merlin65uk Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Hi everyone, My fiancee and I have just bought our first boat, a 2 berth Shetland Speedwell called Susie, to enjoy on the broads this summer. We are based near Potter Heigham and hope to spend time exploring the sights and attractions the waterways have to offer. Being new to NBN I am still looking through the different sections of the forum and may well pop up here and there as time goes by.. So far it all looks very good! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Let me be the first to you both to the NBN Charlie & Wench (some call her Inge) Ps see the boss beat me to it lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Welcome to the forum Merlin... hope to catch you out and about on the river very soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Hi Merlin, Welcome to the forum. Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 from me as well Merlin, there's loads of useful information on the forum if you can' find what you need just ask away, you'll find some very knowledgable people on just about any subject you could imagine. and some others 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Merlin welcome cracking monica is that, are you a wizard or a fine example of British engineering? Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin65uk Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 1 hour ago, BroadAmbition said: Merlin welcome cracking monica is that, are you a wizard or a fine example of British engineering? Griff I'd love to be able to claim one of those (the 2nd) Griff, I really would. But.... It's a mashup of an old call-sign and a year far too long ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonlad1985 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Welcome! And congrats! I'm green with envy! after being back to London after a an extra long Easter in Norfolk! (writing a holiday blog now) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Welcome along Merlin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin65uk Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 Really looking forward to the first trip this weekend. I'm collecting Susie F929 from Wroxham, around lunchtime tomorrow, to bring here to her mooring on the river Thurne. I have printed off, cropped and laminated her NBN forum poster which will be placed in the windscreen, for all to see! Preparations have consumed my spare time this week, so hopefully I can cope with any 'situations' I may find myself in....? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riyadhcrew Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Try to find yourself in the ''situation'' of a couple of pints to celebrate all your hard work. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 A very warm welcome aboard our Forum, Merlin Have a smashing weekend, I'm with Eric on this, a nice bottle of red is better, less calories and it's one of your five a day (grapes lol) Grace 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Welcome Merlin, My first boat was a Shetland 760 and was the great love of my life for many years. Even though the boat we have now is bigger and grander my first boat still holds a special place in my heart. I saw her out on the river some time back and her owners, looking at the boat we have now were frankly bemused at my obvious love for their boat. Carole 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Merlin, welcome. Take a trip to Hickling Broad, a pint or two in one or the other of the local pubs. Its a nice little trip to get you eye in, we often go the other way and stop at Lathams. Enjoy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thingamybob Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 4 hours ago, Wildfuzz said: Merlin, welcome. Take a trip to Hickling Broad, a pint or two in one or the other of the local pubs. Its a nice little trip to get you eye in, we often go the other way and stop at Lathams. Enjoy! Merlin: That is my favourite bit of the Broads. Go and enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQ Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Welcome and enjoy the site it will be useful!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin65uk Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 Well we made it in one piece and a very pleasant passage it was too.. Susie has her own blog,Twitter & Facebook pages, where updates will be posted (and on here of course) so keep your eyes peeled. Many thanks for welcome messages too... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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