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OldBerkshireBoy
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2 hours ago, addicted said:
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Any idea which auction house will be handling the sale?
Carole
Not at the moment.
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The Yare public house is closing on the 21st of this month and is going to auction so may yet reopen.
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Old gate valves have a habit of shearing the spindle if closed hard so even though the wheel may turn freely the gate is not moving, had it many of times on house plumbing.
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Boulters marine
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Collapsed fuel line?
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Have you dipped the fuel tank or are you going by a fuel gauge.
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Might it help to keep rev`s to a minimum when it does start.
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1 hour ago, FairTmiddlin said:
As my apprenticeship was in agricultural engineering Both Mechanical and Electrical. I was oft found working on the Horticultural side of the business. Everything from 12 foot Hydraulic park mowers down to push mowers. I used to be our mobile mechanic and some of the people I have met doing the job were a delight, Graham Hill and Damon although he was only 2 when I met him. Graham was a true gent and spent many an hour chatting to him Spike Milligan, possibly one of the most disturbed people I have ever met. but, In his lucid times a raconteur and wit of the highest standing. He could literally stand in his garden and recall with all the voices, Goon show scripts. I even sat down to tea with him and heard the rough prose, from his wartime exploits soon to become "a dictator my part in his downfall. Through sport I have also met lots of stars most outside of their profession. Joanna Lumley and Doreen Keogh (Concepta Hewitt from Corrie) preparing and serving tea at cricket in Rolvenden. Fielding at third man one day and a lady was leaning on a five bar gate at the bottom of her garden i struck up a conversation with her every other over It was Jan Francis from The two of us. All were absolutely wonderful to chat to.
I later had a job delivering cars for Ford fleet met loads of the motoring press through loan press cars usually new models. Met Clarkson, May and Hammond before they knew each other. Paddy Hopkirk. Jackie Stewart and hundreds more all a joy to meet. Even most of the Royal family I have met in two differing roles and apart from a couple, a joy when nobody else is around
So meet you heroes? I have and it was a blast.
Yes but your heroes were sober at the time.
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Sorry to say he was never a client of ours that I recall but I would liked to have met him.
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They also sell diesel or are you obliged to use Brooms.
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I have chauffeured many tv celebrities around in a past job and many are not like what you see on the screen, that said some were charming people.
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5 hours ago, grendel said:
for just moorings the staffing levels are a lot lower and running costs will just be to maintain the quay headings and facilities, no expensive boats to buy and maintain, probably a lower profit margin, but the income is consistent.
And you get weekends off which reducess the stress levels.
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49 minutes ago, petersjoy said:
Now that's a detour.
Graham swopped the maps when Helen`s back was turned.
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5 minutes ago, Bikertov said:
Hotel California - one of my all time favourites.
I saw The Eagles live at Wembley in 1996. Just about to book tickets for them in Hyde Park next summer
Saw them once, maybe twice, dont recall where or when it`s all a bit foggy.
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2 hours ago, Oddfellow said:
You'll never leave!
Sounds like an Eagles track.
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45 minutes ago, DAVIDH said:
I think a large part of their "leisure" revenue comes from those people staying in their many holiday lodges. They really are a captive market, with so little else within walking distance.
Had no idea that you had to surrender the car keys upon signing in on arrival.
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7 minutes ago, Cheesey69 said:
It’s a square thing with all the safety features. Auto shut off when tilted, flame behind glass, metal gauze heating and battery start.
It has a detachable fuel tank that allows remote refuelling.
coupled with the boats own carbon monoxide alarm and in built vents.
we use the boats own heater when moving and the paraffin when moored because it’s cheaper to run and of course, power free.And does it smell of paraffin?
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14 hours ago, Cheesey69 said:
We did it but with lots of precautions.
safety factor. Ice on the decks.
we’ve got a flattie which is ideal because moving about and getting out for mooring is easy.
we’ve got a paraffin heater now so that we drain less from batteries.
Haven`t seen a paraffin heater in a long time, are they safe to use on a boat being a naked flame and a liquid or have you secured it to stop it moving around and do they still smell like I remember?
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All places need at least a four to get through the door.
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Some were made by Sealand Technology, one was named The Traveller, the other I forget but it had a bigger seat. Think you can buy overhaul service kits from ASAP or Peachments.
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46 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said:
The Nogs are fine, many thanks. Just taking a bit of a break at the mo. December should be all go, barring accidents and another lockdown. Bridgecraft are really excellent, being a smaller, family run yard they are able to be more flexible and really look after their customers.
Roll on December!
Sometimes it is good to step back and recharge from forums. Good to hear both of you are ok none the less.
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8 minutes ago, BelgianExile said:
I’m talking rubbish but can’t work out how to edit on a phone! Brundall Gardens is full, not Brundall Bay! Sorry…
Three little dots in top right hnd corner - You have ten minutes to activate the timer.
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43 minutes ago, annv said:
Oh and two as new ex army Gerry cans £10=00 each
Probably worth £25 each a couple of weeks ago!
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1 minute ago, Smoggy said:
Just spotted it on the YBW forums, never heard of it before and been using and buying this size of bottle for 20 years, always worth checking your bottles just in case as it looks easy enough.
Seemed a good idea to share.
Agree it is good to share, I asked because nothing recent came up when I looked under 2021 recalls.
For Those That Moor In Brundall
in Norfolk Broads News
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That is correct, both owners have been there since 1980.