MauriceMynah

OK MM, I will rise to that one. I know of nothing that has been banned or modified in the name of "Sandford" . It (Sandford) isn't the name under which anything is done. It is done in the name of "Conservation" Sandford is the principal under which conservation can be upgraded to be the overriding factor. Unless that is, you can demonstrate otherwise.

So did I ray.

I don't believe this!!! Yes we know what the situation IS. Dr Packman knows what the situation IS, Defra knows what the situation IS. Where the problem lies is "Who wants the situation to be something else in the future?" Now, at the risk of irritating Marshman (other members with his views are available), I freely admit that I agree with Peter W, in that this ambition is still on the doctor's mind, and that he will use whatever methods he can to achieve this. If the whole world (apart from us) thinks the Broads is already a National Park, and have little or no knowledge of the ramifications of it becoming one, then how difficult would it be for the Broads Act to be repealed, especially if the nation is thinking about something 'more important' like Brexit for example? I fully accept that becoming a National Park will not necessarily mean the end of navigation rights but I too believe it is a distinct possibility that navigational restrictions will come in, lead by the RSPB. Are we attributing too much power to the Doctor? Maybe, but as is often said, "it is better to weigh the opposition greater that it is." When the Dr Packman retires, there is nothing to say that this ambition will not be carried by any future leader of the BA. The 'National Park' issue must never be forgotten nor those 'banging on' about it become complacent.

You might try a cheese and bacon open pie... though that sounds more like a flan

Oh come along Grendel, one mustn't let irrelevant facts like that derail a good story

I dug my necessities out once, I couldn't sit down for weeks.

A first class idea in my opinion.

Well thank you sooo much Mandy Barnes. I have been trying to support my sister and can see EXACTLY where you are coming from. That was a fantastic piece of writing.

Hiya CC, we met a few years ago at Sutton Staithe. I too use Nav & Gen for insurance, they get my vote. Welcome to the forum.

Surely he'd have had his wife do that before she carried out the barbeque.

Yeah, not bad..., I suppose !

Ok, now I make myself really unpopular here. Incontinent elderly people, Babies who can be sick at the drop of a hat, Kids who run in and out of boats with heavens knows what on their feet, and numerous other unpleasant situations are all allowed to sit on/lie on/clamber over the upholstery. but should a house trained pooch dare to leave so much as a couple of hairs on board then all hell breaks loose. Fifty years boating experience has shown me that people make more mess than dogs. I've never yet met a dog that smokes, that lets fishing maggots escape, or that spills it's beer and although smokers, anglers and drinkers are all welcome aboard my boat, their dogs are even more welcome. For the hire fleets I understand that there is a charge for bringing a dog on the boat, this covers the ADDITIONAL mess that's involved. They don't charge much, but then maybe the dogs don't make as much mess as the hirers. PS, I've never seen a dog light a barbeque anywhere other than where they should light it.

Hmmm, piano wire strikes a bit of a chord with me.

I've been committed many times, It never helps nuffin.

Hi Carol and welcome. I would really like to fly the NBN burgee, but don't have a mast. Also given that I'm a solo boater, I can't have a mast that means leaving the helm to put it up/down for bridges. Finally I can't have anything that increases my airdraft as I'm moored on the Hickling side of Potter Heigham. Suggestions please

Thank you Hot Fuzz, Keeping people updated on these things does encourage vigilance for this and other (perhaps more important) issues. Illegal activity is illegal activity. If a person thinks the law is wrong then get the law changed by legal means, not by breaking it. I know there will be those who do not hold this opinion.... but I do!

But then Grendel would have to make new fenders for Models BA 1 & 2

Try River fishing when the weather is good, Sea fishing in the winter and fly fishing from April 1st to June 16th and no fishing between March 16th and April 1st. Just a fortnight (or you could go sea fishing then.)

In many waters the fly fishing season starts on March the 16th, the rest starting on April 1st. one should remember that the rod license covers those people too. Personally I'd re-instate the closed season for coarse fishing on all waters.

Sorry Charlie, worrying about grammar is something I does. All of the time I does it, never getting off of my soap box. My sister is the same and wouldn't of minded me saying so. I've gotten to terms with 'split infinitives' now being exceptable, but feel that apostrophe warrier's are still kneeded.

Now you know what Mrs G feels like ! Seriously though, 'job well done' in my book. I agree with you totally about breaking laws and anarchy. Stands have to be taken. It is every citizens duty to uphold and support the law. It is the authorities duty to enforce the law where needed, and it is the courts duty to assess the levels involved and to deliver justice. A system that has, when all said and done, worked well in this country for several centuries now. Again, well done matey!

Are you certain about that?

Thank you for that clarification HP, all is clear to me now.

Are you quite sure he didn't say "with a white fiver"

Honest, I need some advice about ducks, Mallard in this case. Recently we built a pond in the back garden. We soon received the attentions of a kingfisher, so I stocked (and restocked) the pond with really small goldfish. Now we have the honour of a pair of visiting Mallard, who are, even as I type, sitting in the garden looking at the pond, which they've been in and out of all morning. We would like to encourage this and are wondering what food is best to give them. We are strictly rationing any bread we give them to two slices per day. This is homemade bread, made with wholemeal flour, granary flour, sunflower seeds, poppy seeds and pumpkin seeds in it, and I say "per day" as they came yesterday as well. Our pond being new, has as yet little vegetation in on or around it, so I reckon I'll need to build a duck house. I need advice on that one too. Can anyone advise please?