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We did have cameras on one of the Broads launches at one time. I would have thought that the new launches would have cameras and be recording events as they happen. Regards Alan

And so say all of us! Just keep posting Jon, we all love you and the work you do with all of those woodies. Regards Alan

Created by engineer Joe Rutland, 27, from Norwich, the images are captured using a bespoke panoramic camera mounted in a canoe-style pedal boat. For details and a link to the site please see the following report:- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-28484854 Or direct to the website:- http://www.broadsview.co.uk/index.php?pano=BUNG_BECC1_2014_05_07_169 Regards Alan

Beauty spots still at fracking 'risk', say campaigners. For the story please see the following link:- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-28513036 Regards Alan

Hi Grace, We do not belittle anyone on the Broads be they hirers, private, cruisers, yachts, fishermen, hikers or even the river police (B.A. rangers) but blondes now thats another question! Only kidding honest! Regards Alan

Hi MM, You seem to be slipping into full Michael Palin mode. Watch out you don't get done for Monty Python copy right Regards Alan

The last spider I caught running across our lounge carpet, I caught by placing a pint glass over it, I seemed to have one handy at the time. The spiders legs touched the sides of the glass, Tan swears it was grinning at her. Regards Alan

Hi Mick, Make sure the next video is not a selfie Regards Alan

Hello Alan, I see you are going for the standard door format on the shower/toilet compartment. Because the door has to open outwards, you will be forming a rebate on the inside of the door. It is normal to make this in hardwood in two halves. Ours is in light oak, but can be a pain if the shower curtain clings to the door, the result can be water going down the door and through the rebate. It may be prudent in your design to to add a drainage channel into the bottom of the door rebate frame with a couple of drainage holes (could be a couple of small plastic tubes)to bring any water back into the shower tray. Maybe Clive will let us know how they solve this problem. Regards Alan

Hello Polly/Pauline, Welcome to the forum from Tan & myself. Which of the above names do you prefer? We would all love to see some pictures of your boat. Regards Alan

Hi Finny, Welcome to the forum from Tan & myself. I like the restoration topics especially when there are loads of pictures. Regards Alan

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

Hi Matt, I hope you had some strawberries to dip into your bubbly? What ever your tipple is there is nothing better than being on any waterway with a glass and piece & quiet. Regards Alan

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

Hi Matt, Have a good time on the Broads, any room for a couple of stowaways? I saw Ranworth Breeze in the Oulton Broad Marina from the Oulton Broad webcam. Tony, Julie and their son Adam are on board this week. If you see them give them a wave. Regards Alan

Yep, and it still has a black cloud over the town hall. There was talk of a cycling grand prix last week. Regards Alan

Hi Peter, We don't go coo in Sheffield, its dam why don't they catch them when the police helecopter is hovering nearby! Regards Alan

Hi Branden, Looking forward to your picture upload. Regards Alan

Hi Tony, Have you come across P & J Cleaning, Peter & Jackie they have just moved their boat "Just For Us" down to the next to the last mooring on the left just before getting onto the river. You will see P & J cleaning several of the boats in the marina or doing some compound & polishing and gelcoat repairs(not needed in your case).It was ideal when Broom's had the workshop (BMS)on the opposite side to Reception. You may have seen Alex Frazer's (logo) van on the marina, he is one of the roving engineers that a number of boat owners now use on the site. I agree it is a friendly marina, not too sure about the clubhouse however, not my scene. Sorry for going off of topic. Regards Alan

Hi John, The Troutbeck Hotel fire was caused by a tumble drier, I think they were also flooded out in 2010/2011. we used to have a timeshare in a marina cottage up there on the Windermere Marina Villiage Marina overlooking all the boats. All very sad. Regards Alan

Hi Tony & Cas, We are on KQ48, sadly we are not down now until December but we have fellow owners on for 40 weeks of the year. Have you used the wetrooms (only completed last year) up at the reception building? they are on the same code as the barrier code. We used to be moored at Ferry Marine at Horning, Tingdene is much better. If you have not got your Wi-Fi login code, go into reception and ask Chris or Mark for it. Remember that you can get a free Winter lift as part of your moring fee. Again see Mark for the details, this is good news if you wish to do any DIY antifouling or prop repairs. Regards Alan

The portable kitchen can be seen infront of the pub, you have to commend the owners for the effort they have put into to get up and running with food again. The bar and restaurant were not effected by the fire other than some smoke, they were very lucky the thatched roof did not set on fire. For the latest report please see:- http://www.angliaafloat.co.uk/news/broadland_pub_is_up_and_running_after_being_ravaged_by_a_blaze_1_3687761 Regards Alan

Hi Tony & Cas, We love pictures on this forum, nice looking boat, wooden top looks in very good condition, what side of the marina are you on? we are on KQ. Regards Alan

Hi Grace, I would have to say no to seeing Alan (Jaws) and I did not any burgees on the river other than ours. Needless t say both Tan & I are almost suffering from RSI due to all of the waving, there were loads off children on the boats this week that had to be given additional waves. One of the ice cream boats was doing a roaring trade, both on the rivers and in the marinas. We had internet access in the marina due to the Wi-Fi system, but I had to use my phone as a Wi-Fi hot spot for the rest of the time and the signal as know can be poor at best. Regards Alan

It may have been the great weather we had on our week on the Broads 15th to 22nd July (three storms but only the one on Sunday effected us) but we were sad to leave the Marina and the boat. We took two new owners for training on Tuesday & Wednesday for the most of the day lunching at the Waters Edge (good as ever) and relaxed at Loddon, Readham Ferry, Beccles and Bramerton Green before returning to the marina on Monday afternoon in order to clean the boat. We stayed on to meet the next owners on Tuesday who arrived at lunchtime, we needed to go over a few points, such as the best way to take down the canopy, and other procedures. I had already repaired the aft bilge pump cables where one cable had corroded effecting the auto operation. I was just showing Tony the engine bay and reminding him of the daily checks and switch panel operation but found the aft bilge pump not working on the manual & auto circuits, it had tripped the breaker. After taking out the pump and checking it out the float switch was faulty but ended up changing the switch and the pump, yet another trip to Brian Ward's. So far this week:- Toilet pump Large & small Fenders (holes in them that were not repairable) Rope Cupboard door catches Fender clips New CO2 cartridges and actuation valves for the auto life vests (inspect the use by date on your valves and renew if out of date, it is worth pumping up the vests by mouth prior to fitting the kits at £13-£14 well worth the money). Bilge pump and float switch Two owners near to us were watching, so I reminded them that if they did not have accounts at Brian Ward's by just joining the NBN and letting Tanya & Nick know they would get a 10% discount. There were a lot of boats on the Southern Broads this last week, there was a boat meet at Loddon this week with boats from Oulton Broad and Beccles attending and some from our Brundall Marina, We only managed to scrape into the staithe at Loddon. Loads of hire boats from Alpha, Barnes Brinkcraft, Freedom, Herbert Woods, Maffett's, Pacific, Richardsons, Silverline, on the rivers ehich was nice to see. We saw a few moments on the river with near misses mostly at Readham Village moorings. The currents there can catch out even experienced crews. I can't see much point in the new signs at the bridges (even when they are fully working), they would have been better spending the money painting the bridges. We have to now wait until the 2nd December to come down to the Broads for our next allocation but we will be down to Wroxham in November for our AGM, so may hire a day boat to go up to Coltershall. Regards Alan