ExSurveyor

I have run a dehumidifier for several years, set on a timer for 6 hours a day. I leave the curtains open slightly on the sunny side of the boat to use any heat from the available Sun to raise the temperature. It is important to also run a tube heater as they are more efficient with modest heat. Cover large vents in bright cloth so you remember to remove them when on board. Open lockers and cupboards to ensure they stay dry as well. Mine costs fifty pounds to run , with the heaters for five months. Set it at 65% or normal to make sure the woodwork doesn't dry out. Good luck.

Alan, don't forget it has moved from Kent showground to the Hop farm. I am on the Medway boat that weekend at yalding, 5 minutes along the road . I wouldn't describe it as busy...

Hi Alan, don't forget the Kent Boat Jumble at the Hop farm, paddock wood next weekend . It's not been as good the last couple of years but we live in hope

Mowjo wrote, Mark! read the topic title please, it's called Hypothetically Speaking, it may look like we have gone off topic but everything actually has a wayward link to Robins first post, even Johns last post about Stars, because Speedtriple mentioned Stars, now you have gone totally off topic, Upstairs Downstairs has nothing to do with this thread as it's a TV program, I mentioned Mrs Bridges, an obvious link to the Broads and a sensible site for one of these new fangled Supermarkets, Orf to shoot a few peasants

Right, I have read the whole thread, I understood the first few posts, then I couldn't understand the rest. What is a "supermarket ". ? Then it was about cooking. I think I went to a " supermarket " once but Matron had to take me out. Are meals not supplied from the kitchen by a cook called Mrs Bridges or Mrs Patmore, assisted by various young girls from the village ? Has anyone seen my valet,

I seem to always leave the one I want at home, saves getting them all tangled up

O dear, he's fallen in the water. Now how did that happen.

Robin, you have far to much time on your hands . I bet your school essays made amusing reading. How nice to be able to read a post and smile again.

O dear Alan, I think you need help

Three Tuns, I know that one, nice place.not far from me.

Jon, I blame the crew for the ropes, can't get the staff these days, immigration took the Filipino deck hands away, still trying to train the new ones. Just checked the photo, I blame my brother, he borrowed it last, time for some training I think.

Time for new members to form an orderly queue, the on going advert in another place is encouraging well known and respected posters to find this pleasant place. It is great to see an equal balance of experience and novice joining the ranks.

Welcome Jim G, it's good here.

Hi Jon, glad to see that old woody being rescued, I hope you didn't bump my old plastic bathtub next to it..

Jason is a splendid fellow who I have never met, yet. He gives his advise willingly and without bias. He has saved me a fortune by pointing me in the right direction for boat work. Also known as LBBY Time to start a campaign, What do we want.... We could always email him into submission.

Welcome, it's nice to see so many familiar faces contributing on here, all we need now is Jason. A much nicer atmosphere and gentle moderation. I have to say I feel this forum belongs to the members and I don't feel like I am an unwanted guest who will be rebuked for having a different opinion from the Bosses.

Ok, now for the idiot view. What about all those outlet holes dotted around the boat just above the waterline, I guess you could fit non-return valves, but would you trust them. I know from personal experience when my Calypso ran out of battery power during the floods that a full bilge of water, just under the floor didn't lower the boat noticeably and was only obvious when I lifted the inspection hatch in the floor. The big yards could always have a number of small day boats adjacent to the bridge for a small fee, a bit like the bridge pilot scheme.

I'm onboard at Brundall on Thursday, what is the chance of a fly past, any idea on times.

I use both main broards forums, I see the same names cropping up, the other forum has been a bit 'robust' of late where as this one is generally a lot calmer. It would be pointless and boring if they were identical.

A wee birdie informed me you are the man who keeps Alan (Jaws Orca) in check I bet that's a full time job

Bobbing about on ( whispers ) the river Medway, on a broads Calypso. Couple of weeks time we are up for a long weekend at Brundall with the grandchildren.

Peter, no tea or coffee, you will get dehydrated

Germany have a major problem with solar power, they have too much and it overloads the grid. They have to give it away to France and Poland to avoid an overload. This is the problem with these types of generation, a lack of ability to store excess. The minerals and energy needed to produce solar panels is frightening, but it's ok because most come from China. Wind farms require huge amounts of steel and energy to make and are fickle about wind levels required to operate. We don't want nuclear power because of perceived dangers from them, look along the coast of Calais and see how many we already have on our door step. Basically we want and need power but we don't want OUR country spoilt so we are happy to import power and generation from abroad and let them have the damage. This is fine as long as we don't upset any of our power suppliers and let them March into any country they want to. There are no easy answers but we have to be realistic.

Does one's chauffeur not deal with these things, Or that kind chap from the Automobile Association when he has finished saluting.

Our energy use appears to be falling due to energy saving measures, I have finally fitted low energy lighting at home as the quality of the light is now much better. I have seen a fall in my energy bills. I suspect that when coal mining started in earnest, muttering about the world collapsing were heard. Extraction of oil and gas has not, in general, caused pollution except from spillage. The answer is, who wants to go without heating and power to avoid fracking being necessary. If we want modern luxury, we have to have power and whatever scheme is put forward, some group will object. Nuclear power, in tandem with all the other sources being used will at least reduce our reliance on the whims of crazy Ivan .