mick was commenting on the number of boats stuck right in the middle of the river almost afraid to move over,a prime example was thankfully just before the bridge moorings he was so centre we had to stop in the reeds but the look on the skippers face was of sheer terror not enjoyment ,at the moorings the left bank had a boat bow in stern out so we had to wait for them to try again once they were done we started to proceed only for a boat behind them to pull straight away from moorings into our path ,I said didn’t he see us ? He did eventually stop and let us pass as we approach the bridge the boat that had just come through also stopped right in front of us whist the husband and wife discussed the virtues of mooring there ? By now the boat behind was almost going to overtake us and another boat was coming through the bridge where the hell were we supposed to go, luckily the boat coming through saw our dilemma and kindly waited and let us through I shouted a very hearty thank you at last a skipper with some sense. Now remembering we were planning on going up towards Horning way at the bottom of the Ant Mick suddenly said where shall we go as he turns left then right again not long after SW is his favourite place but I do get a tad annoyed he is not more adventurous so SW it is as we reached the corner moorings the end spot we had the other day is free so there we go. Thinking friends will be aboard for the day tomorrow I spend an hour or so having a good clean through inside and out ,yesterday at paddy’s Lane we got covered in leaves , Mick of course got on with the serious business of fishing , I made bacon baguettes for lunch very nice too ,sun now out so me on the bank chair hat and book, we both went for a nice walk later and then had a simple ham and cheese ploughman’s for supper, friend called unfortunately she has an emergency dentist this morning they may make it later but until tomorrow won’t make the decision,we have arrange with them to meet at Salhouse them by car we by boat it won’t be till mid afternoon but we should still be able to cruise with them for a while.

Wednesday 9th. Woke to a dark overcast blustery morning as usual tea and coffee apparently there had been a disturbance during the night an alarm had woken Mick concerned he got up looked around the boat but couldn’t trace it opened the side door and it was outside ,this morning our neighbours have apologised about their alarm I graciously said it didn’t matter after all I didn’t hear it! Filled up with water whilst cooking breakfast then we decided to go for a little walk when it started raining we turned around back to the boat , disposing of our rubbish and empty wine/ beer bottles we thought a trip up the Ant would be nice weather was supposed to brighten later,in readiness for the bridge we put down sides back seat and removed the little table off we set at about 10:20 there were plenty of available spaces. It was blustery on outside steering position I was glad of my fleece and hat ,not much on the rivers in either direction saw a couple of kingfishers along the bure and again on the Ant more river traffic on Ant mostly down the centre of the river one or two forcing us into the reeds. First bridge marker was about 8’4 second nearer 8’6 now depending which part of the boat info you read one said 8’2 the other at helm said 8’4 we slowly approached and it was very evident we had loads of clearance probably 8 or 9 inches. Lovely very slow meandering up stream it was lovely busy through Irstead four boats at moorings passed Jemaki on his way down to late to acknowledge Barton breezy and as we pulled around into paddy’s lane the boat on the end departed ideal for fishing so that’s where we stopped. I went for a short walk Mick set up his fishing gear by now the sun was almost out so after passing out a beer to the fisherman I thought a glass of wine on the top deck with my book was appropriate,just got settled and it started raining,didn’t last long the sun made a reappearance and it was out for the rest of the day and gloriously warm. Left over curry for dinner thoroughly enjoyed more rubbish tv for an hour before bed, Just to add having left Ranworth with 100% battery capacity from being on the power when we moored we were down to just about 70% as we were backed to no one we turned the generator on just for 10 mins to top up to 90%.tomorrow heading back towards Horning for a pump out and want to moor overnight reasonably close to Wroxham as we are meeting friends for the day on Friday.

Hi Jean no last night there was probably 1 or 2 spaces by 8 am this morning more like 5 only a couple of boats mud waiting. yes yesterday was a lovely day little cloudy today also a bit windy. thinking of going up the Ant just waiting until it will be low water to see if we can get through bridge we need 8foot 2 or 8 foot 4 depending what you read in the boat ! had no issue last year so hopefully be ok today.

Tuesday 8th. When we got up this morning it was glorious almost clear sky’s so we decided to set off early and have a lovely slow cruise about, it was 6:30 as we pulled away from the moorings out of fleet dyke and turned right we cruised along the bure to the Thurne mouth saw some deer in the fields to the left after St. Benets . Down as far as Acle bridge where we turned around only then realising it was really quite breezy facing the wind, back towards Ranworth we seemed to be the only boat out but passed the Ant mouth a few more were on the move caught a glimpse of a marsh harriers a kestrel and a kingfisher just at the top of Ranworth Dam , took a photo not sure it’s any good but on the camera so will have to upload on laptop before I can add. When we reached the moorings at Ranworth a kind gentleman pointed down the side that there was a space we came in it was between the first and third boats unfortunately the third boat had a dinghy at his bow which we did give a slight clip to both men on each boat offered to pull us in but Mick at the helm moored us perfectly with the bow thrusters aid. After settling down we had showers then went off for a walk reading on here that the nature trail was closed we set of on what we call Daves walk and lovely it was too,passing the pub on the way back it was rude not to stop and have a beer unfortunately not everyone kept to the one way system coming out the entrance only door as people queued for drinks. We shared a pizza for a late lunch not the best but it was ok,back on the boat which we had moved to the end spot shortly after arriving Mick set up on the bank in front for his fishing had a few small roach and several skimmers one that was quite large “apparently “. Dinner was to be takeaway curry which we ordered was told it would be an hour it was slightly longer but arrived hot and tasty,little bit of cr-p tv then off to bed plans for tomorrow not yet made.

Monday 7th We woke to a very misty morning quite dark sky to but we were not in a hurry so just sat and read / lap topped had a lovely cooked breakfast noticed so many boats had already left we assumed rightly or wrongly some must have been Monday change overs. No we haven’t contacted boat yard Mick seems to think it works ok if he switches it on a few minutes before he needs it , we are out for 2 weeks and plan a pump out on Wednesday or Thursday this week so will mention it at the yard then. Once breakfast cleared we set off destination as yet unknown we have food onboard do not need shopping so no need for a busy mooring the weather still very grey but not as cold as yesterday , again just about 3 miles an hour we turned towards Horning it was quite busy going towards Wroxham but not much this way until the day boats caught us up , how do they get them to go so fast ? We continued at our slow pace enjoying the scenery saw a few kingfishers abd a couple marsh harriers I had missed a couple of good photo opportunities yesterday so had the camera ready but so far nothing to shoot. At Horning we caught up with and old Herbert woods boat right by the swan bend we had to stop he was going so slow and making a real racket, just before the new inn 3 day boats pulled out to overtake us and him we got passed after before ferry Marina he pulled over to let us past. We decided to go down fleet dyke it was getting on for lunchtime so looked busy but when we reached the first moorings the very first one was free too good a fishing opportunity I was told so in we go bow thrusters working ! It had been raining on and off since Horning not heavy enough to force us down but I took the camera in just a a heron took off above a pair of swans it looked like they were carrying him so I missed it again , Moored up the fishing started in earnest I went for a walk along pat he to main river bit damp under foot then back past us to other moorings still no where near full. A couple of boats came past at such speed on in particular a quite late about 7 pm I was just preparing dinner large richo’s new ish boat incredibly fast and a few minutes later came back past us so close I thought he was coming for dinner , they then threw it in the reeds just ahead of us still there this morning. Tomorrow we will try to get in ranworth we are hoping for a curry delivery and some water and lose the rubbish. As a well known boater might say “ more as it happens “.

Sunday 6th. Mick was up bright and early before 6 but bought me a tea in bed so forgiven I read a while before getting up just after 7 had more tea and coffee when Mick said he was looking at the Fur and Feathers website and we could book a table for 2:30 we chose inside as the weather at that point was not great neither one of us wanted breakfast so after loosing the rubbish we set of for Salhouse broad it was about 8:30 and in the distance clear blue sky sadly that went away and it was decidedly cold up there .We are not ones for rushing so at about 3 miles an hour we were happy pooling along. Oh I forgot about Womack incident! Fair Jubilee moored next transpired on 1rope on 1 ring suddenly swung bow into us a quite a blow Mick jumped off called to them as doors were open no answer transpired they had left the boat , when they came back they stood on bank taking photos of said boat at 90% angle I said it’s hit us 3 times no reply in they got and left mooring at nothing less than full throttle nice stern wave in their wake . Busy around Horning day boats everywhere some cruisers going way too fast we must really annoy them Salhouse nowhere near full so we picked our spot , bow thrusters failed again and as we were finishing the ropes a guy came and stood right by us I must have given him a funny look as he said I am here for the mooring fee I said we haven’t even moored yet Hey all paid up both had a coffee followed by showered and then it was time to stroll to the pub took about 20mins we had a nice meal would return portion sizes too large though such a waste be nice if sunny to sit in garden which when we arrived it was for a while but we had inside booked , back to the boat I sat up top with Mick whilst he fish caught a few skimmer bream I think he was happy anyway , went in for a light supper read a while before bed,only plan so far for tomorrow is to have a later start and have another cooked breakfast.

South Walsham sunset Friday 4th.

Saturday 5th. After a really good night sleep up early we decided to cast off after a tea and coffee it was clear blue sky but a bit breezy destination to be Womack dyke again not a long cruise but we are not ones who cruise for hours we like a two or three hours early morning then set ourselves up for the day fishing reading walking. It was pretty chilly up top depending on wind direction Womack dyke had space but we thought Staithe or island would be more sheltered , island full so onto Staithe moorings quite empty, this is where we discovered the bow thrusters are still as temperamental as they were last year choosing to work intermittently not ideal middle of a mooring strange not to have been fixed? Once moored we ate a lovely cooked breakfast / brunch sun was by now only putting in a fleeting appearance Mick started fishing I went for a walk to village so disappointed with what was Throwers such a lovely store before. Back onboard I was either up top or inside depending on the weather Mick stoically fished on As the afternoon drew to a close the weather cleared and we again enjoyed a drink or 2 up top watching the comings and goings, another salad of Ham for dinner more wine and then bed , plan for tomorrow was a Sunday lunch somewhere but of course you need to prebook so will see in the morning what we decide to do.

SILENT EMBLEM June 2020 Well here we are back again on the broads just as last year we came up early stayed in Horning and visited Bure Seafood Restaurant before collecting the boat on Friday morning. This year for the very first time we have a 2 week trip never done that before but always felt we wanted more after a week , we will see how it goes. Well scrap that ! It’s now September 4th. and having had our overseas holiday cancelled by tour company we moved those 2 weeks until now. Boatyard gave us a 12:30 pick up in reality it was nearer 1pm loaded up quickly and set off after a long drive yesterday we were both feeling a little bushed so took a slow cruise just down to South Walsham moored up easily on first set and went about unpacking ,well I did Mick set up fishing by 3:30 all stowed away and ship shape I went for a short walk along to the other moorings chatted to fellow boaters and then returned ,we sat up top watching the world go by until time for dinner. Fresh Cromer crab salad and new potatoes not too taxing,couple glasses of wine then an early night we can start the adventure fully tomorrow

Have a great trip after all your isolation you deserve it we are out for 2 weeks from next Friday will give you a wave Susan

Living here in Padstow just this past May bank holiday there were 3 deaths from drowning all in this small area and a 4th. suffered life changing injuries

YnysMon look forward to seeing you we will stay south Neil yes so we are aware but we first registered an interest late 2018 and through 2019 share came up Feb 2020 would have completed earlier if not for Covid

We have just purchased a share in Lightning Susan

In three weeks time Covid permitting we will again be afloat ,we have hired Silent Emblem for 2 weeks from 4th. September this was moved from our original booking in late June, however since then we have taken the decision to join a syndicate boat something we have talked about for many years that and boat ownership. Neither worked for us whilst working and now location rules out ownership the irony is though our first allocated week is 26th one week after we have left Silent ,so we are hiring a holiday cottage and staying in Norfolk and will be around the broads for the whole of September we cannot wait.