MauriceMynah

Definitions... Topic, ........ A pleasant confectionery containing nuts. Off Topic.... A broads based forum containing nuts.

Grace, Hooley is what VERY posh matadors say.

I remember my parents telling me that when my sister and I were children, the most terrifying thing they would ever overhear was a sentence starting with the three words "I Know....lets.." and so on. Nowadays kids are too busy with their noses buried in their mobiles and tablets to have ideas fit to terrorize their parents and the job is left to parish councils. Somebody at some meeting has put forwards a motion that started "I know, ... lets......." If the councils objection was long term parkers, they could have dealt with it by single yellow line limitations. If it is to improve the view then I'm sure there were other actions possible. For my mind I wonder if there was a bit of cash left in the budget that had to be got rid of before 5th April. I know, I'm a cynic!

Hi Maxine, Would I be right in saying that Cygnet is your boat, moored near Potter Heigham Bridge? I'm sure I've seen a boat "Cygnet" but I can't recall which side of the bridge she lives. Keep an eye out for me on "Nyx" and I'll give you a toot as I pass. Welcome to the great hall of nutters that is the NBN.

Perhaps a little harsh Kadensa, but I agree with your sentiments. Richard III was a king of England and should have a grave fit for one. No, I cannot liken his actions to that of any criminal let alone one of such notoriety. It is always a mistake to apply the moral and social values of today to any other period of history.

Jason, I can only echo that which has already been said. Firstly thank you for services in the past, and the very best of luck to you both in the future.

Then they'd start singing.... Awning has broken. Even I can't believe I just said that!

Oh yes he is!

Notice it? Oh yes I noticed it! The dead fish were evident in the dyke where Nyx is moored, but the subject has been covered on another thread and I had nothing constructive I could add. Nor can I reasonably comment on the BA's plans until I have some idea as to what they are. Just what will they be restoring to what?

Oh! I wasn't expecting that!

If the seals are grey, have a look at Horsey beach, maybe they're going there.

Ahh, well there I've got both of you. Nobody knows when I'm going to be predictable.

Of my entire family, my mother was the best boat handler, even receiving praise from both Alan and Janet Royall when watching her bring Royal Ambassador in to moor at their yard. It is my opinion that for some unaccountable reason some men feel unable to recognize that handling a boat does not require testosterone. the skill favours neither gender. It may even be argued that it's better for the male on board to do the rope work rather than the helm when mooring as some extra strength might be required in strong tides or windy conditions. I take my hat off to your hubby for encouraging you. Now all he needs to do is build on your confidence so you instinctively think "This is going to be fun" when approaching any potential hazard. Sailies are like mice, They're more afraid of you than you are of them. (and they can easily be squashed if necessary )

Peter, If the BA didn't use the lie, then the telling of that lie would have been a complete waste of money. That waste would have been the subject of another albeit slightly different complaint. The "record" as captmat calls it needs to be carefully watched, and played but it really only needs reporting when there's something to report. Your choice of thread title rather suggests you already knew that. Don't give up, but to keep optimum impact and support perhaps only give us the highlights and when there's something new to tell.

Should somebody tweet him?

mmmmmmm... nurrrrrses... mmmmmmm

Win win then, unless you are Richard III

I look at the gauge most occasions I'm out on the boat, pretty much a monthly occurrence. This has been the case for quite a while. Only once have I seen it approaching 7' (which was last Friday 20th in the evening at 18:00) and only on a couple of occasions do I recollect it being under 6'. So, No! I cannot, hand on heart, say I monitor the height closely enough to claim to be an expert, What I can claim however is that ... A. I agree with your quote from the pilots, and that B. my personal experience seems to be at odds with the EA's hyper accurate records.

I honestly can never understand why it is that what I read from official documents differs so greatly from what I actually witness! Generally speaking the bridge gauge shows the level to be between 6' and 6'6". Rarely is it 5'9" and equally rarely is it 7' This doesn't seem to align with any of the official figures "The pilots will indeed confirm that there's often a very insignificant rise and fall for days or weeks on end, depending on variable conditions." Yes, That's what I find too. Dare I say that the actual rise and fall is very rarely "average" Which of the averages do they use? mean mode or arithmetic?

As the matter being discussed is the change in the headroom that now exists at the bridge is it not reasonable to consider it possible that the amount of rise and fall has also changed. Whilst those of us who have known and loved the broads for many years, also hold the Hamiltons in high regard, we have to accept that the information is now somewhat out of date. This gives some weight to the arguments in favour of a thorough dredging regime. (in my far from humble opinion)

I have one or two comments I'd rather like to make that are of personal significance. The first is addressed to those who say "Shouldn't have purchased/hired a boat that won't go under the bridge" What about those (myself included) who bought boats that would normally have gone under but now find the passage less often available? I don't know what clearance is required by Royal Ambassador, but my parents used to go to the Pleasure Boat in that craft. According to the pilot I need 6' 3" for my Elysian 27, a far shorter and narrower craft. Also my moorings are on Hickling broad, where it used to be a hire boat with Whispering Reeds. Perhaps those who comment that as my boat is too big for the bridges it is unsuitable for the broads may like to stand back for a moment and consider this. I would most firmly come out in favour of KEEPING the bridge, and instead of raising it, a short locked canal from the Phoenix Yard with a swing bridge coming back into the Thurne where the Bridge PH used to be. I doubt that such a canal would cost a very different amount from that of raising the bridge. It would certainly be a longer term solution. I also believe that, starting at Hickling the whole lot needs dredging right down to Breydon Water. This might also solve the problem. Makes sense to me! Where did the figure 12" tidal rise and fall come from? Certainly not the view of the pilots, nor that of a frustrated Elysian owner who's waited for several hours hoping to get a 2" drop!

http://www.thenorfolkbroads.net/forum/user/578-mauricemynah/ Just like that! (if it works ) Edited to say "yep, it did work!"

Too true Little Sprite, I'm looking for a virgin to sacrifice. Thank heavens I don't live in Essex.

Is it my imagination or are "Oulton Oysters" getting bigger?

I'm reminded of this story... Waiting in a lay by to catch speeding drivers, a Police Officer saw a car crawling along at 10 MPH. He muttered to himself: "This driver is just as dangerous as a speeder!" So he turned on his lights and pulled the driver over. As he approached the car, he noticed that there were five old ladies, two in the front seats and three in the back...wide eyed and white as ghosts. The driver, obviously confused, said to him "Officer, I don't understand, I was doing exactly the speed limit! What seems to be the problem?" "Ma'am," the officer replied, "you weren't speeding, but you should know that driving much slower than the speed limit can also be a danger to other drivers." "Slower than the speed limit? No sir, I was doing the speed limit exactly...Ten miles an hour!" ....the old lady said, pointing to a road sign. The Police officer, trying to contain a chuckle explained to her that “A10” was the road number, not the speed limit. A bit embarrassed, the lady smiled and thanked the officer for pointing out her error. "But before I let you go, Ma'am, I have to ask...Is everyone in this car OK? These ladies seem awfully shaken, and they haven't made a sound this whole time," the officer asked. "Oh, they'll be all right in a minute officer. We've just come off the A120." !!! I do have some (albeit only a little) sympathy for the speeding motorist. The speed limits, stopping distances and many other things in the highway code were based on a car of the 50s. Brakes and road holding have been much improved since then, Sadly common sense hasn't. Draw your own conclusions!!!