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I saw a report somewhere last week that there are some squirrels in parts of the country that are suffering from some form of leprosy, by all accounts it can not be transferred to humans, not to sure about other animals. The report said not to approach them, after saying that squirrels are not the cute animals they appear to be. http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/28/wildlife-experts-appeal-to-public-after-under-threat-red-squirrels-are-hit-by-leprosy-outbreak-4849578/ Regards Alan

Hi Eric, Dependant on what type of boat & car you have will dictate how many stickers we give you for them Regards Alan

Hello Middlin, Welcome again to the forum from Tan & myself. Regards Alan

Hello Grendel, Welcome to the forum from Tan & myself. Regards Alan

Hello Strowager, I have moved your pictures and post into the topic which was already open on Sutton Mill. Regards Alan

A happy ending to what could have been a tragedy. http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/a_dozen_desperate_puppies_and_six_emaciated_dogs_left_abandoned_in_a_rotten_cardboard_box_at_a_north_norfolk_horse_sanctuary_1_3760022 Sorry Grace they may not let you have one of them Regards Alan

London, I have heard the name but can not place it. I went to Edgware Road once, is it anywhere near Regards Alan

Hi Jill, I love your pictures, I hope we see some more for October, November etc. Regards Alan

This weekend sees the 10th Beccles duck race:- http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/decorated_ducks_get_set_for_10th_beccles_duck_race_1_3756329 Regards Alan

Interesting story of the Humber Keel Daybreak with a good few pictures. http://www.angliaafloat.co.uk/heritage/waterway-history/daybreak_comes_to_norfolk_1_3757978?storyId=1.3757980 Regards Alan

Hi Iain, I can gongoozle with the best of them, watching people is a great sport. Regards Alan

If you are a walker, boater, fisherman or a gongoozler you may be asked to take part in a survey by members of the North Walsham & Dilham Canal Trust. http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/survey_bid_to_show_who_is_using_the_north_walsham_and_dilham_canal_1_3757172#cxrecs_s Regards Alan

The owner & culprits still have not been found, however the reward has been raised to £2100 by concerned wellwishes:- http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crime/2_100_to_catch_attackers_who_left_spencer_the_dog_for_dead_in_norwich_park_1_3756671 Regards Alan

Heres a picture for those not sure of the boat and a link to Richardsons:- http://www.richardsonsboatingholidays.co.uk/boat/highland-gem/68/#.VAgvPsVdWuI=&tabs=0 Regards Alan

The Ingham Swan has been names best of East England restaurant of the year by Waitrose. http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/north_norfolk_eatery_the_ingham_swan_named_waitrose_good_food_guide_readers_restaurant_of_the_year_for_the_east_of_england_1_3755238 Regards Alan

Update; regarding this dreadfull story, a £500 reward has been offered for information that lead to a conviction. http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crime/500_reward_to_find_person_who_tied_up_dog_in_norwich_park_1_3755347 Regards Alan

Hi Tim, We not only have the NBN Burgee on the bow of the boat we also have a wind indicator, we have always had these on the boat, they need changing every season but find them indispensable. Getting the mooring right is a pleasure especially if mooring at the likes of The Hotel Wroxham with everyone watching, Tan goes onto the bathing platform ready with the aft rope, I have the bording ladders down and bow ropes laid out so I can step down with a rope. It does not always go right as you all know hence why I always both ladders down and ropes ready incase I have to turn around and moor on the other side. Regards Alan

A charity concert is to be held at the Waterfront in Norwich on Friday 12th September in aid of youngster Noah Beschorner-Barker who is battling leukaemia. For more information please see the following story:- http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/charity_concert_to_be_held_for_two_year_old_leukaemia_sufferer_1_3753983 Regards Alan

Police are appealing for witnesses or the owner to come forward. I do like dogs but personally would not have one, this however was a callous act and I hope the culpits are found. http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crime/dog_tied_up_and_abandoned_in_norwich_park_1_3754119 Regards Alan

Hi Iain, I will say it again, truely amazing!!! Regards Alan

Hi Ian, We have all done it at some time, at some time on Ranworth Breeze the centre off morse had been changed to one without, so it was very easy to catch it. Needless to say we changed it in 2012. Regards Alan

Hi Jill, you be careful its not Christmas yet Regards Alan

Hi John, There has been a similar response to the rivers and canals in the centre of Leeds. Why can't these authorities tell the difference between duty of care and the rights of the individual. Its one thing making access more difficult to waterways but fencing off is costly and a restrictive practice, had a barrier been in place then maybe the person in this story may not have been in the water. It is certain however that the rescuers would not have been able to help the man. Most of these incidents and fatalities on the Broads have involved drink in some form or other. Sadly people if inclined will jump in rivers, off bridges and under trains no matter what restrictions are put I place to prevent them. People are attracted to water, I always have been, nearly drowned twice and I still can not swim, but I am not frightened by water, just cautious one hand for yourself, one for the boat. Could this be why sailors were called "Hands"? Regards Alan

Hi Iain, I have found this location map. http://www.thekelpies.co.uk/location By the looks of it we would have had to go down several locks to get down to the Kelpies. Regards Alan

Hi Iain, I am surprised that the visitors going to the Falkirk Wheel is only a million, the site was very busy on the three days that we went on site. The first time was via car to check out the wheel and where we had to go to collect the boat, The office was inside the complex but the boats were moored on the canal below the wheels basin lower lock. Where about is the location of the Kelpies in relation to the wheel. I assume they must be nearer to the centre of Falkirk, we had to go down to the next lock in order to turn around the boat before returning to the boat yard. Regards Alan