xbillups

Well we are here, had a nice couple of days at Great Yarmouth (and some decent stops on the way). We moored overnight at Ludham bridge on our first night, and Stracey Arms the second. We are doing less cruising and more lazing around than I expected but none the worse for that. The dog fell in for the first time today - partly my fault as I was trying to stop him leaping on to the drivers seat as he had muddy paws. Having his life jacket was great as I used the handle to pull him up - in fact only his back end got wet. He was getting more confident up to that point, not sure what he’ll do now, but he is back on board sleeping, smellier than ever.

As luck would have it, and more by accident than design (we had a more limited range once Hoseasons told us we were not welcome), I have booked a boat with bow thrusters - a new thing for me although I hear they are becoming more popular on narrowboats now too - never had such things back in my boatyard days. Back then I was king of toilet pump outs and unblocking - the job no-one else wanted.

Hi all I just came upon this via a search as I am a single Dad having the same issue - so rang Brinks who said we are OK to book. I have a lot of narrowboat experience including working at a boatyard (a long time ago) but none on the Broads - daughter is 15. Looking forward to thanks for the tip.