Dragonsong Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Hi, I have been lurking for years and finally decided it's time to say hello! I first visited the Broads as 3 year old,60 years ago on a boat called" Gypsy Maid" and have been coming down ever since. In my early twenties I hired Javelin ,from Martham Boats beginning my love of rags and sticks! Two years ago.we finally bought a 22' gaff rigged river cruiser built in 1948 at Porter and Haylet in Wroxham. Dragonsong will be back on the water next week having spent the winter in the DIY shed at Martham. Give us a wave if you see us . John 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Hello John, Thank you for your first post! Lurking is good but posting is better We are not down until July but if we see Dragonsong we will give you wave. I doubt that Grace will give you a wave from deep in cabin if you are doing any weaving about Regards Alan & Tan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 from me and the Wench (some call her Inge) John Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Hi John, Welcome to the NBN Forum As Alan said, better typing than lurking. Enjoy the forum. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Hello and welcome, Brilliant will look out for you on the river. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonsong Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Thanks for the welcome! I am planning to come down next weekend in order to get sorted for the season. Hopefully I'll manage a quick trip up to the Pleasure Boat for a pint or two. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillR Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 welcome from me to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Welcome John. Anne McCaffrey fan? - Nice boat name anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 A warm welcome aboard from us too, John. (It would be nice to see the NBN burgee flying on Dragonsong!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 And a warm welcome from me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonsong Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Morning all, Well spotted Stumpy, the original plan was to name her after our daughter,Menolly,but she was not keen! We played around with various names on the theme. The character Menolly appeared in Dragonsinger but that seemed a it of a mouthful but that gave use the idea for the name we settled on . John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 11 hours ago, Dragonsong said: Thanks for the welcome! I am planning to come down next weekend in order to get sorted for the season. Hopefully I'll manage a quick trip up to the Pleasure Boat for a pint or two. John Another rag and stick for me to avoid on Hickling Welcome to the Forum John, they are a funny lot but very entertaining, with lots of banter as well as support and guidance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Welcome! Another real boat! We'll look out for you from the deck of OBY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonsong Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 Thanks Broadsword, OBY ? Currently sat in the Acle travelodge ,came down this morning to reattach various fittings,etc . Finishing fitting and cleaning tomorrow ready for launching. If all goes to plan we will be back at the weekend for a 4 day shake down. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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