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One of the questions the reporter asked people about "Lincolnshire Day" in the street was. Who was Mavis Enderby? There were many suggestions who people thought she was. In fact Mavis Enderby is a small village to the east of Horncastle in the Lincolnshire Wolds!! Maurice

Ron. It was on the local news tonight. They were asking people in the street about it. Unfortunately in most cases they drew a blank! Maurice

An extremely worthwhile charity. I hope you have a very lucrative day. I had occasion to use the RNLI myself many years ago! Maurice

Iain. When I was a child I used to race my sister to the top of Steep Hill! But that was long ago. The thought of walking up there today is enough. Fortunately there is a small bus now. I spent "Lincolnshire Day" In Cleethorpes. The weather was lovely. Maurice

Welcome from me Neil. Enjoy. Maurice

Welcome from me Marjul, Maurice.

Hi Shepster. Afraid I don't do fresh water fishing. However many others have made suggestions. Not all to be taken to seriously of course!! Welcome from me. Maurice

Welcome from me Andy. Maurice

Maurice. We stayed at The Gunfleet Hotel when we were on honeymoon way back in 1974. Happy memories of the place, and fantastic views. No idea what its like now though. They were filming the Onedin Line, with the late Peter Gilmour on the quay at the time...........I must be getting old!! Maurice.............The other one.

I think perhaps he is running a mobile boat jumble. Might be worth flagging him down for a bargain! Maurice

Interesting post Strowager. I shall have another look in daylight tomorrow. My wife, and I had our honeymoon in a hotel on the banks of the Dart. Thanks for posting the link. Maurice

We recently heard a noise in our bathroom. I opened the door, and there was this grey squirrel sitting on the inside window sill eating a walnut he had brought in from the tree in the garden!! He took one look at me, and was gone. We often see him outside though. We have also had a variety of birds fly into the windows but most have survived. Looks like the Robin will stay around Martin. Maurice

It may be of interest. HMS Conway broke her back while under tow in the Menia Strait Anglesey in 1953. She was destroyed by fire a few months later. It is not known how the fire started. Maurice

Welcome from me Jimmy. Maurice

Welcome Clive. Maurice

Welcome from me Hazel Maurice

Pleased at the result. Not much more to say on the matter. Except I cannot imagine for one moment what could ever have replaced the Red Duster! Maurice

A lovely photo of a grand old vessel. One I never tire of seeing. Thank you for posting. Maurice

Welcome from me. Also welcome back! Maurice

Welcome Claire. I am also in Lincolnshire there seems to be several of us on this forum! who enjoy the Broads. Enjoy your new boat. Maurice

I have Mariner 2hp. I have owned it for years, and it was second hand when I bought it. It chugs on for ever. I think the only thing I have ever replaced have been an occasional plug, and points. It used in both salt water, and fresh. I do flush it out in fresh water after its had salt water in it. I had a four stroke Honda on another boat, which performed very well, only problem was it was in a well, and tended to run a little hot. It was also a heavy lump to lift on, and off the yacht. Guess it depends what you prefer, and the security aspect. Maurice

Hello, and welcome. I am sure you will enjoy it here. Maurice

Welcome Mark. The Broads obviously made an impression! Enjoy your new boat, and the Broads Maurice

The Gloriana has two 7.5KW electric motors. On Brunton propulsion.units. Full details can be found at www.AB-marine.com/node/180 It was these that failed, and led to the collision of the Gloriana with Kew Bridge. Maurice

Welcome from me. I hope you have a lovely holiday. I am sure you will. Maurice