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There appears to be an issue with the NYA website at this time, please try the link later. Regards Alan

Being a member of Facebook at times can have many downsides and having contacts that are friends, this was brought back to me this week, It would have been Mandy Barnes Birthday on the 15th January and Iain's (BroadScot) Birthday today, he would have been 69. Both of you rest in peace

The article shows a good picture of Peter & Andrew Jeckells so locally will be worth their visit to the Boatshow. Regards Alan

We also used be be moored at Ferry Marine, I must say that we prefer the moorings we have at Tingdene Marina at Brundall. Regards Alan

Subject: What gender??? A Spanish Teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine. "House" for instance, is feminine: "la casa." "Pencil," however, is masculine: "el lapiz." A student asked, "What gender is 'computer'?" Instead of giving the answer, the teacher split the class into two groups, male and female, and asked them to decide for themselves whether "computer" should be a masculine or a feminine noun. Each group was asked to give four reasons for its recommendation. The men's group decided that "computer" should definitely be of the feminine gender ("la computadora"), because: 1. No one but their creator understands their internal logic; 2. The native language they use to communicate with other computers is incomprehensible to everyone else; 3. Even the smallest mistakes are stored in long term memory for possible later retrieval; 4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your pay check on accessories for it. (THIS GETS BETTER!) The women's group, however, concluded that computers should be Masculine ("el computador"), because: 1. In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on 2. They have a lot of data but still can't think for themselves; 3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE the problem; 4. As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you had waited a little longer, you could have gotten a better model. The women won!!!!!!!

Updated information from Laura. Dear All Urgent Boating News - Flood Warning For The Tidal River Waveney A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the tidal River Waveney from Ellingham and Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water. This message has been issued because high water levels are expected due to the natural tide locking caused by high waters at Great Yarmouth, which is restricting the normal drainage out to sea of the Broads system at low tide. High levels in the Broads may last for a few days until the high tides have passed. The situation is not expected to escalate. High water is due at Great Yarmouth at 7:45pm on 16 January 2018. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 1.43mAODN, which is 0.53m above tide tables. The wind forecast is Force 7, west south westerly. (mAODN means height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). Levels can take several hours to peak in the Broads in response to incoming tidal waters. Kind Regards Laura Milner Administrative Officer Operations Broads Authority Tel: 01603 756035 Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road. Norwich NR1 1RY 01603 610734 www.broads-authority.gov.uk

Here is a report on the London Boat show by Russell Thomson. Regards Alan

Hi Monica, A life jacket I can understand, but the above smacks of more money than sense. Regards Alan

Dear All Urgent Boating News - Flood Warning For The Tidal River Waveney A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water. This message has been issued because high water levels are expected due to the natural tide locking caused by high waters at Great Yarmouth, which is restricting the normal drainage out to sea of the Broads system at low tide. High levels in the Broads may last for a few days until the high tides have passed. The situation is not expected to escalate. High water is due at Great Yarmouth at 9:15am on 16 January 2018. The detailed forecast for those that use it is for a peak level of 1.31mAODN, which is 0.55m above tide tables. The wind forecast is Force 7, westerly. (mAODN means height above average sea level, for more info refer to local tide tables). Levels can take several hours to peak in the Broads in response to incoming tidal waters. Kind Regards Laura Milner Administrative Officer Operations Broads Authority Tel: 01603 756035 Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road. Norwich NR1 1RY 01603 610734 www.broads-authority.gov.uk

Hi Griff, I guess you will have seen the picture on Carol's Broadland Memories site http://www.broadlandmemories.co.uk/blog/2011/10/jack-powles-1968-part-2/ Regards Alan

If in Doubt John buy them both Regards Alan

Hi Steve, Most of the work done at Herbert Woods over winter is very similar to the work undertaken by most of the Syndicate boats on the Broads. Ranworth Breeze is no exception and is currently out of the water. We have had a new cutlass bearing fitted and this week a new bow thruster and tube is being fitted as well as all the other jobs that need to be completed before the season start in March. Regards Alan

Can any of you remember the electric gas pokers, they were supposed to be a safer option. How many of you have lit the fire with paper and sticks and held a sheet of newspaper in front of the fire surround to help draw the fire? Regards Alan

Hello Franzipan90., My advice is to always look at a boat that has a couple of more berths than you require especially when you are talking about a crew of 5 or 6 people. We do not hire on the Broads, we do however hire on the canals and our policy stand u in good stead with additional storage space on the boat. One of the issues on most boats is being able to all sit around a table for a meal, most of the 8 berth boats we have hired have only been big enough to sit our crew of six adult around a table. Regards Alan

I saw this report and thought it may be of interest to some of the forum members. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-norfolk-42667610/north-walsham-and-dilham-canal-rewatered-after-50-years Regards Alan

Hi Grace, If it's your Birthday today you kept it fairly quiet. Regards Alan

Hello Clive, I didn't know that you also had some moorings on Wood's Dyke, where are these in relation to Boulters? Regards Alan

Hi Griff, If you use smart-water at home it might be an idea to apply some on your new and old tools. Regards Alan

Posted December 12, 2017 Forum Name. Boat Name. Number of crew Friday. Y/n. Saturday.y/n. Sunday . Y/n chameleon. mike and pat fri/sat/sun Bound2Please. Charlie & Wench Fri/Sat/Sun Windmill Lady , SteveO & NikO - Saturday Nipper Doug and Helen Saturday Night. Timbo, Ellie and The Beagles...possibly on Royal Tudor Maurice Mynah, Nyx, 1, Fri + Sat + Sun Cambridge Cabby. Cerise Lady. Simon and Kate .saturday/Sunday maybe Friday Retired---john & Bern--Fri/Sat/Sun Stranger. TBN. Dave & April fri-sun or sat-sun SteveD Cavalier 3 adults, 2 Jack Russels Friday N Saturday Y Sunday maybe Happy Jax 3, Jack Snipe, Col & Lou. Sat night only. Aboattime. Aboat Time. Kevin and Lesley. Fri & Sat Malanka, Martin and Fiona, Saturday Zephyr: Gavin, Cesar & Max the lab Friday / Saturday Stranger, Princess of Light Dave & April Sat-Sun Boatyman. Saturday /Sunday Regards Alan

Dumb verses smart My mate Ron sent me this clip, enjoy. Regards Alan smart ars VID-20170906-WA00001.mp4

Hello Ray, On the activator (connected to the gas bottle) is a date, if this date has passed (even on new kits, activator and gas bottle, there is normally about two years life). We normally buy ours from Brian Ward's and use the NBN code for a 10% discount for forum members. Regards Alan

Hello Franzipan, Welcome to the NBN forum, please let us know what boat you are thinking of hiring or ask the forum members for their suggestions of boat and hire company. Regards Alan

Hello Mark, Welcome to the forum. Regards Alan

There is a dilapidated 1/4 mile marker before going into Beccles. Regards Alan

Dear All Urgent Boating News - Please note that the Broads Authority will be employing a contractor to do some repair work, a few days on both, on the timber capping at Rockland Staithe and Langley 24hr moorings. There should be minimal inconvenience on site but a small amount of closure will be required during works which are due to take place this month. Kind Regards Laura Milner Administrative Officer Operations Broads Authority Tel: 01603 756035 Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road. Norwich NR1 1RY 01603 610734 www.broads-authority.gov.uk