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Hi Simon, That`s probably what they wanted you to do, as they don`t want pets. What`s the best way to deter someone?, charge an astronomical fee for something so they go elsewhere, or you leave the dog in a kennels. You`ve done the right thing by going elsewhere.

Why in Gods name did you decide to be a gooner?.

Welcome from me too Gunner boy.

Oh yes it does

I meant to add that I think the point above re "sole traders" is also very valid.

Actually, your comment about depreciation is spot on, though the bit about the first few years is a bit optomistic, it should read the first few hours. As soon as you drive any brand new vehical off the forecourt, it's a used vehical. When I bought my 65 plate Mazda 6 a few months back, they had a new red one being sold with about 20 miles on the clock, and was 6g under the list price. I think someone placed an order but couldn't complete on the deal, and it was driven locally by one of the staff, resilt?, the 1 month old car being sold for 15 - 20% less than list. I would never buy a brand new car unless I planned to keep it for 10 years.

I regularly used to work 64 hours a week, sometimes much longer. When i got into my late 50s, i started to have head probles, and also joint aches and pains. I turned 60 last year, and have`nt worked a Saturday since, plus i`ve cut right back on the amount of overtime i do. None of us are getting younger, and the more senior in years amongst us MUST prioritise life, rather than riches and trinkets. My dad used to say, you`re a long time dead, and someone else (can`t` remember who) said there are no shops in heaven, with this in mind, i too took stock, and now without so many hours, my head issues have gone, and so will the medication for it soon. What also does`nt help is working in a steel box factory, which is like an oven in summer, and a fridge in winter. I go through countless bottles of water in the summer, and countless cups of tea in the winter to keep warm. As Ian says, ALWAYS keep your hydration levels up, you can always go to the loo. As I say, don`t overdo it, there are no broads cruisers in heaven. Hope you`re feeling much better now Ian.

If the timber top does`nt have any rot in it, she would make an ideal project for an able DIYer. Quite a pretty little boat, and with that hulls under water profile, a big engine and stern drive would make Breydon water fun. Imagine some gin palace coming past, and a little fwd dv opens the taps?. That should get a few jaws dropping in amazement?.

Probably some sort of 'Theme park"?. I can just see some sort of huge scary roller-coaster with cars like broads cruisers hammering round an ariel curve above the Yare?. Seriously though, I ca' t help thinking the BA may have been stabbed in the back on this one, especially when you consider any financial investments they've probably made?. I think this is the reason why we need to know the details, not to criticise the BA, but the trustees.

It should also be remembered that Tom in his new member post said if we have any questions, he will put those questions to the relevant department. I completely disagree with the comment about our RIGHT TO KNOW being a hostile attitude, it IS a right to know, meaning we are asking important questions for which the BA (not necessarily Tom) are obliged to answer. Had people been using words like "I demand", and verbal accusations, then yes, he would (very wrongfully) facing hostility, but to imply hostility at a probing question is a bit naughty.

When we were up there last month, only one out of dozens i asked had a good catch, but they were all small ones, and the rest said all was not well. And that was on all the rivers we cruised, The Yare, Bure, Thurne, Ant, Waveney, and Chet. Surely they can`t all be wrong?. Fish, brains? ................. next you`ll be saying porky pig is taking flying lessons?.

I`ve no idea what they look like, but i call any mud walking bird a dipper. Do avocets dip their beaks in the mud, or do they frequent the Broads?. I know a Marsh Harrier, a Buzzard, a Kestrel, or an Owl, but as for waders and dippers?........................ It was just a play on words.

Being funded purely and simply by the public, why SHOULD`NT we expect them to publicise every detail?. EVERY charity, authority, council, or governing body is publicly funded, either by government funding, or charitable donation, that means it`s always OUR money, either via direct donations or taxation, which is being being spent, or even worse, squandered. That`s why we should expect all of these bodies to go into details, as we should have the rite to know OUR money is being used in a manner that is advertised. It seems to me, and possibly others marshman, that you don`t like it when people want to know what the BA are doing behind the scenes, why is that?.

Also, the one at Beccles that was closed, so why close them if you are looking to open others?.

Yeah, me too. Thanks to "The Q's" explanation I now know why. As for the media and editorial content, I don't read it, so can't truly comment.

I sometimes think that when in Loddon, but i still love the place, so maybe i was?

Did the BA ever take any money from tolls to fund this joint venture, and if so, seeing as they`re now no longer supporting them, will we see a reduction in tolls?. Also, one factual inaccuracy in that statement, the Broads are NOT, and never HAVE BEEN an NP.

Only you John, only you mate

Many years ago, i worked at Biggin Hill, and one of my colleagues made a comment in chat which made me stop and think, even though it seems way out, or far fetched. He said he sometimes believes man is NOT native to this planet, because wildlife has a natural balance, and lives well within our planets bounds, and does not evolve like man has, ie, can a fish fly a helicopter, and can a pig sail a boat etc. I know this may seem a bit wierd, but when you think how man has evolved, and is rapidly outgrowing our planet, and use many of its rescources in an irresponsible manner, plus our facination with flight and space travel and the desire to develope and progress, but the animals have`nt, and can never do so, i sometimes think my mate may be on to something. Maybe man was seeded on this planet a million years or so ago by some form of being from another, possibly dying planet to repopulate the species. And no, i`m NOT David Icke in disguise. I bet this is going to get some strange reviews?.

Re Marsh Harriers, whenever I see them, they are a little way inland, so I didn't consider them. Cormorants, yes another predator, but I thought they only take from the river, and do not take nesting birds or others from the land. As for the American Mink, obviously another example of man's interference in matters of nature. I'm sure somebody told me that Catfish are also on the Broads, is that true, and are they a natural UK spices or invasive?.

Yes, in the main streams, but the otters are decimating the birds in the reed nests, plus a lot of the fish in the margins where the seals are less likely to be. I must admit though, i had`nt thought to mention seals. I thought someone might have put up a post saying otters are doing no damage at all, and so lovely and cute and cuddly, and it`s a man made thing, but then classifying the little b.....ds as a protected spieces COULD be classified as man made i suppose?.

And welcome top the forum from me too.

Why not try a real classic from Marthams, they nearly ALWAYS go under the Thurne blockage, plus being upriver from it, you have a couple of days cruising the upper Thurne network. If you want a good reference re Marthams, ask Grendel, he regularly hires from them, and really rates them.

cheers CC, i`m looking forward to it.

Please tell me where in my post i say you`re a do gooder because of your stance on keep nets, it`s the same as mine?. My comments about do gooders was aimed at those who have brought about the protected spieces status of otters, they being nothing more than vicious vermin and are decimating waterside wildlife. That is why i answered his post about the apparent drastic cut in the amount of quality fish caught AFTER my comments on other peoples critisizm of keep nets. In good form tonight again marshman