MauriceMynah

Don't forget Strow, "the word on the Rhond" is always a good reed.

My premium is about £240 or just under. That includes about 20 years NCB

Ahh yes, you can't beat a lidl haggis.

£1 per 1000??? As my boat is worth about £15,000 you're saying my premium should be £15 ??? I'd be happy to pay that. I would reckon on nearer £2 per £100! I pay a little less than that with Nav & Gen. What value do you put on your craft?

I suppose that it's hardly surprising that an article in the EDP should pose more questions than it answers! One that occurs to me is, given the statistics "But it was agreed by 11 out of 16 members of the Authority that there was no future ambition to become a national park in law" just what do the "5" think? and what level of influence do they have? and most importantly... Was Dr Packman one of them? Come on fellas, keep the pot stirred.

I'm sure Riyadhcrew will be along soon, just to put you two back into your respective boxes

Sounds a bit fishist to me!

The last time I went in the Wayford Bridge Inn, I was asked my opinion. I said the menu was pretentious and the décor was reminiscent of the gentlemen's toilets at Kings Cross station. (Jon, your likening it to a vets was, in my opinion, very kind to the pub but a little harsh on the local vets.) The idiots behind this "makeover" should be taken to one side and left there. I suspect that Marco had little or nothing to do with it.

I'm just jealous of people wot can read

Perhaps instead of repainting Nyx, I might tile the outside of the hull.

Good point Keith. I too understand that there to be two ice cream boats, of which only one is for sale. The other, Adrian's, is not, as far as I know, for sale. (but does sell really nice ice creams)

I'm deffo an expert then

Thank you Swift, I had no doubt that Adrian (I didn't know his name until now) had met all the regs, but I didn't know what those regs were. I have had many ice creams from him in the past and will have many more for certain. We all should be perhaps a little careful with the banter that we enjoy so much, as there may be some readers who do not immediately recognise it for what it is, so for my part may I make it quite clear. I am in no doubt whatsoever that the flake in my 99 is of a chocolate construction as is any sauce poured over said confection. Any implication that this may not be the case is, whilst intentional, not an accurate reflection of my true belief.

Did it have chocolate sauce on it?

As ever, all very fair points Strow, and your observation about the government closing all the broads based businesses, is, of course, quite correct. However, how can I, a mere mortal, know when I see a real threat as opposed to one perceived by the other paranoids I keep company with?

I'll help.... Do you take sugar?

I do not accept your word "cannot" Strow. If a government thinks a move will make it popular, "cannot" would soon turn to "maybe". If subsequently a powerful lobby group proved to that government that there was a substantial majority in favour of such a move, "maybe" would very quickly turn to "will". Who do you believe to be the stronger lobby group, NSBA or RSPB. All the RSPB has to do is to prove to it's members that the only people who want the navigation to be protected are those people who are rich enough to own boats, and honest guv, it's "Bob's your uncle". Yes my analogy was meant to be amusing, but, as I said some posts back, they only have to say "yes" once. So!, If the government want's it and the BA want's it, then it's found that the general public wants it and the RSPB wants it, ... are you still saying it couldn't happen?

In terms of government policy, the broads is treated as a member of the National Parks family although its statutory basis is quite separate and it is not legally a National Park. We do not propose to change this position and it is DEFRA's intention that the three purposes of the broads will remain of equal standing. "Mummy mummy, can I?" "No." Oh Mummy, can I?" "No." "Oh Mummy, Please can I?" "No." "Oh Mummy, Please Mummy, Please Mummy can I?" "NO! Mummy has said no and mummy means no!" "Awww Mummy, PLEEEEEZZZE can I?" "Oh alright then, if it'll keep you quiet!"

One can easily fall into the trap of only thinking about the navigable part of the broads when discussing this, yet I reckon that with the help of the ordnance survey map, I can name more non navigable broads than navigable ones. Surely those non navigable areas should suffice for the RSPB's requirements! or are they greedier than the birds they purport to protect?

It's so nice to read about the issues without the victim falling into the trap of "naming & shaming" the possible guilty parties. As you say, discretion is the best route, it burns fewer bridges. I would certainly talk to the yard first, they may be unaware of the situation and would appreciate the chance to investigate further, possibly leading to their repairing the issue.

Hmmm, I think in future I shall treat the chocolate flake in my "99" with a little more suspicion.

an Elementary Canal?

So did Harley Davidson.

Is that Burrill bloke any good? Chap on here called Teadaemon says he looks a right dodgy character! :)

I take it you realise that it's when the CHILD is 43 you can return to a normal life. Before that time, you have to go through the ... "Dad, can I borrow the car?"... "Dad, can I borrow a couple of thousand FOR a car?"... "Dad, can I borrow a few thousand for a deposit on a house?" and then... "Dad, can you babysit?"... before finally "Dad, can we borrow one of your boats?". THEN and only then will you return to a normal life... if you can remember what's "Normal".