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Tiny bit choppy on Breydon Water but nothing to worry about. Nine feet under the bridges. 

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The tree is still there just upstream of Salhouse Broad 

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Good point. 

I had an idea that Ferry wouldn't allow it out of season but could be wrong of course. 

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28 minutes ago, Broads01 said:

Ferry have an offer on every week, it seems. I just wish they'd set their prices more realistically in the first place. I'm not a last minute bookings person, I prefer the certainty of booking well in advance (which explains why I've only hired from them once so far).

Plus at the moment none of them would get through Ludham and I assume they won't let you go through Yarmouth so they basically up and down the Bure from Stokesby to Wroxham. No wonder they seem to be everywhere! 

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13 minutes ago, Broads01 said:

What makes the 32 better than the 35, do you think?

I could wax lyrical at length Simon, downside is a slightly shorter keel which could make it less easy to steer but I never had a problem with Royale. You still get the generous forward berth but basically lose the middle cabin which is very cramped anyway. Good sized saloon and galley as the 35. I always felt that the 32 seemed to slot into spaces which the 35 would be a squeeze. They packed a lot of boat into 32 feet. There's only a handful on Craig's database. Swan Radiance is the best boat I've ever hired, Royale was my favourite if that makes sense. 

I think even if I put Mrs Nog on singles I'd struggle to find even 17.5k lovely thought though. In some ways hire boats are like grandchildren, you can just hand them back, no worries about repairs, tolls etc. But of course like anyone else I'd jump at the chance of ownership if circumstances allowed. 

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Ferry boats everywhere this week. Wonder if they've had an offer on. Two moored up outside now 

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Hotel Wroxham doing a roaring trade with the Kings Head closed. Bit sniffy and only 2 beers on so the Lacons was a no brainer. Mrs Nog lapping up the gin 

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Five six at Wroxham today 

Mrs Nog's corn going down very well again 

Water over topping Granary Staithe 

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Roy's and Cromer 

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 and 

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20 minutes ago, Hylander said:

Dont worry Howard we will have a whip round for you and by 4 this afternoon you can put in an offer.

 

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20 minutes ago, SwanR said:

It is a beautiful morning. Have a lovely day Mr and Mrs Nog. 

Thanks, heading your way now 

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Still high at St Benets lovely day though 

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Can anyone lend me a few quid? I've said numerous times on here that Swan Royale was my favourite boat of all time. These 32 foot versions are as rare as hens teeth. Grrrr, lottery, lottery...          https://www.watersidemarinesales.co.uk/boat/alpha-32-cc-aboat-time/ 

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11 hours ago, Smoggy said:

In all fairness the Egyptian cream stout is just as good...

Where's that Mr Smoggy sir if I may ask? 

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2 hours ago, Smoggy said:

Albion stout? If so then I'm jealous. 

Had a Nog (pictured) but yes, did try the Albion and very tasty it was too 

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.... or two.... 

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8 minutes ago, SwanR said:

Did I win? 🏆 I never used to win the guess the pub competition. 🤭

Bang on the nail Jean 

You know me too well. Can't miss out on a Norfolk Nog can I? 

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2 minutes ago, marshman said:

Not tried the Stag in the village? Might be more of an eatery rather than a pub - although that applies to the F and F where you are too!!!!

Actually John has recommended the Stag. I will try it but may not have time today but definitely in May 

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Mrs Nog's corn going down very well at Salhouse 

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Ludham Bridge update - almost spot on 7 foot 3 as of a few minutes ago 

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19 minutes ago, Vaughan said:

It used to be your avatar on the forum, didn't it?

Quite possibly! You've got a much better memory than me! I'll look when we get back 

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No sparklers in the White Horse