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11 hours ago, Gracie said:

It's okay, there's always plenty of Ducks need feeding :default_biggrin:

I don't know, I hope all is okay with the Nogs

Grace

Sorting gremlins :default_2gunsfiring_v1: so catching up

There was a report recently which said feeding ducks bread doesn't actually do any harm. I suppose Mrs Nogs corn scatters around more so all the ducks get a shot at it. I think they appreciate it more in winter too, I guess in the hot spots they get more than they can eat in summer.

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2 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said:

Sorting gremlins :default_2gunsfiring_v1: so catching up

There was a report recently which said feeding ducks bread doesn't actually do any harm. I suppose Mrs Nogs corn scatters around more so all the ducks get a shot at it. I think they appreciate it more in winter too, I guess in the hot spots they get more than they can eat in summer.

Aww Howard you're back, Jay and I were getting worried about you

Yay Mr N is back :default_party0001:

Now all we need is Mrs Nog :default_icon_kiss:

Grace

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8 minutes ago, chameleon said:

posted one earler no replies

I don't think I should answer correctly In my own thread, I'm sure Mr Nog will know it however

4 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said:

yep, should be able to see them now (hopefully)

Here you go then champ, it includes a rose for my girl :default_smiley-angelic002:20180807_204605.thumb.jpg.a159faa05500e4d07cf8161b858b5a8d.jpg

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Tuesday 7th August

Once again we had a beautiful summer's morning in Potter Heigham on the quiet moorings with sunshine and a warm breeze.20180807_081910.thumb.jpg.3046d8662ec558893f2fca599b65eeb7.jpg

I did the normal jobs and sat having a coffee, thinking where to head out today. 20180807_081922.thumb.jpg.f62fbf1d22aa9c994e07bb8e1a360998.jpgWhilst daydreaming (it happens an awful lot) with my brew I heard a woman shouting and sounding quite upset. Looking behind my boat a family fresh out on the rivers from Barnes yard (if I remember correctly) were trying to moor up but the lady was struggling to keep hold of the ropes as her partner tried to get the boat near the bank.

I managed to go and help them out pulling the boat alongside and hold it in place as they set up their anchors and tied the boat up. I left them to have their domestic in peace after they were secure and they thanked me for my help.

Assistance over it was time to head off at around 0930, so casting off and turning around I headed back down the Thurne20180807_093137.thumb.jpg.80a8aca83758012aad551193ba2954a8.jpg20180807_095637.thumb.jpg.807b4e7483e07b850a022ab76c6b9cfb.jpg and rejoined the Bure and head in the direction of Wroxham.

The rivers were busy all the way, 20180807_101041.thumb.jpg.e3b09b62253a7f13139425ede5f6e764.jpgthe odd strange decisions along the way but overall everyone seemed in good spirits as they moved along the water.20180807_102344.thumb.jpg.aefaed58a911061680d96a4b6f8e4137.jpg20180807_102424.thumb.jpg.9c3001bae7fd1782fab35bda3c89dea1.jpg20180807_103547.thumb.jpg.c84f45aec690bdaf34ad95ee409b7b63.jpg20180807_104655.thumb.jpg.98e7da5277352b31d719d08394344d19.jpg20180807_105415.thumb.jpg.f2721b46a88329d2503e5d2a74a379c0.jpg

As we reached The Ferry Inn at Horning the moorings were fairly quiet and so took the opportunity to moor up and head in for a drink.20180807_112502.thumb.jpg.c6a6b8145ad0b49c370e06a9d708367f.jpg20180807_112525.thumb.jpg.689a2cd2d8e52a7ad62f6acdb83e6384.jpg

Quick refreshments over it was around 1200 so we decided to stop for a baguette and another drink before walking down the road into Horning village.

Everyone went looking in the shops for a few supplies as I gave the dog some much needed respite from the heat sat in the New Inn beer garden. With a beer of course.20180807_132000.thumb.jpg.431bcef90684bfbbeed1c2b30e629d6b.jpg

Shortly after we walked back up to the Ferry Inn which by now had begun to start double mooring and prepared to head off once more.20180807_142706.thumb.jpg.aa4d1749dadaf4d2f395604727dff023.jpg

Turning around I headed back along the Bure the way we had come 20180807_143342.thumb.jpg.7654044f439e86e702552b5b06237c43.jpg20180807_143526.thumb.jpg.16153edfe0a2d84670d1852e17db6214.jpgimageproxy.php?img=&key=58c9797d2ed25bd520180807_144447.thumb.jpg.a001998f5e8daecd654a1fd4ea197363.jpgand proceeded up the River Ant and through Ludham Bridge.20180807_150549.thumb.jpg.43d85e408c82314e2a27e34706903376.jpg20180807_151019.thumb.jpg.4c1a6ab4e0ad8150a222cd95ce5cf7ea.jpg20180807_151315.thumb.jpg.70ea17178cca9c519931537c4f301741.jpg The moorings were busy but not quite full, the normal August fun and games were kicking off around the moorings and bridge but we safely passed through and continued on.20180807_151956.thumb.jpg.6d11aeff1a1b5d50c55183177f2c42ea.jpg20180807_153100.thumb.jpg.15236644aba2baeb776fc79ff3cd471a.jpg20180807_153247.thumb.jpg.f033252d5cb50277a782d33c00ebe675.jpg20180807_153650.thumb.jpg.44fddd323ed6d264d1f02b68c6993785.jpg

By the time we had wound our way along the peaceful river and reached How Hill it was nearly 1600 so we stopped off and had a brew with the buns bought from Lathams.20180807_154632.thumb.jpg.e8476f9c0c4c5f2f162e35d8dd3897b4.jpgI'm not really a sweet guy :default_smiley-angelic002: but ate one anyway to keep me going.

Suitably refreshed we continued up the Ant and over Barton Broad, 20180807_161805.thumb.jpg.70e1cca8f4ff435a0bdf68342dc53f77.jpg20180807_162708.thumb.jpg.193961254039e05f88b05f52ade33ee1.jpg20180807_163929.thumb.jpg.474ac9bb621e09b52fdaa4876ca1b7bc.jpg20180807_164150.thumb.jpg.f05b31e57941ff45ec0a3cce6bbf427b.jpg20180807_164228.thumb.jpg.daf57cacc30c129dc6dd6f1869426c7d.jpg20180807_164646.thumb.jpg.d78deb3b6beb6fe178b1e4dbec4623ab.jpgtaking a trip up towards cox's yard and passing the Paddys Lane moorings which were full20180807_165542.thumb.jpg.117fe569b6929ef0ffa56d8b621394d5.jpgso I headed towards Stalham.

The final leg of the days journey was beautiful along the upper Ant, 20180807_170000.thumb.jpg.c9c8248f1f54b73e5deed0739a60d74b.jpg20180807_170243.thumb.jpg.97d998841f56ac04a4404231c2f26e2f.jpg20180807_170424.thumb.jpg.8107dee6d34fb07ac059097cc7c055c2.jpg20180807_170621.thumb.jpg.e337abf1831b197213132f88d8305ac8.jpgarriving in Richardson's yard at around 1730.20180807_171621.thumb.jpg.1c4783afa51d68b5bc00a9137cddb029.jpg Once secured I showered and then filled with water before heading into Stalham for a few beers, firstly In the Grebe, and then the Swan Inn.

We headed back to the boat later on for more games with the kids and a bit of tea before eventually heading off to bed.20180807_211345.thumb.jpg.bf298009e16b67b893d82767158052d1.jpg

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