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    Newfies Afloat

    in Holiday Tales & Blogs

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    23 minutes ago, YnysMon said:

    I wonder if the Recruiting Sergeant has the same policy…aren’t they owned by the same people?

    It is indeed owned/run by Colchester Inns, but no, we've never had a problem ordering at the bar. Mrs Nog likes to look at the gins and cocktails and the staff are generally friendly and helpful. Which makes the Rising Sun policy even more baffling. It must be quiet there at the moment too, don't suppose much is getting through the bridge.

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    Newfies Afloat

    in Holiday Tales & Blogs

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    4 minutes ago, Tempest said:

    The outdoor seating was busy and they have a strict table service system which I believe causes more issues than it is trying to solve.

     

    4 minutes ago, Tempest said:

    We waited a couple of minutes and nobody came, so Julie got up and went to the bar but was sent packing as "it's table service and someone will come to you"

    Ridiculous and un-necessary. Apart from anything else I ilike to look at the bar to see what beers are available and Mrs Nog likes to scan the gins. How do you know what the prices are? Too late when it's delivered. Avoid like the plague. The best pub IMHO is the Red Lion but sadly the opening hours are a bit limited. Otherwise as suggested go in the Kings Head or walk down to the Recruiting Sergeant. 

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    Newfies Afloat

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    Must agree with Warren and Simon. Bridgecraft really are excellent. Warren's experience just shows how they will go the extra mile. Being a smaller family run yard you really do get that personal attention and they are prepared to be flexible which the big yards are less willing or able to do. I've been with Bridgecraft for a good few years now and can't speak highly enough of them. Cracking yard :91_thumbsup:

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    Springer’s Retreat On The Rivers

    in Holiday Tales & Blogs

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    I've also crossed in worse conditions, including just before the Beast from the East struck a few years back :default_stinky:

    I would guess, looking at the video, that there was possibly a following wind, it can be fun going the other way into the wind and waves. I would also delay going South to North slightly as the undertow effect can involve struggling a little up the Bure.

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    The Aweigh App

    in Broads Chat

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    1 hour ago, kpnut said:

    I think they’re BST as I was using it at the end of March when the clocks changed and I remember making a point of seeing whether they moved forward by an appropriate amount between the Saturday and the Sunday.
    Unless I’m imagining it, they did. 
     

    Also, I’m hoping to go through Yarmouth today and low is about 14.15 according to aweigh, but 13.07 according to the tide table on the one from broads.org (?) that I’ve printed off - the one that used to use BST but has reverted to GMT all year. 

    Yes, Strowagers Shorebase is showing 13.07 today. They do state that all times are GMT so it's just a case of adding an hour. I've always used them and find them very reliable. As I'm mainly out in winter no adjustment needed but we will be afloat in May so I'll make a mental note to add an hour!!

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    Norfolk Lady Tales

    in Holiday Tales & Blogs

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    6 hours ago, Mouldy said:

    The fish and chips were good and compared to others, the price wasn’t too bad either

    Hi Malcolm, did you use the chippy just past the Waveney and old Spar shop on the right hand side? 

    Can't remember the name of it, was it the Mermaid at one time? 

    Lady Ursula

    in Boats and accessories Wanted

    Posted

    According to Craig's database it is one of Sandersons 'Lady' class, a small woodie very much in the style of the early Herbert Woods cruisers. I have a very vague recollection of seeing one advertised for sale but it was many years ago. Sorry I can't be more helpful. And welcome from me too. 

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    An Early Encore

    in Holiday Tales & Blogs

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    8 hours ago, Broads01 said:

    I certainly noticed the cold, especially at night

    Two duvets does the trick, works for us even in the coldest weather. Plus Mrs Nog's feet :default_norty:

    Thanks for taking us with you on your trip Simon :91_thumbsup:

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    Booked On Pacific Spirit 😀

    in Broads Chat

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    40 minutes ago, CambridgeCabby said:

    we too would be very interested  if it’s still open or due to reopen

    Ditto 

    We were in a while ago and the landlord was brilliant, far from trying to boot us out early he positively encouraged us to stay, not quite that late but late enough. Green Jack beers were often on too :1311_thumbsup_tone2:

    The Maltsters

    in Broads Chat

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    On 18/03/2024 at 10:12, Graham47 said:

    It should be open for Easter

    As Easter is fast approaching we will hopefully see some activity soon. 

    Any updates much appreciated as always :91_thumbsup: :default_beerchug:

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    The Maltsters

    in Broads Chat

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    I can see Jean's point of view here. Certainly in my experience of visiting pubs, owners are mostly very responsible and keep their pets under control. Although we don't have a dog ourselves we do like dogs and Mrs N usually has dog biscuits in her bag. Many pubs have a sign to say dogs must be kept on a lead and/or well behaved dogs are welcome. It's maybe a bit like boaters and fishermen, a bit of mutual respect goes a long way! 

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    The Maltsters

    in Broads Chat

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    9 hours ago, BroadAmbition said:

    I hope he keeps The Maltsters dog friendly as the Granary isn’t 

    Griff

    I hope so too. Pubs that don't allow dogs are missing a trick I think. I've never been in the Granary, just wonder if it's very small inside which might make it less suitable for dogs. Having said that the majority of micro pubs which I visit are almost always dog friendly.

    Hope he has some beer on too. 

     

    Oh, and the old chestnut that they serve food is not a valid excuse. Of course operators are free to make their own rules.

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    Pipedreams

    in Broads Chat

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    54 minutes ago, CambridgeCabby said:

    We had a very good lunch in the Swan , but no real ale due to a failed delivery 😢, had to make do with Guinness , since moved on and now moored up at Neateshead staithe , guess I will have to sample The White Horse later to make up for lunchtimes deprivation 

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    Good move :1311_thumbsup_tone2: if there's no beer on I'd have gone for Guinness, I'm sure the White Horse will have made up for it though :default_beerchug:

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