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DAVIDH
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10 hours ago, Bikertov said:
But recently I've got into a new soap opera and I've been watching almost every week
You're still up to date then.
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I have nothing but good to say about Silverline. I hired from them three times. The final time, just before I purchased the Goosander share, was my first time back afloat one year after the death of my wife. I called them originally to enquire if they would accept a solo cruiser and spoke to Colin. I told him of the circumstances, and have to say he was very warm, adding "we will look after you when you get here". Which they did. Colin did the handover and it felt like speaking with one of the family. I've read about the sometimes regimented way they treated customers, but I really think that was just their way of ensuring everybody was out on time enjoying their holidays. Topical at the moment.... it's a 10 from me.
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11 hours ago, Andrewcook said:
Why are the Southern Boat yards scumming to disappearing over the years as you Forum Members are saying these Southern yards get a lot of Hirers coming back each year shortly they should prosper and expand if and when not to decline as they are now.
Surely has something to do with the fear of God put into newish hirers about daring to venture south. If they never go, they don't know what theyre missing.
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2 hours ago, Chelsea14Ian said:
Preped then painted white and blue.
Have you run out of yellow paint Ian?
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The Bank of England forecast that unemployment would rise eventually to 6.5%. But this manifestly leaves 93.5% of the working population still employed. Though it's fair to say most people will have to tighten their belts to get through the recession, meaning less will be available for discretional spend, I agree with Wussername that the effects will be limited. Probably a lot of trading down. The travel industry is surprisingly resilient, as a holiday has become almost a necessity in the UK.
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Someone's selling quite a few old Blakes brochures on Ebay, going right back to 1927 (at eyewatering prices). But they do image lots of pages from each one, so there's lots to interest the average Broads nerd.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=blakes+boating+brochure&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=hoseasons+boating+brochure&_osacat=0-
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42 minutes ago, ranworthbreeze said:
You know how it used to be with those flappy things and bridges Grace on board Ranworth Breeze, Tan also headed below deck when encountered.
Haha, my wife would hide in the toilet until the "terror" had passed, on our first few trips.
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4 hours ago, SwanR said:
Yes this was really helpful. But as with when we were on Bella Donna I tended to use it more when underway to see if anyone was behind me but forgot about it when mooring up!
We have a reversing camera on Goosander and have to admit I end up using it for who's behind too. I think the reversing manoevre is so full on that you tend to use your eyes and do indeed forget about the camera.
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Lovely write up Simon. I was especially interested as you were single handed helming, and (I think) this was your first foray from North to South? Did you phone ahead to have someone meet you at Yarmouth YS for your little stopover? Loved the photos too.
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40 minutes ago, rightsaidfred said:
in most cases the only people with sufficent knowledge of the requirements are the owners of said business.
Yes but without speculation, what would there be to chat about on these closing weeks of the season.
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There's nothing wrong with deciding to appeal more to those who can afford better craft (as Faircraft did a while ago), and I can see the logic of newer craft = less breakdowns and refurbishment. It just seems an odd time to go for it when the pips are about to be squeaked. I think I remember Andy saying he noticed Broadsman type boats still in the yard available to hire when he took over his boat - something that was unheard of. Plus, all those new boats will have been planned and built on the back of a continuing hire revenue stream that (probably) included money from some of the boats that are being decommissioned. Is this what UK business has come to - don't expand - consolidate or contract your business so that you can cope with all the current shortages? No wonder as a nation we're suffering a lack of productivity.
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2 minutes ago, andyg said:
Very low margins to be made out of some of the older fleet.
I hear what you say about an older fleet Andy, and I'm sure they are more expensive to keep going than the newer shinier examples. But those newer shinier craft have a capital cost to be paid off over a number of years. The older ones will have been paid for many years ago, so the only ongoing costs are the maintenance charges I guess. Of course, what we cannot tell is whether their current state is acting as a a detriment to bookings, but for 2023 especially I would have thought there will be many parties who are prepared to trade down, or maybe not get a Broads fix at all.
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14 hours ago, Dan said:
Looks like the following are leaving Richardsons at the end of the year
Thanks for this Dan. Makes my database update a little easier. I've been through them on Hoseasons and all but San Diego and San Elena have been removed from sale (still available on Richardsons too). Perhaps these two boats are only "partial class" sales?
Interesting time to remove these cheaper end of the market boats from your fleet at a time of an economic squeeze. It looks as though they are saying go big or don't go for 2023. -
The day showed the world the best of our nation, we've embarassed ourselves enough over the last few years. Not the arguing and rows of politics, just the country (mostly) coming together in grief at the loss of "the mother of the nation".
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No, it was one of Putins submarines that took a wrong turning and had to lose weight by discharging it's torpedos to get back out of the New Cut. Here it is "caught in the act".
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2 hours ago, Mouldy said:
We visited The White Horse for the first time that night and had a very enjoyable meal. It is now on our list of favoured pubs on the northern rivers.
Found it at last. This is the card the iandlord gave us the first time we went there - an evening in the 80s I think. I asked if they served food, and without speaking he reached for the card and handed it to me with a glint in his eye. Been in since.... and have had food. I think it's a community run pub now.
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6 hours ago, BroadAmbition said:
I suggested a ‘Honeymoon’ berth
Sure I'll regret asking but what/where is a honeymoon berth?
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I did it around 30 years ago, in a Hampton Safari. Extremely narrow dyke. Along the way a small open topped boat came in the opposite direction. He didn't slow down so I guessed he's done this many times and wasn't concerned. I nudged into the reeds as far as I could go, still wondering how he would get past me. I watched as the top of his head (still attached) passed in the opposite direction. There can't have been more than an inch of room to spare.
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I use this program which is very easy.
https://www.4kdownload.com/products/youtubetomp3/35
You just copy the url of the track displayed on Youtube, then paste it into the program. It downloads and converts to mp3 (if necessary) in one operation. I think it allows 15 downloads per day free of charge - more and you have to pay to upgrade. Then go to your download folder, open whatever burner you're using (Windows has it's own called Windows Media Player). It comes with Windows 10 (and probably 11?) and select your tracks.
Just wondering if your car player accepts USB memory sticks. That would be easier still. Just transfer to the stick, plug it in and off you go! -
This thread reminds me of the current Conservative leadership race.
Incessant oneupmanship. After a while it becomes boring and repetitive. Can't see the flames for all the swirling smoke. Sorry.
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2 hours ago, Bikertov said:
Typically in website design, you don't take people away from the site on an external link, you open a new tab.
Absolutely, otherwise people get lost trying to get back.
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12 minutes ago, Chelsea14Ian said:
And talking of loyalty, I've been a Chelsea fan for over fifty years.Will continue to do so.For sure not the best of starts
Many ups and downs being a football fan.
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This is the boat in question from Buccaneer Boats
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1 hour ago, Chelsea14Ian said:
There may well be a Watford Bridge pub,but they may not offer a discount to NBN
Watford - Stamford. Perhaps you have other things on your mind Ian? Still I'd have thought football would be the last of them after the drubbing at Mighty Leeds this weekend.
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Silverline Announcement
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Low deposits are a popular tool for tour operators of all shapes and sizes. Especially at this time of the year when most money is being spent on Christmas items. Many people can't afford to lay out money on holidays as well. It's a way of getting bookings in early. It's always (usually) the case that the customer is liable for the balance of the deposit in the event the they cancel the holiday. Hoseasons do make it clear that the deposit is indeed a reduced deposit, and what the consequences would be if the holiday was cancelled before the balance payment was due.
The first image, describing the boat, shows the link to the conditions ( i Book for £100 low deposit) under the green book your holiday button. There's also a link to the conditions on the costings page... where you enter your name and address etc. It's at the bottom of the second image. I believe this appears on every booking where a low deposit is offered. Most people seem to get it, but I'm sure some, in the exuberance of booking, may miss the links.