MauriceMynah

I'd be grateful for that Spider

I may have this wrong Pally but I thought that Norwich Was on the Norfolk Broads and that it was the "Broads National Park". As legally the "Broads National Park" doesn't actually exist, surely it's going to be tricky defining it's borders.

Ok, this isn't a recipe but more a matter of equipment. First the history... I had a pressure cooker on board my last boat, it was a stainless steel "Horwood Stella fast cooking system" to give it it's full title, and very good it was too. So good in fact, I bought another one for home use. All that was back in the mid 90s. These units were quite pricey at around £75 a time back then. Midway through last year, one of those cookers developed a problem, the main saucepan section developed a small crack, just large enough to stop the unit from getting up to pressure. I decided to try my luck and inform Horwood's of the problem, sending pictures to illustrate and prove the issue. I have to say that their after-sales service goes above and beyond! After a short exchange of e-mails, I received a brand new pressure cooker but of a slightly different design as they hadn't been making the model I'd had for "quite some years" Now, this is where the story really starts... There are (or perhaps "were" ) two ways a pressure cooker can work, either ... A. Once up to the required pressure the user turns down the gas until there is a constant but minimal amount of steam being released, or... B. Once up to pressure no steam is released but the pressure is shown on an indicator, and is maintained by raising or lowering the heat source. (that is actually easier than it sounds). and this is where the story really starts. My original two cookers used the second system. This was perfect for boating as even in the coldest of weather conditions there were few or no condensation issues. The first system (A.) would cause noticeable condensation, something to be avoided in a boat. Well my problem is this, (and this is where the story really starts.) The replacement cooker uses the first system (A.) and, as I have just explained, this isn't ideal for a boat, so I'm looking for one that uses the other system. I have tried to explain these two methods used, to various people who sell pressure cookers. They seem not to have heard about the "B" system and the more I explain it, the more they tend to look at me sideways, start sucking their thumbs and eventually run away and hide. The more helpful ones fetch the store manager and hide behind her. I still have the second of the two cookers I bought in the 90s and that's what I'll use on the boat, but I preferred that system, so I want one for home too. Any ideas?

Sometimes ropes can be difficult to store on deck (Hard Cheese) but if that's the case, stow them until required.

Actually, thinking about it, that last comment has some legs! Too thick for your bollards can be a problem. I've only got fairly small bollards so I cant accommodate anything too thick. Bare that in mind JawsOrca

It's not the size that's important, as long as it's not too big for the bollards.

The thickness of the rope is governed by comfort alone. A quite thin rope will be strong enough but will be painful should you need to pull very hard. That thin rope would also be tricky to undo from a mooring if it has pulled a bit tight. Go to a chandler and feel some ropes. The ones that feel nice are the right ones.

No, but "More than a National Park" would increase it's value massively.

Wow... Was that the real "police accident" notice or just a library picture?

Never seen a tench on the broads, and only ever spotted one carp. That was between Belaugh and Coltishall, and boy was it a whopper (in my eyes) over 20lbs at a guess.

MM... somebody once said I had a "one track mind" but then added that it was "closed to traffic"! I never did get him back for that one !

Gracie, you forgot "Liz Taylors wedding anniversary" Also speaking at "hunnermilesanoor" only means his speech is trying to catch up with his helming.

That's good, I've still got a lot to learn.

H&E taught me everything I know!

As an antiques dealer, may I endorse what Peter has just said. Do not clean, do not restore! If you are keeping the rod for it's antique value, cleaning and (amateur) restoring will destroy it's value quite probably by 90%. Leave well alone! If you are keeping it to use...don't! You would be better off selling it on e-bay and taking the cash to Ludham bridge and buying a new rod there. I don't deal in sporting goods so I'm not a potential buyer, but please trust Peter's and my advice on this one.

It's a work boat, as opposed to a pleasure boat. Fair enough. Please permit me to rephrase my question. Are work boats authorized to exceed the speed limits?

The skipper of the boat in the report said he thought he was in a 6mph limit. Rubbish!! That skipper also said he was rushing to catch the tide at Wroxham bridge. More rubbish but the two points he raised were trying to justify his actions... which he obviously knew to be wrong. Re your pics... Question. Are BA work boats authorized to exceed the speed limits? How fast was he going?

Fairy Nuff. We are back in agreement then.

Most collisions are accidents, but few of them are unavoidable.

" but the speed limits are there for more safety reason than just issues caused through wash." Sorry Mark but that's one we will have to disagree on. I feel sure that although there will be those who agree with you and those with me so I doubt we will find a definitive answer, but I think the opposite to your view.

Hitch Hikers guide to the galaxy Iain

Ahh, I see. A use of the word "Brilliant" of which I was previously unaware. HHGTTG paraphrased

To the best of my knowledge it is the new logo that is getting the brunt of the criticism, and within Hoseasons the idiots that went along with it. The company won't be dented by this, and even with a tiny bit of luck, won't make the same mistake again.

If you reply to this post that'll make 49

If I recall correctly (which of course I do) the nearest signposted 6mph stretch is just a bit below St Bennetts Abbey. The fellow was going through Wroxham bridge, so it makes me wonder just how many speed limit signs he "didn't notice". Na, he got off far too lightly. It's a pity there weren't a few damage claims in his wake.