ExSurveyor

What a great job, you have a very lucky son. What are you using for pointing the slabs. The resin based product Easy Joint is very easy to use and lasts well.

What a fascinating read, thank you for posting it.

Streamed 7 years ago, ( says at the bottom ) 😁

I have narrowed the new boat choice to a Safari MK11 or ideally a Siesta 20. The Siestas are like hens teeth. Looked at a Safari today, it was under budget and sound but needed a lot of work, repaint, new galley. The engine was a health hazard, a lot of smoke that didn't go even when it was warmed up. I wouldn't have been surprised if someone had called the fire brigade. I got out all my surveying gadgets, including the endescope and had a good check everywhere. Under the rear berth I noticed this strange contraption, next to the water tank. I am guessing it is some kind of antiquated pump / pressure vessel. Any ideas.

Dear all, Please find attached NTM 07 and 08 of 2023, regarding navigation restriction due to dredging works on the Lower Bure and Haddiscoe New Cut. https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/notices-to-mariners Kind regards Tom Tom Waterfall Senior Communications Officer Direct dial 01603 756034 Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

Dear all, Please find attached a further updated NTM 03 of 2023, regarding delays to the ongoing works at Breydon Bridge. https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/notices-to-mariners Kind regards Tom Tom Waterfall Senior Communications Officer Direct dial 01603 756034 Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

As far as I am aware there isn't a website yet.

Funnily enough I need some rollers replacing on a couple of patio doors on the boat, even better that they are nearby.

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The boat going under a bridge wasn't your main issue

https://lucasestak.com/en-en/products/new-way Try this John, from his own website.

The Yare has been very quiet for hire boats, only two at the yacht station this afternoon and only 3 heading from Brundall to Norwich.

I have now been in the pub to eat three times in the last few weeks and have to say I like it, the food is acceptable and the service friendly and efficient. The place was booked out and also plenty of people in the garden area. The pub moorings are right outside but were empty. The fact it was so busy without relying on boaters mooring is encouraging. The decor is as far as you can get from the smokey rundown image of it's past. It is light and comfortable now. Well worth a visit.

That was difficult using a phone camera on a boat that wouldn't stay still last night.

Just taken this, it is very misty on the river.

I was saddened to hear this morning that Mike had passed away. Mike and Pat were great supporters of the forum over many years. Anyone who purchased from the shop has Mike and Pat to thank for a swift service. Mike acted as a moderator and always offered sound advice. My condolences and thoughts go out to Pat and their family at this sad time. Rest peacefully Mike.

Dear all, Notice is hereby given that Mutford Lock will be operating under restricted conditions in order to conduct emergency repairs. During this period, the lock will remain open but with limited opening hours dependent on the tide. When planning passage or for other enquiries, please contact Oulton Broad Yacht Station on 01502 574946 or VHF Channel 73. Kind regards, Tom Tom Waterfall Senior Communications Officer Direct dial 01603 756034 Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

On the river front at Brundall Gardens I get a reasonable signal on O2. If I move towards the station it goes completely. The marina wifi is quite good, dependent on where you are but can be disrupted by poor weather as it is beamed in from some miles away.

I have man cave envy 😁

Unfortunately peoples dreams rarely make a good business, I have mentored a number of dreamers, usually advising them to invest their money in a savings account instead. Small business start up is a faster way to burn money than a boat. Of 30 odd start ups I have mentored over the years, half stopped in time, 10 failed and 5 or 6 flourished eventually.

Not sure if this will work, trying to copy from the email on my phone. This is way above my training 😁 1692737905713_Broads Authority Integrated Access Strategy scoping paper.docx

Dear Broads stakeholder, Please note that the timetable in yesterdays Integrated Access Strategy scoping paper email ( section 9) contained dates which were not correct. This has now been updated and is reflected in the attached scoping paper. Apologies for any confusion this may have caused. The deadline for comment has not changed and is still midday Monday 18 September. Kind regards Kylie Moos (She/her) Guidance on gender pronouns Administrative Officer Direct dial 01603 756044 Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

The A11 has overnight closure at the moment. The sign posting for the diversion is shockingly bad.. As you come off the A11 heading towards Norwich the only sign sends you back down the A11 for 2 miles and around the roundabout back to where you get diverted back down the A11. I ignored this and followed the sat nav, that takes you to a closed off Junction. I eventually found diversion signs. All in all it adds an extra half hour to the journey. 4 grandchildren are now onboard with the overflow ( boys )housed in the accommodation barge ( Shetland ) alongside. I think we are going to need a bigger boat. 😇

Dear Broads stakeholder, We are launching a review of the Broads Authority Integrated Access Strategy (IAS), a key document which relates to the Broads Plan. The IAS guides the provision of access on land and between land and water in the Broads. It also guides mooring and de-masting provision on the Broads waterways, as previously covered by the Authority’s 2006 Mooring Strategy. As the first step in the review process, we would like to ask for your comments on the attached scoping paper. This scoping paper describes the values, principles and aims of the new strategy. At the end of the paper is a table with six questions. Please use the spaces in the table to give your replies to the questions and return them to kylie.moos@broads-authority.gov.uk. There is deadline for comments is midday Monday 18 September. A further consultation on the draft new strategy will take place later in the year (the timetable is laid out in the scoping paper). Your feedback at this early stage of the process is really valued. Kind regards Kylie Moos (She/her) Guidance on gender pronouns Administrative Officer Direct dial 01603 756044 Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

Been there and done that on a Calypso, not a nice experience. The leisure batteries were drained by a fault and the boat filled up to floorboard level. Saucepans take ages to empty a bilde. As a belt and braces measure I fitted a second auto pump higher up and wired to the engine battery on the basis I would rather have a flat start battery than a submarine. I have done the same on the present boat.