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It should be fine, many of the private boat owners will be at the meet at Oulton Broad. I am sure you will have a great time autoteach, if you are on the southern rivers around Oulton Broad over Easter, pop in and say hello.

Totally agree Alan

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There is a huge Otter around the yacht station at Oulton Broad, he is not shy in coming out either.

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That's fine with me John, Only concern is that area is not very big. I am sure an overflow outside the gate will not be a problem.

Hi Brian, all the boats will be in the OBYS, you will be more than welcome to leave any belongings on our boat. We will most probably set up on the quay heading outside the Harbour Masters office. There is a car park behind the office, it is a pay and display, about £4.00 per day. Did you have any luck finding the top for the white gazebo, it would be great if we could set that up nearby. If so i could drive over and pick it up.

Yes Trevor, the Red Herring is closed at this moment in time. I am not sure if or when it may re-open.

How can they justify them charges.

This is great news that Tesco's have been knocked back at Brundall although as with many towns and villages I am sure this will be short lived. From my understanding when Tesco's plan to build a new store it takes on average three attempts to gain planning permission due to anti Tesco campaigners and Councils trying to save face with the locals. The unfortunate thing is, Tesco's are so powerful, in most cases their lawyers always find a way to convince the councils it will be good for the community and plans go ahead. I always get so frustrated when I see these giants open these stores and small businesses fold around them, but in reality the rates they pay against the small businesses and the employment they bring in, it makes if very difficult for the council to decline. The only way forward to prevent them expanding is for the general public to stop using them. Unfortunately, that will not happen.

Exciting times ahead.

Hi Chris A big welcome from me too! After spending 5 years boating on the northern river's we now tend to stay south and really enjoy the piece and tranquility it can offer. Don't get me wrong, we absolutely love the northern rivers although after 5 years, just fancied a change.

Let the Broads be with you!!

I think I would have preferred that one Jill than the real thing! Been on a diet since New Year!!

I collect pound coins!! If anyone would like to send me some examples of pound coins they have in their pockets please feel free to send them over.

We have seen the seal at Reedham on numerous occasions. Quite a shock when you first see one! When we were selling HJ2 a couple of years ago, we pulled out of Reedham Marina on a river trial with a potential purchaser and instantly see the seal playing in front of us, well, that was HJ2 sold then.

Welcome to the forum autoteach! Any questions or advice needed, fire away, I am sure you will get your answers on here.

Fantastic piece of marketing by Richard Harding though.

Welcome to the forum SPEEDTRIPLE, I am sure you wont need help finding your way around!!

Well Mark, that didn't look too bad at all, I have seen them when the combustion chamber is half full of coke. Good job well done!

Please put us down John, Fri, Sat, Happy Jax 3 Stern on, Electric 3 Adults 1 big Child.

Many thanks for posting that up Carol, my first trip on the broads was 1964 when I was 16 months old so most probably a similar time.

That is a seriously well planned out craft!! Water skiing behind a sailboat, never thought I would see the day.

This is one of the best things planned for Norfolk in many years. I will be an absolute nightmare once the main work gets underway, but will be worth it when finished.