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    Here We Go Again A Dilemma.

    in Broads Chat

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    On 03/10/2020 at 23:45, finny said:

    Its hard to plan and execute any plan Peter  but you have to keep pushing forwards -i was all set to move house next friday untill track and trace grounded me this wednesday for 14 days .....well iam hoping it aint more than 14 days 

    i would be inclined to go and enjoy your holiday if i could 

    finny

    Well Broadway P Should be free from the 23rd 7nights as Richardson,s have kindly moved me to next April /May. I will however come back this Month if the local Lockdown finishes soon and Norwich doesn't go into one. And hire what if anything is left to get some in this season !.

    Regards 

     

    Peter,

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    Here We Go Again A Dilemma.

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    Knew I could rely on the forum thank you all.

    I'm normally a sensible grown up of 69. but when it comes to my week on the broads I get excited like a little kid and as disappointed as one too!

    haven't been able to contact the yard this weekend but will Monday

    The problem is these lockdowns are as long as a piece of string so how can you plan anything.

    Regards to all and Stay Safe . 

    Peter

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    Here We Go Again A Dilemma.

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    I hate dilemmas so I thought I'd share it with you lot.

    Was booked with Rickos on a lovely boat in March the week had to be of course moved so now due on 23rd of this month but guess what because of some idiots in my nearest town ignoring distance rules in a number of pubs and we are in local lockdown, nobody knows how long but are unable to leave the area with the holiday date looming  so do I

    A: hold tight and hope for the best

    B: Move the booking to next year now while our favorite boat is still available

    C:Ask for a refund

    Pretty fed up my family obey the rules and are practically under house arrest. what doesn't help is the Mickey Mouse Welsh Assembly  that has to do things a little different from Westminster for the sake of it. The boat we booked is much sort after quite pricey but suites are particular needs 

     

    Stay Safe

    Peter, 

     

    Crystal Horizon And Broadway P At Rickos

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    On 27/05/2020 at 21:37, Thiswan said:

    No sensation is like the old Crystal Horizon (Now Ibiza I think) this one is new posh bath tub type very nice boat. with two Tele's and bow thrusters fore and aft.

    It,s all clear now  Crystal Horizon 1&2 have become Broadway 5&6at least one of them having a P before the number for Pet. Least that,s what I think?

     

    Old Broads Hire Boats

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    Early Seventies my first hire boat Angelina Bee , Bees Boats out of Brundall wooden cruiser ( not sure about the hull) but I know it had a Petrol Engine.

    Second time out White Dolphin 2  a big lump mostly wood from Hippersons Beccles have hired hundreds of times since some yards are even still going!

    Crystal Horizon And Broadway P At Rickos

    in Hire Boat Discussion

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    The above seem to have disappeared from the horizon at Richardsons (pardon the pun)

    I know nothing is currently available but these are shown as Unit unavailable or such.

    If they are sold or something I'll be disappointed they were ideal for my lot when using the north.

    although I would be busting the bank to hire them.

     

    Anyone Had A Call From Richardson,s Yet?

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    3 hours ago, Hylander said:

    Had an email from Richardsons this afternoon.   Telephoned the number immediately and hung on for over an hour, apparently we were 17 in the queue.    Then the phone went dead ,  battery ran out on the land line phone,  so will try again on Monday,  so frustrating.    The old type phone would have been fine.  The battery phones are useless.

    Wish they had an email address.

     

    I used the enquiry one on their Website they came back quite quickly.

    Anyone Had A Call From Richardson,s Yet?

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    22 minutes ago, psychicsurveyor said:

    Depends when you are due to go. reasonable time has a different meaning at the moment.

     

    22 minutes ago, psychicsurveyor said:

    Depends when you are due to go. reasonable time has a different meaning at the moment.

    Sorry I meant my planed holiday has already passed 30/03/2020 it's a lot of money to be doing nothing in these troubled times although I would re-book when this nightmare ends all being well.

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    Coronavirus And The Broads

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    On 02/04/2020 at 14:42, Hylander said:

    Snap ,  have been thinking when the time comes and if we get offered the chance we will move it to the next year, God willing we are all still here to enjoy a holiday.      Waiting to hear from Richardsons regarding May's holiday.

    That's interesting I'm waiting to hear whats going to happen about the booking I had on 30th of last month with all the uncertainty I think I'd prefer my money back for now at least.

    Coronavirus And The Broads

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    2 hours ago, OldBerkshireBoy said:

    Think your pop at Boris is unwarranted, one thing at a time eh.

    No No I like Boris If I break a rule and be a little political I'm glad it's him at the Helm I just want someone to make up my mind for me as at the moment my Wife is winning . and I've nobody to back me up :default_badday:

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    Coronavirus And The Broads

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    12 hours ago, ChrisB said:

    It rather depends on who was on the boat before you and the time between them vacating and you going onboard! 

    You could not deep clean a boat in the allotted turn round time. Sanitise evey surface, control, every utensil, crockery, cutlery, glasses, handles, light switches. TV, etc. etc.

    Very good point but I cant see a booking for the boat the time before online I Wish Boris & Co. would make it legally yes or no like he's now done with Pubs etc. would    then there be no argument but that's politicians for you eh. I'd like the chance to maybe switch to October before it's too late, I can't afford to lose £800 odd who can?

    Coronavirus And The Broads

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    3 hours ago, JennyMorgan said:

    Are you sure he was Yacht Station staff? :default_wink:

    He seemed very convincing but I  did wonder,. he didn't help with the water either I should have asked for a receipt really .I will if there's a next time.:default_smile:

    Coronavirus And The Broads

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    On 18/03/2020 at 18:42, JennyMorgan said:

    As of this morning both Beccles and Oulton Broad Yacht Stations intend to remain open. 

    I don't think WW3 would stop Beccles Yacht Station I remember in  March we left early morning with not a soul around I really thought they had closed for the winter and the Guy appeared out of nowhere run down the length of marina and caught us for the money by the water hose , didn't give us a receipt either. ;)

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    Is It Pc Gone Mad

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    Is this what happens when you get older all the things that you enjoyed are no longer acceptable whereas the things that you hated are all the rage. The important things are ignored and silly unimportant trash is hailed as the Holy Grail. Sometimes I think I've landed in a strange world where nearly everything has been reversed and nitpicking self-appointed Do-Gooders have all the power.

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