NorfolkNog

I'm sure you can do it, lovely down there last week! Nothing ventured, nothing gained! If we can do it I'm sure you can!!!!

I assume it's just during the season although the yard staff are still around and were very helpful with us they might be able to take you through if you ask but the levels were quite high last week so probably academic.

This is the boy Don't forget to press the start button The water flow is quite good so the time shouldn't be an issue

Swancraft did fit water guages to some boats but most don't have them so sadly it is pretty much guesswork. Water tanks can be installed under double berths and do hold a lot of water. The old standard hire advice used to be to top up daily but this is really over cautious. I think you are based at Horning now? If your home yard doesn't have water there is Southgates and Ferry Marina, I also believe Boulters have good hours in winter. I'd be willing to bet that if you can fully top up after the last occupants you won't run out in 4 days and now everything is thawed (hopefully) you have more options. Don't be put off going down South, maybe do that first? It's a magical time to be out. As mentioned we are just back from a fabulous 10 days, it was chilly but the rivers were deserted, frosty mornings, magical scenery. Breydon Water was like a mill pond. Enjoy!!! And report back please!

Hit Mrs Nog's login by mistake, grrrrrrr..... That boat will have a big tank, six berth? Unless you're having a bath every day I can't see you running out in 4 days Ferry have a portable hose so no chance of it freezing. As it's holiday time that might limit your opportunities but I really think if you make sure you are full before you set off and even get one top up I can't see you running out. Mrs Nog and I were out for 10 days and filled up twice. And no, we weren't whiffy

Last time we were at Oulton Broad in winter they were using portable hose reels which are connected to the water points on the pontoon. Normally they are there in the morning in winter. Reedham taps are off for the first time I've known. Goodchilds?? Can't remember if the hose is removed at Loddon. We've never had a problem in winter apart from last couple of weeks when many hoses were frozen. Used with care most water tanks hold more than you think. We were concerned last week but it turned out we had more water on board than we expected. Mrs Nog has long hair but tends to turn the shower off when washing her hair then turning it on again to rise off which saves water. Drink beer instead of water is another option

Back to Bridgecraft today M

The odd bit of ice on the Swancraft visitor mooring soon cleared in the sun and the main dyke was clear.

Often when working in a pub like the WH the bar staff are serving drinks, dealing with food orders, adding logs to the stove etc etc quite possible they don't think about the music and a polite request is rarely refused in my experience. I wouldn't condem a pub over something like that, I've been in one or two pubs in my time 😋 and I thought the White Heron scored well, I've been in many worse pubs! And to cap it all the Humpty Dumpty was excellent 😀🍺

Here yer go Ray

Paul mentioned the music. To be fair it was not loud when we visited - I coukd still hear Mrs Nog 😋 Ray, got a photo of your boat on the camera - I'll upload it when I get chance

To be honest it was much better then I expected. We were made welcome and the beer quality was very good. The decor is modern but reminded me very much of the Lion and White Horse which are both excellent pubs. Good selection of gins for Mrs Nog and the solid fuel stoves gave a cosy feel. I will certainly be back.

Mrs Nog's Christmas lights

Paul said he was working on NL To be honest the White Heron was better than I expected.

Yep, clear up to Swancraft Malcolm, although the side dykes look frozen. Still frozen at the head of the yard but OK on the visitor mooring. Water pipe thawed out too.

Sorry to hear this Ray. How awful. Got to agree, be very careful out there, still lots of ice about.

Bit of a change at the Yare! Humpty Dumpty too!!!!

Ha ha, you can't beat a drop of Nog We may have struck gold

My spies tell me Hobros Dyke has been frozen but yes, Swancraft and or Surlingham

Hi M Came on the train, choo, choo Mrs Nog is loving the shops. Just wondering how to get 20 gallons of water on the train back.....

Despite using boiling water, no life out of the taps, so maybe the whole lot is turned off They are usually on even in winter

Shame about Oulton. Safely through Yarmouth. Lovely bright day on Breydon Water

Turned out nice again

We have used the chippy, very good if memory serves. If anyone is happening to pass through Reedham with a blow torch.........