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Actually just to say - you are not looking in the correct area

Not a bench - it's something alot bigger!

Londonlad - No! - that would have been out of picture

Grendel, this image is from August last year when there were definitely no posts. If they have been added since then I need to ask - what else is missing?

Why? - because it's Easter and nothing to do till the footie on TV at 3pm. Here's another - what is missing - again it's nothing movable: Edited to add - I did not really remove the sign!

Katiew has it - I removed the sign -

Just trying this out for Easter. What's missing from this image? (it's not anything moveable). The easiest way to find out would be to look at an image of Potter but that would spoil the challenge. See how long it lasts.

Our first night was aboard Sanderling from Sandersons in Reedham, 3rd March 1973. We picked up the boat and were off on our way around 2pm. Our first night stop was to be at Yarmouth Yacht Station so en-route we stopped off for a moment at Berney Arms to practice mooring. That went well so we were soon heading for Yarmouth. I remember that I had checked low water times and it was around 4pm so perfect for us. (See- some people did read the Blakes Handbook they sent with the booking invoice). We passed around the black and yellow post and headed up the Bure. At that time of the year there were few boats about so we could choose our mooring spot. We headed for what is now the emergency mooring area just past the road bridge. I stepped ashore and tied the bow rope, only to watch the back swing completely 180 degrees due to the tide flowing in at that time. I remember both of us collapsing in laughter as this happened, before we tied up safely "the other way around". I had a graphic lesson on why the tide can be friend or foe on my first day on the Broads. Funny how ageing affects your attitude to unexpected events. I know if that "manoeuvre" had happened to me today, I certainily would not be laughing - more like my heart would be in my mouth! Also, crossing Breydon and passing through Yarmouth on our first visit removed all fear of this fabled passage. We have always gone north to south/south to north on each holiday on the Broads since then. TO ME, all the warnings given for the passage always seem over the top. An image of Sanderling is below - probably not from 1973

From an emailed newsletter received today: With all that excitement, what next? We are delighted to be able to tell you that we have ordered two new cruiser hulls. Our boat builders and marine engineers will be building this brand new class of cruiser ready for the 2019 season. These dual steering cruisers will sleep 2 – 4 people and have a fantastic sun deck, very spacious living area and luxury cabin and bathroom, as well as all the usual high-quality features that you would expect from a Faircraft Loynes premier cruiser. All we need now is a name!! Any ideas? Remember all of our cruiser names begin with Fair. We look forward to receiving your suggestions!

I have a range of suggested itineraries starting from Stalham on my site which might be of interest to you, including one which includes time on the southern rivers. They are HERE (middle section)

Have to say having watched the video, in my view it appears a little "surprising" that boatyards have let people out knowing the weather to come. Quite apart from the conditions hirers will find themselves cruising in, the danger they will be putting themselves in when mooring up with strong winds and deep snow is quite frightening.

Just a quick note to say the "Live Music & Other Events" page on my site is back on-line and updated to show what's on over the Easter period and the rest of April. You can find it HERE I currently have what's on details for: Kings Head, Loddon White Horse, Chedgrave New Inn, Horning The Dog, Ludham Bridge Kings Arms, Ludham Surlingham Ferry Bell Inn, St Olaves White Horse, Upton plus various Ad Hoc dates taken from the Norfolk Gig Guide. I am sure there must be others and if anyone (bar owners or individuals) would like me to add their events I would be happy to do so. There is no charge so just send me a pm or post it to this page. David

When booking through Hoseasons you are offered the opportunity to take out personal insurance as an extra which includes up to £2million personal liability cover. Must say i always decline it - but then other household insurances include it.

It takes some doing Steve. And I would add that where Clive states " but other companies tend to follow suit" , as an industry leader it's a shame they could not see that this could become a defining moment for all those people who have or need to holiday on their own and stand up for them. I bet Barnes Brinkcraft are laughing all the way to the bank (the ones in the high street that is).

It would not take much to set up a database - accessible by the boatyards - which would have details of past hires across all the companies, together with any damning evidence which might preclude the odd percentage of people Richardsons might not want to hire to. Then perhaps the 90+% of responsible, experienced hirers could still enjoy their holiday.

The NBN Facebook page is pretty hot right now following a reply from Clive to a comment made

Think this is the one you mean?

Looks like BB have added another of the ex Alpha boats to their fleet: Blenheim. They kept that quiet! http://www.hoseasons.co.uk/boat-holidays/blenheim-bh2518

The airbnb deal's off! http://www.edp24.co.uk/business/airbnb-drops-hoseasons-lowestoft-takeover-bid-james-villa-holidays-cottages-com-1-5364146

All of these have a minimum 3 "made up" cabins and allow passage under all bridges at normal tides. Broadland Mars Broadland Neptune Sovereign Solitaire London Bridge Westminster Bridge Grecian Girl Merrymore Rexmore Royall Ambassador Phantom Tideway Monarch

Looks a little too crowded for me. When does it quieten down?

The best thing about it is the filmer's laughter (one of the crew by the way).

I take it the wife's not reading this or are you already in the dog house?

Apparantly it does not work on mobile devices. Very funny.

He chickened out at the last minute and turned left.