Bob48 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 it's about this time of year i have to start to take the " calm down dear " bottle of rum , as we are now entering the final week before our trip , i say final week as by this time next week my dear wife will be counting the minutes until she finishes work , then home to pack the " wheelie case " for the trip to Stalham via Norwich , Wroxham, Horning, and Ludham. We got bargains with out Train tickets , less than £55 for two returns , so we were well pleased with that .bus from Norwich is about £4 each , then into the "Cherry Blossom Cafe" in Stalham for our " becoming a tradition " sausage roll and cuppa , before the gentle sprint to Richardsons' boat yard, then into reception , i don't know why i am writing all of this down actually, i'm sure some of you, or even most of you, get this same feeling , we are looking forward to meeting some of you at Salhouse on the Friday, and may well meet some of you in Richardsons' reception. Suffice to say " WE CAN'T WAIT " ! stay safe, see you soon. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Don't think that feeling ever goes away Bob (certainly hasn't for us after 30 odd years) hope you have a great week 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob48 Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 Just now, deebee29 said: Don't think that feeling ever goes away Bob (certainly hasn't for us after 30 odd years) hope you have a great week we are on our 5th holiday, our second full week and the first of two this year , , when we first came in 2015 it was raining stair rods , we both got soaked as we walked down to the boatyard , by the time we got there we were both giggling like 6 year olds , then came the " will we like it or won't we "? , we did , even though we did get soaked , as far as my dear wife is concerned " it wouldn't be our holiday if we didn't get rained on at least once ". fell in love with the Broads, daft as it sounds it feels like we are coming home . 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 We have developed those same kind of "traditions" over a number of visits to the Broads, even though we have started from several different boatyards. Mostly they include cake, coffee and homemade fudge! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob48 Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, SwanR said: We have developed those same kind of "traditions" over a number of visits to the Broads, even though we have started from several different boatyards. Mostly they include cake, coffee and homemade fudge! Cake and fudge! Oooh , save me some 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 See you at the meet on Saturday 20th Bob, or our paths may cross on Friday 19th. I'm starting from Richardsons the day before you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob48 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 just less than 70 hours before we get on the train to Norwich, a new thing for us this year to be included in the boat bag, a first aid kit. after my Mum hurt herself last year we are taking no risks this time out. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob48 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 i'm sorry i know i keep going on about it but the excitement is killing me , the good lady is now on her way home from working her last shift , the bag is ready , only tomorrow left and then we'll be on our way 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I'm getting proper excited too, and I am only camping at the meet for a couple of nights. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Bob48 said: i'm sorry i know i keep going on about it but the excitement is killing me , the good lady is now on her way home from working her last shift , the bag is ready , only tomorrow left and then we'll be on our way I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news but all trains into Norwich tomorrow will be cancelled due the wrong type of rain on the lines which is due overnight. Doug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Arghhhhh that's cruel.....I'm sure Bob & his good lady will crawl on their hands & knees if they have to 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 or even swim Charlie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob48 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 the good lady and i don't consider it to be "our holiday " unless we get wet at least once 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I still count the hours, even though I'm up on the Broads for many weeks during the year! I hope you have a super time Bob and the weather is kind to you. Tell us all about it when you return, all the nitty gritty details. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob48 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 49 minutes ago, vanessan said: I still count the hours, even though I'm up on the Broads for many weeks during the year! I hope you have a super time Bob and the weather is kind to you. Tell us all about it when you return, all the nitty gritty details. a full day by day report will be made once we return home, maybe even a few piccies if i can work out how to do it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 2 hours ago, deebee29 said: Arghhhhh that's cruel.....I'm sure Bob & his good lady will crawl on their hands & knees if they have to I wrote in jest but currently 100 min delays from London due to water logged signals at Shenfield. Doug 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 4 hours ago, grendel said: I'm getting proper excited too, and I am only camping at the meet for a couple of nights. Good luck if the weather is anything like it is right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 If it is, Grendel, there's a spare berth available on Nyx, as my friend is unable to come. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I have my tent all booked in, but may take you up on the offer if the weather gets worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Hi Bob You're really not going to be able to sleep tonight, have a smashing time, looking forward to your report and photos the minute you get home will do please lol Hope the weather is good to you Grace 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob48 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 49 minutes ago, Gracie said: Hi Bob You're really not going to be able to sleep tonight, have a smashing time, looking forward to your report and photos the minute you get home will do please lol Hope the weather is good to you Grace Grace i will do my absolute best to get it done the instant i get home , however i may need a cuppa first , it's quite a train ride from Norwich to Peterborough, and like good wine i don't travel well. as for not sleeping this evening, you're absolutely right . stay safe 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Yes I am really excited too, our first time afloat on the Broads this year, and sailing Zoe! Today is mass cake making for Saturday 'afternoon tea' 50 cakes at last count....better get on with it! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob48 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Mmmmmmmm Cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob48 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 so this is it ,the day has finally arrived ,in a matter of hours we shall be on our way home , looking forward to meeting some of you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob48 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 see you this afternoon ,whoo whooooo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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