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That and 'Norfolk Navvies' digging yet more holes trying to find their mate 'Peat' Griff

Why do some people seem to want to steer this thread away from its subject? No Idea JohnB, I do wish they wouldn't, I've enough on my plate what with trying to keep 'B.A' on track, finding time to get back onto her upgrades then also trying not to feel guilty of not being inboard Indy to help Robin out. The best I can do at present is spend time on the phone with him - which we do of course. Still, Indy is akin to the Mighty Yare she now floats on, just like the river, she will get there at her own pace in her own time 'With a little help from her friends' - There's a song there somewhere there I think. Griff

Jocave, Sigh, Just how much time did you waste finding that old thread then? I have answered this before on the YBW, didn't really think I'd be having to do it here as well. Yes that was his first topic in which he did seek advice before Independence was purchased which then petered out in the normal manner and basically ended, the last post was Jun 2017 for goodness sake. Then he started up another one 'Motor Boats Change of direction' - Not an advice seeking thread, that one lead up to the purchase. Then he started up the current one which is still running 'Independence Updates and Cruising' where no advice was sought in fact if you go over there you can watch a video where he explains to the YBW membership pretty much the same thing. Hmmmmm, do some more research / splitting hairs if you wish, my answer will then be - AND? Griff

I'd keep it the same as it is now but with increases linked to the annual rate of inflation. I'd also like 'Tampax Towers' (Yare House or whatever it is called nowadays) to have a Bobby Charlton - that is do some serious thinning out of the back-room shiny trouser brigade then ring fence 100% of toll income raised to be spent solely on the navigation. You know, the kind of set up we used to have Griff

'B.A's has gone up £15:00 or 3% Mind you that is 3% on a huge rise for the 2017 toll And I suppose that the 2019 toll will be way above inflation yet again seeing as for 2018 we 'Got away with' a ''Normal' inflation size increase Griff

Ditto Griff

Congratulations, well chuffed for you both xx Griff

So, last night me and MrsG were out in Donny, which for us is a rarity. We were attending a surprise 30th B'day party. Between 1900 - 2300 I had about 7 pints or so. Home for 2330 -ish then to bed. However I forgot my golden rule to drink a pint of water or so before turning in. Consequently this morning or arising at around 0730-ish I had an orifice like an Aborigine's flip flop. So, downstairs to let dogs out and there was a bottle of water left out on the side, that'll do nicely methinks, one swift slurp later . . . . . It was white vinegar AAAARRRGGGHHHHH That MrsG of mine had used it and not put it away, I normally get water out of the tap if it hadn't been on the worktop I would never have reached for it. I have sent her to the dog house - (Which is normally where I am) Of course madame thinks it's proper funny!

At Last! - I'm outa here. My local clay shooting ground at Wroot is open this morning as it is every other Sunday. 125 clays and around 150 cartridges to sort out (missed the last two meetings due to a certain gin palace messing up my shooting diary ) Griff

Thanks FTM - Spot on Griff

Whilst some customers of Richo's have been inconvenienced (That's probably putting it mildly from their perspective) in the grand scheme of things, it will soon settle down as no more solo hires will be accepted, therefore no more upset customers Respect to Clive for coming on here and replying to some of the questions. ( The good Dr on t'other thread could learn something from Clive and try doing the same) He was under no obligations to do that. I don't think all yards will go down the same path as Richo's though. Herbert Woods have not hired out to solo skippers for as long as I can remember. They are also a big yard with a substantial fleet and none of the other yards followed them. Griff

Hi KaptinKev, thanks for the complements re respected trade, though in my line of work, one is only as good as the last job I did! he will have to take the rough with the smooth. Agreed, he does too Griff

Thanks, and yes I have seen it before, very good it is too imho, but no need to apologise. One of the latest ones doing the rounds (A factual one) is two members of Tesco's, (the Stalham branch) have been caught / filmed by teenagers through a window of a staff area only, - erm how shall I put this - behaving inappropriately with each other! It has been in one of the national papers and the video is available on whatsapp - I've seen it, it's not explicit but leaves not much to the imagination! Apparently both members of staff have been sent on gardening leave until Tesco's decide what action to take if any. 'Every Little Helps' Griff

Sand was/is available long before paper was invented. Paper was initially invented so that sand could be bonded to it so that us keepers of proper boats could refine our craft. Noah and his Ark is proof of this. Griff

terrible wind! Either stop eating sprouts or go and get treatment! Griff

Another cure for sea sickness. Again, onboard HMS Explorer I was the nominated ships doctor. Not really a trained doctor of course you understand. The thing is within the RN 'Small Ships' world as the common term was used meant that lots of other branches were not carried onboard. I.e - Stewards, Chefs, Scab lifters, Deck Apes, Buntings, Ops room ratings, SA's etc, the list goes on and on. So I had been 'Volunteered' as the ships doc (Along with a long list of my other responsibilities as we all had, there was only five of us) which entailed a 3 x week in depth course at HMS Excellent at Whale Island (Pompey) to be trained up, this wasn't any normal 'Doctor' training, we were all first aid trained but this was more training for extreme trauma casualties - it was pretty gruesome too. AAARRGGHHHHH! NO! What am I doing? - A 'Robin' and rambling on - nearly derailed this thread there! Anyroadup - So as ships 'Doc' it was one of my many responsibilities early in t morning to dole out sea sickness pills to the trainee officers that wanted them. The Ships company tried to get the trainees to develop sea legs and not rely on tablets, if they were to progress with a career in the RN they wouldn't get far not being able to operate in rough weather. So I had a sneaky idea. When ashore I bought a 1/4 ounce of Sherbert Pips - remember them? I then sorted them out into one colour and popped them into a plastic pill box that was marked Sea sickness or some such like. This particular morning we had a moderate to rough forecast. I'm sat in t wardroom with the usual trainees queuing up outside for said tablets. There were around eight of them out of the twelve we normally carried. I explained that the Admiralty has issued new improved sea sickness tablets, They were very powerful and not available to 'strawberry mivies' (Civvies). The prescription was an absolute max of two per person per day but must be taken with water and swallowed down whole. They would also not induce tiredness or have any other side effects. By the time we were alongside that evening - out of the eight only TWO of them suffered sea sickness that day That evening once alongside I went below to the crew quarters and got the whole lot of them together. I opened the seasickness pill box, gave half a dozen to each one of them along with myself and ordered them all to shove the lot in their orifices at one go and then to suck on them gently. I then up ended the whole box onto the table, made my exit with the words:- 'Sherbert Pips' and you lot have degrees? Griff

I just got that e-mail as well! Which one? Griff

Mind you to be fair and nit picking, The BA do claim that the term 'National Park' is to be used for promoting the Broads, which is exactly what Richo's are doing so in that respect they aren't doing owt wrong, are they? But in my book they are still hoodwinking anyone who is not clued up that the Broads are a national park Griff

And now I have found this in my inbox, so I assume they are sending this flyer out to all those on there emailing list. It seems Richardsons are under the delusion that the Broads is now a National Park too! I wonder how many of their customers will end up being deluded too? Personally I will vote - but I won't be voting for a lie. Besides, lets just ponder for a moment that the Broads won this award, which would no doubt attract more visitors to our beloved magical waterway. What would they find during their stay? - Closed off moorings, restricted venues to dispose of rubbish to name but two obvious issues that need sorting prior to increased visitor numbers arriving Griff Vote for the Broads National Park! View this email in your browser The Broads has been shortlisted in the 'National Park of the Year' category by Countryfile Magazine! The Broads National Park is amongst four others as a finalist for 'National Park of the Year' in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2018! The Broads faces competition from the New Forest, Exmoor National Park, Northumberland National Park and Snowdonia! We love the Broads and its unique landscape, serene surroundings and wonderful wildlife - and we know our guests do, too! So, vote now to make sure the Broads comes out on top as the best National Park! VOTE FOR THE BROADS NATIOAL PARK NOW Voting closes on 5th March 2018! Why Vote for the Broads? Wonderful Wildlife The Broads is home to lots of wonderful wildlife, including the elusive otter, the rare Swallowtail butterfly and lots of important bird breeding numbers! Chinese Water Deer, the Norfolk Hawker dragonfly and many more call these unique waterlands home, offering visitors to the area the chance to catch a glimpse! Fantastic Holidays The Broads National Park also offers visitors the unique opportunity to enjoy a fantastic holiday on the water, with 126 miles of lock-free navigation! At Richardson's Boating Holidays, we have a fleet of over 290 cruisers to suit most budgets, needs and tastes! Explore 7 rivers and 63 Broads - it's the quickest way to slow down! And much, much more! VOTE FOR THE BROADS NATIONAL PARK NOW Copyright © 2018 Richardsons Holiday Group, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in. For full terms and conditions please visit http://www.richardsonsboatingholidays.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/ Our mailing address is: Richardsons Holiday Group The Staithe, Stalham Norwich, Norfolk NR12 9BX United Kingdom Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

I jumbled up Paladin's questions / statements of fact and e-mailed them off to Mr Collins at Countryfile magazine. I got a reply here:- ---------------------------------------------------- Dear Mr Griffin Thank you for your email. We have noted your comments but BBC Countryfile Magazine will not be entering into further correspondence on this issue. Please address all queries to National Parks UK, by emailing info@nationalparks.gov.uk Kind regards Fergus Collins Editor, BBC Countryfile Magazine To which I replied:- -------------------------------------------- Dear Mr Collins Well, what a cop out. Just what I expected however. Goodness knows how you got to attain the position you currently hold. Yours Disappointed, Mr Griffin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- His reply:- I am away from the office until Thursday 22 February and will respond when I return. Best wishes Fergus Happy Christmas and have a very happy New Year. Fergus -------------------------------------------------------------- So that seems to be the end of that then! Griff

Apparently 'Or Lot' are going on a special clay shoot day in April. First 'Special' clay shoot day out this year (There's some t'other ones booked further on in t year). 'Raisethorpe Flyers' - Never been there before. It's a tad expensive for my level but I'm expected to attend or be a boring anti-social fart. 700 x cartridges, Clays, B'fast, Lunch, Dinner, drinks Transport on the estate etc etc. Looks Like I'll be saving up again, that's all I ever seem to do nowadays, is ave up for sommat or t'other Griff

Donnygeof - Brilliant post, Tks for sharing Griff Btw - I'm still up for a get together and a pint

Having had a look next door at that place we cannot mention (nbf) or put a link to (Still proper childish imho) Palidine really is on the ball, much respect to him and I'm glad he is doing what he does so factually and eloquently. It speaks volumes neither neither Mrs Collins or JP will answer his questions / points. Anyuroadup I have copied / re-arranged Paladines points and fired them off to Mr Collins. I also have JP's email address from way back. I might just be firing an email off to him too Griff

Looks like we are sailing via Malthouse then too. Good. Looking forward to it Griff

Ah yes that sea trip from Whitby to Newcastle onboard HMS Explorer (Home port - Hull Marina - she is still there too). That was a particular bad one. Normally with that forecast we would not have sailed but we had orders to rendezvous with our sister ship in her home base at HMS Calliope and if were a day or so late it would have knock on effects. This trip was for an annual yearly inspection of the Ships company / ship, operational readiness and all that entailed so not many trainee officers onboard for a change. Whilst serving in the RN there was the little known and rarely used facility of requesting to serve with a sibling. Bro Howard was serving onboard one of the Tridents that was alongside in Faslane for an AMP for about 3 x months. I managed to get it swung for him to be loan drafted to us for a couple of months. Apart from our onboard loanee Chief Tiff submariner which was memorable enough, (Howard out-ranked our resident 1st Lt !) it was also memorable for Howard having a 'Yak' and the 'Voice Pipe / 'Binoculars' thing. P2000's have an old fashioned voice pipe between the flying bridge and the wheelhouse. Pointless really as you could just stick your head round the door and talk direct into the wheelhouse. I told our MEO to kneel on the helms chair in the wheelhouse, get his orrifice right next to the voice pipe and when he saw my hand appear round the door let out the loudest roar he could muster. Me and Bro up on Flying Bridge. I pointed out the voicepipe and told Bro' we never used it, however if you lifted the lid and put your ear next to it you could everything that was being said in the wheelhouse. Bro duly lifted the lid, cocked his napper so his port listen out was in the pipe, I waved, MEO roared, Howard levitated himself and nearly dissapeared over the side. Oh how we larrrfed. Then there was those binoculars . . . . . . Griff