[Norfolk Lady Tales]

1 hour ago, Mouldy said:

 girly buttons 

How very dare you.... 😂😂😂

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[Are Sensationalised Social Media And Youtube Posts Damaging The Broads Tourism Industry?]

Another aspect and I don't know if this has happened or is common, is that a helm becoming aware of being filmed may be distracted enough to make the mistake the filmer is hoping to capture.

Many of us will have experienced messing something up because we are under scrutiny whether afloat or in any other area of life (my first driving test haunts me still after 50 years lol)  Basically it's intrusive and un-nerving and more so for those making their first attempt at a new skill.

[Sutton Protest.]

Help comes in many forms, sometimes a simple coffee and a chat will do, maybe a second pair of eyes to go over official documents and forms could help someone bamboozled by seemingly endless rules and requirements. Someone who is alone can quickly become isolated leaving them disadvantaged and unable to access help they may be entitled to.

This applies on the water, in cities and rural villages equally, wanting to help can actually seem quite daunting but being a good neighbour often gives insights into where a little help can be given as a friend.

Sorry to sound preachy or worse still in some eyes "woke" but I'd wager that every member has or would help a neighbour, it just needs a wider view of who our neighbours are

[Sutton Protest.]

4 minutes ago, YnysMon said:

I completely agree with Dom’s post, not least in that we shouldn’t forget that there are a lot of legitimate liveaboards who choose the boating life as an alternative lifestyle and who plan it out and finance it properly. 

I’ve often thought, when passing liveaboards boats that are particularly small and run down, that it must be a miserable life, and those that have two or three boats with a lot of clutter (some of it on the river bank) can’t be faring much better. I can’t imagine living in such surroundings. Quite often such people have had a tough life, are not good with planning ahead and have poor mental health. However much I sympathise though, it’s not doing the Broads economy any good to have tatty boats hogging mooring spaces.

It’s definitely a conundrum.

 

That's the problem in a nutshell, we have no desire to victimise people but the only solutions appear to do just that. Sadly, like so many societal problems every avenue costs a lot of money that simply isn't available. That's why I guess most such difficulties are treated with a stick rather than a carrot 🙁

[Sutton Protest.]

I believe councils are legally obliged to provide facilities for Travellers, could there be any advantage in requiring the same of river authorities?

I'm not proposing this as an answer just exploring the idea from the point of view of our experienced members.

[New Member]

Welcome aboard 👍

[Stracey Arms]

We spoke to them last year and they really wanted to find a buyer who would take on the whole ethos and character of the business. I expect their search continues! We always include a stop there, love the place 👍

[Clive - Dungraftin]

What everyone else says 👍 We do really all get it wrong sometimes especially at first but even after years of experience. You'll laugh about this oneday and before you know it you will be the one giving a beginner helpful advice.

Carry on regardless 🙂

[Clive - Dungraftin]

I think that the family are going to receive the best introduction possible to boating.... Many happy hours afloat to them 👍

Nice one Griff 🍺

[Non Drip Hatch]

Nice job, looks good 👍

[Lockdown 2020]

2 hours ago, marshman said:

And still, we want to "blame" someone for the response of people throughout the world who had impossible decisions to make - its all to easy now to look back with the benefit of hindsight!

 

 

 

No blame attaches to the vast majority of decision makers doing their best in exceptional circumstances. Reviews all over the world of different approaches taken are very sensible in order that we can all be better prepared next time. If in rare cases these reviews reveal reckless behaviour then specific blame can and should be applied to those responsible if they caused more death and suffering... not through lack of knowledge which is understandable but as I say through reckless decisions.

[Stalham On The Edge]

We use the Indian at Repps as well, very nice food 👍

[Stalham On The Edge]

Also at the chip shop end is Broadland House vets, good to know if holidaying with your pets. In addition to being handy they are lovely people and really helpful. 

[Stalham On The Edge]

Things change.... today's youngsters will one day miss how things are now! It's just the way of the world I'm afraid.

When we first visited Stalham it still had the wednesday market with an auctioneer walking from lot to lot laid out on the ground, loved it and miss it but I also used to think that a torch with different colour lenses that you could rotate through was high tech enough to be almost sci fi 😂

[Norfolk Lady Tales]

Looking good Malc, we are missing being under way too, it's been a long wet winter. We have some work booked with Paul as well.

Once the season is under way it would be nice to meet up for a lunch again if you and your good lady are up for a pint and a bite 🙂

Following some issues I alluded to a while back we both now eat meat and drink alcohol again.... thank goodness 😂

[Pet Friendly Pubs]

It's easier to list the pubs that aren't dog friendly, the only 2 that have said no to us are the Ingham Swan and that big one in Oulton Broad who's name escapes me. In both cases outside was OK, no criticism intended, both are fine establishments who simply make their rules around the dining comfort of other patrons

 

[Dogs On Boats,show Us Yours]

Cracking set of photos Griff, beautiful pooches clearly living the best lives, great to see 👍

[Flooding]

6 hours ago, Bikertov said:

Lol - back in the day, Horsenden Hill was where youth would drive to for a late evening with their girlfriends, if you know what I mean 

I know exactly what you mean... and so does my Mrs! We both grew up in Greenford! Happy Days 👍

[Dogs On Boats,show Us Yours]

Great photo, very envious 🙂👍

[I Am Getting Old. No Not Getting Old. I Am Old.]

Can be very frustrating when hiring, the problems are a bit more manageable with your own boat (at least for a while) as 'there are steps you can take'... figuratively and literally.

My mum is fond of saying "old age doesn't come alone" although she can't seem to get her head around the fact that both her children are pensioners!

[Luna’s Log]

You'll see a lot more Kingfishers and other assorted wildlife too 👍

[Rip Ian Hathaway]

I found that really moving to watch, what an apt and poignant farewell to our friend and NBN Family member.

 

[Rip Ian Hathaway]

The way Ian lived his life was clearly reflected in the respect of so many.  A fitting send off for a genuine nice guy who's legacy includes making a real difference to others.

RIP Ian

[Stracy Arms]

Hopefully no one will ever need it but there is now a Defibrillator Cabinet, it is on the outside wall of the Temple on the side nearest the road.

[Hemsby Private Life Boat Station.]

I believe Humber Coastguard task resources whenever they receive a 999 call, given that the volunteers at Hemsby ILB are regularly tasked clearly they are an important and much appreciated emergency service. If they need help relocating I have no doubt that the local community will do all they can. Just as our recently lost friend Ian did 👍