OldBerkshireBoy

All I can say (and stay within the forum rules) is to ask about a completion date as well as the price when having any canopy or stainless steel rails made as some people seem unable to deliver within a reasonable time frame.

Admin costs?

Lack of passing trade now, there are fewer yards along Riverside now so less trade. There is a coffee/tea place there that is hardly used except by those that are waiting for the handover to start their holiday.

If you can do this at home then you can do it on a boat, it just takes a little longer.

Would rather Norwich didnt take the Boom or Bust route that a few others have in the past and come unstuck.

Perhaps they should of held the race today. It has been done before.

That is correct.

Was reading an article today which said that there is a shortage of HGV1 drivers across europe, so where did they all go or where many unlicenced and working here in the UK?

Just for clarity in no way ,shape or form was I saying the problem was solved by using the smaller trucks but every little helps (excuse the pun).

Sorry to tell you this Maurice but it sounds as if you are no longer the only idiot in the village.

If you can read from a script whilst smiling all is not lost.

No need for ration books, supermarkets are getting aound the HGV drivers problem by buying 7.5 ton vans.

People that know you well will know better of you MM. Way back when I had a falling out with somebody over something small who proceeded to bad mouth me. I quickly learnt who my true friends were.

Now I dont know my birds around here but last week there was what looked like a Heron to me flying low over the water on the Yare, it "landed" on the water and stayed there for around eight seconds or so then flew off with a large fish in its mouth. Later on there was a fish which appeared to be jumping out of the water and making a large splash but always in the same spot then we spotted the angler so guess the fish was putting up a fight which it eventually won, Fish 1 Angler 0 as my companion said.

Been following a thread concerning boats left and those that live on a boat along the Thames lately and different councils are taking different approaches with the result that problem boats are simply moving from one area to another causing friction from Hampton Court through to Abingdon. Apparently Oxford council came unstuck when the NBTA (National Bargee-Travellers Association) became involved claiming that they have a superior rights compared to leisure boaters.

I only heard of it around the Brundall/ Blofield areas

Dont know if true or not but local webpage reports of a white powder being left where people walk their dogs causing burns.

Not all is very difficult. Vehicle registration and driving licence isnt a problem but vehicle insurance can be, NHS and local doctors dont care and mobile phones and other monthly payments schemes are more interested in your credit history. There are a number of places that will take in any mail then scan and forward it by email for a price, I know this because an ex neighbour went through the hoops when living on their boat.

Some reach a level where you would need to pay others to be rid of.

Or showing others what they eat!

A boat without name or reg numbers is difficult to trace back I would assume.

It is my understanding that the BA started a consultation on residential moorings on the broads well over a year ago and have sent marina owners outline proposals should they wish to be considered for a licence. I was granted a peak at these and noted a list of points that the owners had to be able to fulfil even to be considered. From what I recall good access roads, waste bins, supply of water, maybe fuel, toilet block, maybe a washing area ie showers and storage areas for residents ie push bikes and a host of other things had to be provided for. How many of us think their place of mooring might comply and the owners might pay a fee to be even considered.

Not sure why you say no chance when the real national parks are suffering badly from litter, overnight sleeping and the use of off road vehicles.

Seen a 13a fuse wrapped in tin foil in a household plug. "Just to last the weekend" he said.

A small unmarked switch hidden away somewhere perhaps or plain simple brain fade from the man at the wheel.