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  1. Hi Sue, Yes, we plan to, providing the internet signal is OK. Having a great cruise, though rain on and off every day, not too bad though. Lightning was spotless when we came aboard, and Dave said they left her as they found her, so many thanks for taking care of our lovely boat. In fairness, the only time in 6 years we've heard of any complaints was when somebody used one of the outside cleaning services.
  2. In a 'National Park" yes, most definitely, even the "type" of paint used must be scrutinised. . Did I say National Park?.
  3. And we're on your syndicate boat now, it's raining again☔.
  4. If you're going to moor southern Broads, how about Hippersons opposite Beccles YS, or Derby's Quay?. Then of course, there's Loddon, Greenaway Marine, Denny Walklins yard, or the old Aston yard, not sure of the name. Another one is Pearson Marine at Reedham opposite the top end of the New Cut.
  5. Seeing as you're there for two weeks, I would recommend staying above Stokes by until you have gained your confidence for mooring. Where mooring is concerned, take it slow, against the tide, and don't be afraid to ask someone ashore to help if necessary. Also, as mentioned by somebody above, find a clear less busy stretch of river and practice several times. One other bit of advice, try not to use too much throttle to turn quicker, often, going from forward to reverse and back several times in a confined space without using full throttle will often be a lot safer and turn the boat round easier. As has been said, slow and easy.
  6. Then that makes me ask questions, who owns the forum, and who decides what the TOS should be?. Is the forum "owned" by an or some individuals, and does that or those individuals decide who they want as mods and appoint them, as well as deciding what the TOS should be, or do they allow the mods to decide what's best for us members?.
  7. So why are people allowed to post such clips on YouTube (not Facebook as someone mentioned) if it's breaking laws, all forms of public media and fora are bound by the same laws, and naming and shaming IS'NT against the law. Anyway, suppose it was a boat being rammed by a boat full of drunken idiots, that boat being owned by a forum member living several hundred miles away, and knew nothing about it because "wemust'nt film it" and nothing got reported. I for one would be extremely grateful to anybody naming and shaming if it was the only way to let us know that Lightning had been hit, as I'm bloody sure any other forum member would if it was THEIR boat.
  8. We'll, if that's the case, I think the TOS need to be relaxed, absolutely no need for over zealous modding in my opinion.
  9. Yes I saw that last night on YouTube, if it's allowed to be viewed by a billion people+ on the worldwide Web, why does it break the forums TOS?.
  10. Feeling very envious of you now Sue, we've got another two weeks before we take Lightning out again, and we haven't used her since March. I really can't wait, as with the year we've had, we're desperate to get afloat and try to chill out. Have a great week, and enjoy yourselves. Ps, remember it's the AGM in 3 weeks, so have a good look around, see what like or don't like, and consider things to bring up there.
  11. Tell me about it. I think the two important questions to ask in your case Ian are a), how many times have you been under Ludham bridge without incident?, which the most likely answer would be "numerous", and b), would any extra training be necessary?, which the answer would very likely be "no". We're all human beings, not robots or computers, so we have human deficiencies and make simple instantaneous errors of judgement as in did above, no matter how many years of experience we have, which goes on in everyday life. I work in the aircraft industry and have done so for nearly 30 years. It's the 2nd highest regulated industry in the world, and you can't even fart without all the official recorded documentation, which also makes it the most expensive industry in the world. Please don't start hinting at over regulatory schemes to make boating, especially hire boating too expensive for all but the wealthy.
  12. Look after Lightning, we're aboard her 2 weeks later. Hopefully, we'll meet up at the AGM on zoom on the 17th. Enjoy your first week aboard. If you're concerned about the weather being extremely windy, our home mooring is very sheltered.
  13. Hi Sue, Karen and I hope you have a really great first experience aboard Lightning. Some time I will tell you about our first week aboard, what an experience that was. Enjoy your first time afloat on our lovely boat.
  14. Our AGM (Lightning syndicate) is always held at Stibbington Station (at the start of the Nene Valley Railway) in their meeting room in October, basically for operational seasonal and central location reasons, though this year, because pof the cv farce, we're having an "on-line AGM via something called" zoom". Our allocation system is now automated negating the need for a time consuming pot luck draw, which allows more time to discuss operational issues etc. If you buy a share, you automatically take over that members allocation, which gives you a week every 12 or 13 weeks, and then each members allocation rotates each year, early, mid, late, then back to early etc. This system is the most fairest available, and means each member is treated the same. Each owner can have Co owners to a max of 3 (I think?). Weeks can be swapped, subject to agreement with the other associated member. I could go into detail, but you would be better off calling our chairman on the number on our website, though I wiil still be happy to try and answer any questions if I'm able to.
  15. Just a quick heads up, Lightning is a 43ft 6 berth Brooms built dual steer river cruiser, based on the Aqua fibre Diamond 43 mouldings, able to pass through all broads bridges at suitable tides.
  16. I forgot to say, in the meantime, I will be glad to answer any questions you may have.
  17. Hi Suzuki biker, As you may have guessed, I'm also a biker, AND a share owner in one of the boats Alan mentions above, "Lightning". We are a self managed syndicate, and our boat meets the requirements you stipulate. For more information, please look at our website www.lightningcruiser.com My wife and I will be aboard from Saturday October 10th for a week, so if you're on or near the Broads (Brundall) at that time, we'll be glad to show you aboard.
  18. Seeing as I'm in the aircraft manufacturing industry, I actually build things with my hands, so the question is a bit irrelavent.. Karen however, the downsides for her working from home are increased energy costs, gas central heating, and electricity, using our box room as free office space, using our laptop for work, and my time required to set it all up, which being one evening should be payed for at overtime rates. Then there's tea / coffee, which we get free vend at work, the use of our broad band, the list goes on. The only up side for Karen is she DOES'NT need to use her car.
  19. That was in my mind when you typed it. Many a true word spoken in jest eh John?. Not aggressive at all Pally, but taking MMs point above, i just wondered why those members of this forum who jump to conclusions and critisize on certain facebook posts, yet say nothing about a pic posted on here?. I`ve noticed a lot recently where people are all too keen to be critical when it suits them, yet say nothing, or argue against their own point when challenged with evidence to the contrary on other issues.
  20. What I can't understand is you posted this on Friday, and nobody has yet shown any outburst of absolute disgust at the fact that in picture 2, you show a boat underway?. Had this been a pic of a boat underway on the Broads, people would have been demanding the arrest and imprisonment of the offending crew. That's what they're doing on Facebook, "they" being some members of this forum (you know who you are), dare I say a hint of hypocracy?.
  21. Me too. Some years back, Karen and I went to a lighthouse, can't remember whether it was Pirtland bill or the Lizard. The stairs spiraled inwards, as they would, and the first part was open, about 15ftish, and then there was about 8ft fully enclosed, the above that it was all open. Needless to say, I got about 10ft up the stairs and chickened out. Karen wouldn't go up on her own, so that was money, which was tight at the time, waisted as they wouldn't give us a refund.
  22. my advice is if you are looking for a boat on the broads, get a proper broads cruiser. you could pick up some really nice ones for £15,000, albeit a bit old, but half the fun is personalising it. If sea use is a must have, then you will have to sacrifice living space because of their design and shape, This is a smart looking little boat, but quite cramped inside, and (imho) not really comfortable for a weeks holiday. But with something like a Bounty 27, or ocean 30, or similar boats, you won`t have the speed, but considerably more living space. Speeding across the water is fun for a short while, but costs a fortune in fuel, whereas a more economical and leisurely 5 mph cruise through the trees and marshes, looking at amazing history, scenery, and wildlife is far cheaper, and far more relaxing. Just my opinion of course?.
  23. We also have a share for sale in the Lightning syndicate too.
  24. But then, you WOULD say that, you`ve long been a supporter of the Broads becoming a National Park, but just won`t admit it, go on marshy, admit it, you know you want to really?.
  25. Not dropped off yet. - Hanger Song lyric by Dire Straights, Hanger Straight at Silverstone.
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