Hylander

Well I did save a draft but where it went is anybody's guess. Here goes again. The one we have is RR47 costs £424 in 2008 (where does the time go) but there is a similar one on the Shoreline web page for fridges which is a Narrow 100 ltrs RR5010 W £459. So have not gone up that much in 4 years. I did look for a top loader but they only one they do is a 12v freezer which is a top loader. Ours is 97 ltrs and is ample. Takes 2 x 2 ltr bottles of milk plus bottle of wine (essential) and a large bottle of still water on the bottom shelf of the door. Then there is places for tins of beer , butter, eggs etc above. A large freezer section with a lot of room below and a large salad keeper across the bottom. All in is as roomy as my little fridge I used to have indoors.

We have a Shoreline not inexpensive by any means but is brillient. it is as large as a domestic fridge with proper freezer section at the top and also does not take a lot of battery.

Oh I am so sorry. Poor old thing, I know some dogs do not like boats one bit but dear me he/she must have got into a right two and eight. Such a shame.

What happened to the poor dog at Richardsons?

I agree about the non appearance of Rangers. Notice the shed at Irstead was well and truly locked up each time we came past. So we were not the only folk to notice the unaccompanied children helming cruisers!! Would those parents let a child of 9 or 10 drive their precious car out on the M25, no of course not and it should be against the law for it to happen on the waterways. What would happen if there was a collision , would the outcry be ' nothing can be done as the child was under a certain age'. A few really hefty fines and this would be nipped in the bud. We were extremely lucky as to be in a nice peaceful spot in the trees and quite frankly that was the only place to be, nevertheless, one boat came past at such a speed that we and others (we could hear them banging the irons in again) were almost ripped from our moorings.

Talking of the 'silly season', just witnessed quite a few nuggets on the Ant over the Bank Holiday weekend, not least of all speeding boats and mainly those were dare I say it privateers. What we did witness which truly shocked us and we think something should be done about it is - children - yes children being allowed to helm boats without any suitable adult anywhere to be seen. Surely that must be against the law.

Thank you so much - I have been to Gib without shifting out of the chair. What an enjoyable read, loved the photos.

I have a sneaky suspicion that this matter is being posted on the other forum or by coincidence is it almost the same kind of tale of woe!!

Ferryman - this is not the place to name and shame a particular boatyard. If the original poster wants to have his matter dealt with then as he has said he will do it the correct way. Nothing is gained by naming and shaming. We (the Royal We) are not hypocritical as you suggest.

Without naming or shaming the OP probably feels better for getting it off his chest. I am sure he will follow the correct procedure and hopefully if the company is worth its salt this will be nipped in the bud and everyone will feel better. Having absolutely no idea what happened or why it is a bit difficult for any of us to have an opinion. I have always found that if you go to the very top of the company Chief Executive or Managing Director or the owner you tend to sort matters out extremely quickly. Dont be put off , one rotten apple and all that. We are a good bunch up here, private boaters, hirers, boat yards etc, give us all a second chance. Come back another time to the Broads and forget all about this previous episode whatever it was - life is too short believe me.

Got to say what fantastic photos. Love the ones at the top on the low tide. Really magical.

Still dont know if I ought to ask but - how is the other forum. Dont like to see people hurt in this way not anyone.

Definitely no right at the moment.

The tide is very high at the moment or rather it was about an hour ago.

I tried to update my email address this morning and it says Norton is blocking it, so can only assume the gremlins are still at it.

We have Norton and that reported it and told you all about it. Thank goodness for Norton that is all I can say.

For those of us who dont use facebook we will just have to keep logging in. What an awful world we live in that this can happen. I dont know whatever next. Someone must get some kind of pleasure out of wrecking peoples lives.

Dare I ask has something happened to the Norfolk Broads Forum. Please delete if not allowed to mention on here.

Doesnt he run Norfolk Broads Org

www.ropeservicesuk.com www.pacermarine.co.uk

May be this should be in useful links please?

Can these go into the useful websites Rope Services Uk - supplier of mooring rope etc. Half the price and twice the quality of some chandleries. Pacermarine - supplies of fenders , and all manner of items from engines to a life bouy for a boat - also half the price of most chandleries.

As we are talking about Caley Cruisers - what did everyone make of the toilets on board. We went about 15 years ago and it was archaic. You had to put the toilet seat down and pump for all your worth for ages. The opening in the loo was so tiny it was about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch across. I will leave it to your imagination as to how difficult it was to flush anything away. Never again. Lock Ness was like the North Sea on a bad day - terrifying.

Thanks folks, just had about 1/2 hr of just deleting loads of numbers. Have put in the fresh ones. Hope we never need them but you never know.

As I appear to have umpteen phone numbers in my mobile number for River Control etc - can someone let us have the correct telephone number to call in this kind of circumstance please. Also if anyone has the telephone number for the control at Breydon that would be very useful.