Ray

Great idea and much respect to those undertaking it. I think every one of us will be following this thread!

Link below - https://www.norfolkgardenshow.co.uk/

Right to buy! Good idea in principal of course but it could only ever work without causing homelessness if a proper replacement building prorgram was executed. Again, this is not political because there are many reasons why the rental housing stock could not be replenished and there are many other reasons for homelessness. It's just one of the factors.

I know there are 3 sides to every story, protaganist, opposition and the facts but what is to be gained from being contrary, difficult and awkward? 3 prime sites, even with constraints, that could be an entrepreneur's dream with investment and good ideas in keeping with location and planning regs. Obviously I don't know all the facts but on the face of it this whole enterprise is a massive own goal.

When I told Gill I wanted to get a new boat I simply returned from the moorings with a bunch of flowers, it was Feb 14th anyway so 2 birds with one stone 😂 True story 😁

Looks great Malcolm 👍

Welcome to the forum 🍺 We all recognise the feeling of falling in love with the Broads. Having had a boat before you're in a good position to decide whether ownership or a syndicate is best for you, they both have advantages 👍

When we were moored at Sutton Staithe we would head down the Ant in hopes of finding the nice cut in wild mooring on the starbound side heading downstream between How Hill and Ludham Bridge When we moored at PH we would head for Womack and the little wild mooring on the starboard just after you turn off the Thurne Now we moor at Brundall we like Rockland for a first night. All these are short cruises because traditionally we enjoy a good pub lunch before casting off 😁🍺

I think that says it perfectly 👍 I've always loved wild mooring for overnight especially when you find a spot for just your one boat, the peace and wildlife spotting opportunities are priceless. Sadly compared to when we started boating such spots are rarer and harder to find.

As you can see I was a child bride lol

1981 ish, our first holiday after getting married in '78. We hired Conquest from Stalham Yacht Services and were hooked for life. Many holidays hiring and eventually retired to the Norfolk coast for a home near the beach and our own boat on the Broads.

That boat next to her looks nice too 😁

Great photos as usual Malcolm, it's so many year since I visited Cornwall, we must go back. We stayed in Boscastle at the top of a path so steep that by the time you got back up to the hotel you were sober however you had spent the evening 🙂 They suffered a terrible flood disaster sometime later so we saw some of it before it was lost forever 🙁

Sounds wonderful, have a great holiday 👍 🍺

We have used BT and Lebara in Brundall Bay both with poor results

Hopefully I've got the right name here, the small Broad that you can access in Brundall... port side as you head upstream. Anyway, many many years ago we mud weighted overnight here and it was pretty wonderful. Is this still possible? I had a cruise through last time I was out and didn't see any channel markers or obvious restrictions (there was a small area with the yellow poles off to one side) Can't mud weight while the dog is with us anyway but if I got a chance for a little solo break it would be high on my list.

Good point.... back to the flat earth and alien reptiles then 😁

I must be getting a bit paranoid but this phrase rings alarm bells about access to me. Presumably as an important part of the navigation it must be kept open but could hire boats one day be restricted? I can imagine ways in which this could be beneficial to the BA like concentrating resources and amenities in the north. I'm sure even the idea has not been mooted officially bur who knows what private discussions about long term possibilities may include? I do love a good conspiracy theory... even if I have to start it myself lol

You have a good strong way of looking at things Ian and that's part of the battle! All the best 👍

Welcome aboard 🍺

This may also apply to men in kilts 😂 Particularly as I understand it's quite true what they say! 🥃 🙂

Difficult times Ian, the medical teams have a good treatment plan sorted already and will look after you in their usual 1st Class way, meanwhile we are all wishing you all the best.

Where is the shower at Lodden please?

Great news! Looking forward to some photos once she is officially yours! Congratulations 👍

No! I am Spartacus! 😁