Hylander

Have to say we are with Richardsons and have been for about 3 years now. It is the best mooring by far that we have ever had. Nothing is too much trouble for the Richardsons staff, unlike some marinas. The folk who moor there are also the friendliest and helpful. M

Yes we are very lucky to have such treasured memories. Perhaps in these times folks will start to make the best of what they have or havnt as the case may be. Cannot ever imagine anyone being sentimental over their Xbox. Now I am showing my age. Your memory of the missing rabbits was probably someones Christmas meal. Yes please can we have some Christmas smilies. M

Showing my age here but yes I remember my grandparents having gas lights and a gas lamp lighter used to light the lamps in the street. No it may seem like it but I am not 102 but in my late 60s. It wasnt until well into the late 1960s that they had any form of improvement to the house which was at long last a bathroom so the tin bath and the copper was extinct. Nan had a huge mangle thing outside the back door for the washing , which was done on a Monday, despite the weather. M

Somehow getting nostalgic at this time of year doesnt seem unusual. Memories of times gone past and the folks who perhaps are not around anymore, makes you recall happy memories. Not necessarily about Christmas but just oddments, one thing that will always stick in my mind is that as a child, we went on what seemed like an epic journey from Kent to Essex to see my grandparents, was on getting there, despite the fact that they lived on an estate, the back door was never locked. You just turned up and just went in. Kettle was always on and a homely welcome waiting. I suppose they never locked the door because come to think of it, what the devil did they have to nick, everyone was in the same boat. Wondered if other forum members have similar memories. M

Cannot imagine what this poor chap is going through and at such a young age. Makes you think as others have said. Hope that one day you will tell us he is on the mend. M

Forgot to mention that Herby Woods also do some smashing holiday bungalows. We always hire Broadlands right by Potter Heigham bridge in January and it is like a sauna inside , one thing you will not be is cold. You can also park your car right outside at the rear of the bungalow.

Herby Woods at Potter Heigham are always available. Ask for Corrine. Monica

Moor in the trees away from folk you cannot beat it. Where else can you go on holiday and up sticks and move if you dont like your neighbours - answer - no where except the Broads. The Broads holiday is a win win situation evey time.

Regular pump outs every 4 -5 days and chuck plenty of loo blue down in between. That my offering on the subject. Monica

And why not. Not too much to ask for peace and quiet and it should be made mandatory.

MBA marine. Perhaps if you did have a boat on the water and the boat next to you in the marina was discharging its 'bits and bobs' directly into the adjacent water you may have a different take on it all. Monica

We used to moor a few years back near a bling sea going boat and he used to always discharge his loo into the river and into the marina where it was kept. I was horrified when I found out. Like others I thought it was against the rules and regs to do such a thing. The other morning I saw a good bucket full being chucked overboard from a small boat. I reiterate what the previous poster said - if you fall in dont open your mouth. Uggh!!

Phew what a relief

I have assumed that OP is for older person (correct me if I am wrong please). Well I am not only older (one luxury all of you have to look forward to ) and also hail from Theydon Bois in Essex where I was born. Now in the scheme of things where does that place me. I like others tend to moor in the informal moorings and find peace and tranquility 9 times out of 10. I dont think it is correct to generalise as we have seen here on the previous posts. You can be a pain in the neck to other people from the cradle to the grave if you are that way inclined. As I have said before 99% of people on the Broads are respectful and considerate. Getting back to the original post, I do think that this member should just give it one more go and see that it is not as they found it. M

Yes it is not only the youngster by any means. At below Irsted (right hand bend) we got a lovely mooring, wonderful, peaceful and another boat Symphony moored opposite, we thought oh this will be ideal - Wrong!!! All of a sudden a floating bathtub which takes 10 moored along side and then another boat moored into the trees. Obviously one big family, nowt wrong with that at all but the language was disgusting and it was in front of their small children. That was it me and my hubby upped and moved. Why are people so god dam awful these days.

I think I know the folk concerned who you are talking about. Might be barking up the wrong tree but there was two Herbie Woods boats quite large but not quite bling types with lads on board. I saw them several times bombing and that is the only description to use around the water ways. Total disregard for anyone else. Poor chap behind us , his boat nearly ended up on the quay side with the effect they were having on the river. Please come back , believe me this is not the normal behaviour of 99% of Broads users. This is just mindless people who perhaps dont even realise the upset they cause.

I can honestly say it does work. We have one in the back garden - it covers a large area - and one in the front. The one in the front garden is running off of a battery whilst the back garden version is running off of the mains. Does not affect dogs or hedgehogs or the birds, feathered variety. As I say not cheap but it does the trick. Having watched my husband weeding out in the garden and being greeted by you know what it was a no brainer, we had to get Catwatch.

We have something called Catwatch by Concenpt Research 01763 254300. As we have had our a good 15 years in those days when we bought ours they did not have a web site or an email address but I am sure they do now. Excellent, not cheap but it works. Monica

Feel like shouting this from the roof top. Labels have arrived absolutely perfect. Lorraine is a diamond. Prompt and delivered exactly what we wanted. Never thought we would ever get what we required.

What is wrong with putting in posts dotted around the complete corner. That would be money well spent and stop wasting money by removing piling and losing our wonderful moorings.

Stunning , is the first photo of Salhouse? M

Well they may think they are having a wonderful time but oh dear I bet their dear old Mums would be having kittens if they saw that. Just hope for Mum's sake they all got back in one piece. M

Just had an email back from Lorraine and she is going to sort us out regarding the labels we require. Just got to measure up and let have a list and she will let me know how much etc. I am really pleased that at last the dash can be completed and the switches look good with the bespoke labels. Thank you for suggestion Lorraine.

Am I reading right here , you are saying that our precious F1 is now going to Sky Sports along with all our beloved national sports that occur? Like you I feel very cheated and it is only those with money to waste can afford to watch.

Here here - surely there is something else we can all discuss. I think this subject is past its sell by date.