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I would double check with the Boatyard to see if they allow Brendon Water crossing in March. a lot Don't

Thank You! Hopefully my third night location in March wonder if they will be collecting fees on the 11th?

Anyone care to name the locations for each month? I've got most of them but some like February have me stumped.

Robin, take back the unkind things you said about the Hampton Safari 25 only then will the curse be removed and the mischievous boaty elves will leave you alone.

The trouble I got into when I threw this decorator ashore when a guy on the quay said throw me the painter!

rightsaidfred - I can just hear you giving instructions to your deck crew "Both of us togeather one each side and steady as we go" and as regards to the mud weight "Try to lift it couldn't even shift it"

A short Video of me fender moveing at Reedham with a fast tide would be "You Tube" classic. Now if only I could train the dog!

There's an invention to be made here an automatic fender position adjuster. Don't laugh they'll catch on like Bow Thrusters! next year everyone will want one. I think I'll apply for the position of "Can Of Worms Opener"! Really didn't know about lifting Fenders until I saw Rascal's video on Broad Ambition!

Having hired for many years I've never lifted the fenders when underway and replaced before mooring I've always left them where they are, recently I've seen videos of craft with the fenders up and not just for a photo, is this correct thing to do or it it too fussy for hire craft.

Good point! metal tray (But a fixing problem for that), folded dipole or Co-linear would possibly be more expensive than the rig. I'll have a think on this one, probably put up with the limited range of the handheld.

ChrisB- Fair enough Chris but I wouldn't dream of using the Marine Band VHF but having listerned to the local fishing boats they do natter about everything ! X-rated some of it!! I can do The Free licence PMR analog channels or have a Rig for Two Meters and 70 cm FM Hamband only to Hams on that one of course.

Griffs right !All changed since I started, contact your local club I think you can even take the RAE Radio exam there these day's and morse no longer requiered for the HF Bands I've lost interest a bit (Maybe just got old) so not very active I used to like a chat when I was working as a mobile service engineer but since I retired don't get around much. and strangely seem to have less time. Never mind a week on the Southern Rivers in March God willing! GW4 RXO Peter,

I'm actually a licenced Radio Amateur but the bands are so quiet (at least in my neck of the woods) I thought it might be nice to talk boat to boat to someone with a simular interest I'll put in the frequency channels and scan during my tea breaks Great response btw this Forum's really good!

I hear that the above system is in use on the broads does anyone know if it's being used for communication/chats between boaters? and if so what Channel or frequencies are used . Thanks in advance for any possible replies.

The captain's and the Admirals video blogs look like fun I think I'll have a go, first of all, win the lottery (how else can this be afforded?)then pick a name Commodore or Commander are they taken? Like the idea of a glamorous crew member (Not so sure the wife would though) never mind solo it is! but being ancient who would help me moor up as I'm doing my bit to the camera? thinking about it what camera? think I've got an old Kodak Brownie somewhere? Oh well, I'll just leave it to the boy's and enjoy! the experience with the family and leave the blog s to the young uns pity I can waffle like Russell but I'm just too old.

You'll either be a huge Hit or taken away by men in white coats better than Keith Lemmon though.

My Wife has pointed out to me how unobservant I am "The Dog does not sleep in the bed but some times when it's cold sleeps on the bed if there's room "Don't ask me I'm asleep!

All of the above. There's a stand off at the moment between my Wife and our dog Tommy a Choccy Lab she had to put Drops in his ears which he hates he has ignored her for two days now she,s ignoring him I'll be glad when their friends again I can't stand the tension.

When did the Ladies stop speaking like that?

Hell when I first read the title I thought The Incredible Hulk had visited

Yes but always remember to puncture it ,unlike poor old Fred Astaire. with a can of Ambrosier " Pudding on my top hat pudding on my tails"

Quick get under all the bridges NOW!

Just got mine, it's great! I know most of the locations but not all. Could someone name the locations Month by Month unless of course this is going to be a competition later and I'm not going to spoil it

I ordered one a few day's ago but the internet was playing up so I'm not sure it worked I had no e-mail back is that normal? Thanks Peter,