MauriceMynah

TEA... Vaughan drinking TEA !!! That's kissed the street cred ta ta. no That's better.

Same here. Welcome HEM

Fair enough Dnks & Ric. A comment was made and has been covered, though I'd perhaps add that the continuous cruiser does on the whole use the facilities available at the various places they stop at... all year.

It might come as a massive surprise to you Ricardo, but I agree with you wholeheartedly. You may or not be aware that in April I posted the following... "Time to mention the "Elephant in the room" Liveaboards are not the problem, it is peoples perception of liveaboards that causes all the issues and there is a logical (but not good) reason for this. A number of these people keep their boats clean, in good order and are genuinely a credit to the community. These people are hardly ever mentioned when discussions about livaboards occur. Why not? Because nobody notices them for what they are. Their boats are seen but not recognised as homes, they are thought to be "just another boat on the broads". Then you get the stereotyped liveaboard. This boat is dirty, covered in rubbish along with the bank beside it. Nobody wants it near them, and it's owner is considered a worthless skiver and probably dishonest too. I don't remember how the occupants of Thorpe Island were allegedly described by someone in the BA or the council, but I do remember the description being thoroughly offensive. I also know nothing about the people who live on the island nor the general appearance of the site but all parties need to look at the island and see which camp it lies in. Typical or stereotype. Please please please no one should take offence to the above and remember I am talking about PERCEPTIONS here." These perceptions are, as I suspect you know only too well Ricardo, the reason for that grouping you refer to. Yes, it's totally unfair as indeed most "groupings" are. Take Stag parties for example. The few give the many a bad name. Do I have any suggestions to offer to alleviate this problem? No! I wish the hell I had. Do you??

Anyone any good with 'Paintshop'?

Now it's little gems like that which have a habit of sitting in the back of my mind and coming out when least appreciated.

Mine usually is !

I was with you ... till you said that!

Isn't that more to do with what you said to 'er indoors'?

It is inevitable that an incident such as this will bring anger to the most mild of people, but please think carefully before asking... or worse demanding action. Forget the suicide bomber himself, he won't be a problem any more, it is those who convinced him to take this dreadful action who need to be watched, they are the evil ones, they are the enemy. They are alive and well and continuing their disgusting work. They are the ones who I hope the various security agencies are concentrating on. Sadly they are also the ones so difficult to catch For every teacher of evil, there must be thousands of Muslims here, in this country, who not only are feeling outrage about this attack on children, they must be feeling deep fear too. Fear of reprisals against them. Fear of hatred aimed at their children. Extremist Muslims want to cause a war between Muslims and the west. Do not let them achieve that. Do not let them have their way. To do so, hands them victory on a plate. We are better than that. We are stronger than that., and if you are in any doubt of this, the solidarity of the residents of Manchester are living proof. This is the only post I shall make on this forum on this subject. Thank you for reading it.

For me this conjures up an image of a whole new James Bond villain, though Shiley Bassey's lyrics might take some re-writing.

I have a mug that states... " The two happiest days of a boat owners life are the day he bought it, and the day he sells it. "

Given my record on 'Boat maintenance' it's essential that my boat is GRP, but I have to say that seeing Malanka, Broad Ambition and some of the others, it is a delight to know that these heritage boats are being looked after.

Went in Sunday Lunchtime, all looking bloody good. Now I have somewhere worth stopping after getting under that bridge. Well done Rick and crew.

The Ocean 30 is one of my favourite craft, but I think Potter Heigham would be an ask too far for one, even with a 'pram hood'. Many congrats to you.

Not just Brian Ward though, I feel it to be very important to support local shops and businesses even where they may be a tad more expensive. Jeckels, Norfolk Marine and ... oh dear me, I cant recall the name of the other chandler in Wroxham, just away from the water... but anyway, all three get my custom rather than using the bay of E. Use 'em or lose 'em. That's what I say.

If it is, Grendel, there's a spare berth available on Nyx, as my friend is unable to come.

Ohhh I love that !

Delighted to remind you Marshman

Completely agree, however, as most would tell you, the chap at Horsey is always as polite a gentleman as one could hope to meet and ever helpful. There's no comparison.

PW, Whilst the post was somewhat tongue in cheek, I have to admit that my beef would not be with the parish council, but the self appointed jobsworth who has taken it upon himself to show an unfriendly attitude to the bread and butter providing holiday makers. His sort can leave a very sour taste in the mouths of those trying to enjoy themselves. As they would say in Essex... "Two hours overstay? Leave it out!!!"

By the sound of it, it would be worth going from the Irstead parish mooring to the BA mooring and back for a couple of days or so, just to wind up the self appointed Harbour Master, perhaps even two boats permanently swapping over.

As I keep saying Ray, we get our jollies where we can, but you be careful with your razor sharp macerator. Harm can come to a fellow with one of those.

You don't know my cooking Ray, nor does your macerator!

Sorry Dnks, I have no idea what make it is. All I can say is that the opening to the tank is like a section of a sphere, you can see into the holding tank when it's open. Does that help? Ray, I've never paid that much for one before !! (but then again, I don't live in Basildon)