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NotDeadYet
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48 minutes ago, Regulo said:
No, his real name is Mickey Mouse.
Funny, he never said.
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Just gobbled up the tarts - excellent - having scored the last slot on the side at Ranworth. Great day all round. Started by meeting MauriceMynah (might not be a real name), who kindly appeared and took our ropes, then up to Potter for pump out, water, fish and chips. Exchanged pleasantries with some sailor person, who got under way straight at us just we were emerging from H Woods. Quite a windy day, so loads of fun with more sailors on the way to a pint at the Malsters. Every day should be like this
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OK, that's two of us with tarts on board.
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Sounds like the bakery is a must. No dinghy, so will seek out a gap on the Staithe later.
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10 hours ago, MauriceMynah said:
I tried to post a reply 2 hours ago, but I haven't got the hang of this new tablet yet. I am moored at the Womack staithe. Nice here innit!
Giving you an early morning wave - use your imagination!
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Presently moored on the island at Womack Water. It's all a bit odd, or we are very lucky. Just popped in at about 1700 on the off chance and lo and behold. We've also moored at Gaye's Staithe, Paddy 's, Sutton Staithe, that brilliant wild mooring near Wayford (hat tip to Grif or Robin), could have got in at Thurne, spurned the vacancy at Irstead, and failed at Dilham! At this rate, stern on at Ranworth will be a cinch. It has been raining a bit, mind you, so nothing's perfect. Oh, and we are flying the NBN burgee/pennant, so perhaps that's the secret.
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The irritation arising from inconsiderately running engines at moorings is similar to that generated by the nearby plonker who decides to mow his lawn, cut his hedge, strim the weeds, etc with noisy machinery just when you've settled down for Sunday lunch or a nice relaxing sundowner. As with much in life, it's all about the timing ....
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We ran through Horning during the regatta a couple or three years ago and were properly impressed with the organisation and the standard of sailing on the river.
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1 hour ago, vanessan said:
I’ve been boating on the Broads for nigh on 40 years and I honestly can’t remember hearing of any incidents. I don’t doubt there have been though, any examples?
To be clear, my incidents were not on the Broads, but they did involve boats.
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Whoops, I've generated a rather cynical discourse!
Look forward to reporting back in due course.
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10 hours ago, Vaughan said:
That is your free choice, of course.
It would be interesting to hear how you got on with your all electric boat, after your holiday.
Yes, I look forward to that. To explain my dislike of gas, I have seen several 'incidents' involving bottled gas and thus have a healthy regard for the safety aspects. I love gas as a fuel source, though!
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I have a general dislike of gas on hire boats, so very happy to be hiring an all electric boat this summer.
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Age/agility are a consideration as well.
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6 hours ago, CambridgeCabby said:
not to expect anything instantaneously as “these things take time”.
How very British!
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On 27/04/2021 at 07:45, Smoggy said:
....... if running into the tide and holding stern line only it's even worse.
One of my least fine moments at Reedham. Ranger to the rescue, red face to the pub .
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20 hours ago, OldBerkshireBoy said:22 hours ago, NotDeadYet said:
As of Friday, I am now TwoJabsNotDeadYet - need a snappy acronym, methinks.
2PAC?
Already claimed by an American rapper - not my ideal connection!
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5 hours ago, vanessan said:15 hours ago, Broads01 said:
It's very nice indeed but nowadays if you're hiring you really need to be on either a Martham's boat or a sailing boat.
Or in a coracle!
..... I see a future in submarine hire!
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I'm delighted that my simple question has aroused such an interesting and varied range of replies. It's clear that the answer to my question is "not very" or, less kindly, "use your eyes and brain, and listen to the locals". Excellent!
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As of Friday, I am now TwoJabsNotDeadYet - need a snappy acronym, methinks.
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How reliable/accurate are the gauge boards at the vertically challenged bridges? I ask because, thanks to https://www.barnesbrinkcraft.co.uk/webcam/ I've been keeping an eye on the one at Wroxham and have yet to see more than 6'9" and that just once, very close to low tide. The B.A. published Average High Tide clearance in summer is 7'3", presumably at the centre of any arch. I guess there may be more water feeding in right now, and the recent prevailing winds may be having an impact, plus generally low pressure, but 6" difference at different tide heights seems a bit large.
Obviously, I have time on my hands!
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Google is hopeless at this. Falling back on tried and trusted hopeless guesses:
Thumbsuck - £269.13
Other thumbsuck - £369.13
One for his knob - £319.36
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9 minutes ago, marshman said:
McD don't make the litter problems
Mmmmm, but they provide the opportunity for people to fill the gap.
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The first McD in this county opened a month or few back. They swore on their ancestors' graves that litter won't be a problem. As we've not been out much, I don't know how that's working out, but traffic flow in that part of Oakham is now a bit messy.
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I hope this semi-understandable pricing escalation is not taken up by the food and especially beverage outlets.
Look forward to reporting back in due course.
Busy Broads, But Nbn Opens Moorings
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Why would you start your engine at 2120? Happening now and similar last time we were here.