Guest Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 2 hours ago, NorfolkNog said: Ha!!! 2 hours ago, NorfolkNog said: Did they have any beer on? He was on about getting some Humpty Dumpty but that was back in February. Assuming same guy running it? Not been in since. Yeah it's the same guy but unfortunately I didn't notice what beers he had on to be honest, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Broads01 said: Great photos Jay. I've not been in Norada, is it worth a visit? Thank you It's ok, it is still a work in progress in fairness to them and it is coming along slowly. It's nothing fancy but I'd certainly give it a go, just take your coat with you as it's a bit chilly in there Good to see it not going to ruins however, whatever people's thoughts of the place are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Lovely photos Jay. Good to see that you had some sunshine. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, YnysMon said: Lovely photos Jay. Good to see that you had some sunshine. Helen Cheers Hells Bells, it's been a beautiful week if I'm honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 3 hours ago, Jayfire said: I didn't notice what beers he had on to be honest, sorry Thanks JF, no worries, gives me a good excuse to check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 2 hours ago, NorfolkNog said: Thanks JF, no worries, gives me a good excuse to check it out Which of course we all know you needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Lovely photos Jay. Sounds like that was a long day’s cruising but still with plenty of family time. A nice balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 59 minutes ago, SwanR said: Lovely photos Jay. Sounds like that was a long day’s cruising but still with plenty of family time. A nice balance. Thank you Jean It was one great day as part of a fantastic week. You're perfectly right, cruising and time with the kids has been a brilliant mix........oh and a beer or two, am I right guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 10 minutes ago, Jayfire said: oh and a beer or two, am I right guys Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said: Yep It's been a great Halloweeny evening where I am Mr Nog.... do you know where???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 26 minutes ago, Jayfire said: do you know where???? Loddon Swan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 35 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said: Loddon Swan Too easy wasn't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 6 hours ago, Jayfire said: Too easy wasn't it Just been in there a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 14 hours ago, NorfolkNog said: Thanks JF, no worries, gives me a good excuse to check it out Howard, it's US you're talking to, you've NEVER needed an excuse in your life to visit ANY pub 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 So as Halloween waves bye bye for another year, any idea where this novel pumpkin resides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Jayfire said: So as Halloween waves bye bye for another year, any idea where this novel pumpkin resides? Is it a selfie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VetChugger Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Looks a bit like one of the window seats at The Ferry, Stokesby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Don't think it's the Ferry. I'll have a punt at Coldham Hall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 10 hours ago, psychicsurveyor said: Is it a selfie no, not a selfie. Although it seems a common reaction when people see my ugly mug 9 hours ago, VetChugger said: Looks a bit like one of the window seats at The Ferry, Stokesby! No, not the Ferry mate 2 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said: Don't think it's the Ferry. I'll have a punt at Coldham Hall. Oh my God you can be so annoying sometimes always getting it right Well done Mr Nog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Thanks JF Sign of a mis spent youth I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Monday 28th October We had a bit of a lie in on the Monday as it was so quiet and peaceful up at Paddys Lane, but as always me being the first one up I put the kettle on and headed out for a few minutes with the dog. When I returned to the boat I was still up alone and so made myself a brew and tidied up a little, ready to set off. By 1030 everyone was up and I untied the boat and began our return journey along the river And back over Barton Broad to venture back down the Ant. It was another beautiful late October morning with the sun out and a cool breeze blowing, peaceful and wonderful. As we continued on the river seemed a little quieter today, and mornings that we passed such as Irstead and How Hill were empty or there abouts and as we reached Ludham Beidge once more these moorings were fairly quiet too. We made our way through the bridge unimpeded this morning, it was now around 1140, and then continued on the last stretch of the River Ant before rejoining the River Bure and passing by St Benet's Abbey. We made a slow steady progress along the Bure, we were in no rush and took it easy in the Autumn sunshine and eventually reached a quiet Acle around 1300ish. I turned us around and moored up outside the Bridge Inn and we popped inside for a dinnertime refreshment Or two After which we headed back to the boat And by 1415 we were underway once again, the kids having a spot of dinner aboard as I ventured on down the Bure passing Stokesby and the Stracey Arms as we went on our way back to Yarmouth to cross Breydon Water. The clouds creating sunny intervals that cleared up a little as we went on, and it provided a picturesque scenery to what can be a little mundane stretch of river. Travelling with the tide I continued to just plod along, slack was scheduled for about 1700 but in order to use as much daylight as possible I was aiming to cross a little earlier than that, which we indeed did do, by around 1615 we were heading under Breydon Bridge and beginning our trip back over the expanse of water to the South side. We saw no boats as we crossed, probably due to the fact that by the time we had reached the end of Breydon and was passing The Fisherman's Inn it was completely dark once again. I had switched on our lights and I continued down the Waveney, my phone unable to capture just how peaceful and relaxing it is moving along the river in the dark, all alone. Eventually I reached St Olaves, the BA moorings were occupied but there was plenty of height beneath the bridge to pass under, and I managed to moor on the pub moorings just after by around 1815. Once the dog had been exercised we headed into The Bell for an evening talking away over a drink or two Later in the evening we returned to the boat to play some games once again. Hey I can walk on water to grab a photo... Once we had finished exploding kittens and other such games we all decided it was time for bed to round off another great day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Great write up again Jay and such lovely photos. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 5 hours ago, SwanR said: Great write up again Jay and such lovely photos. :) Bless you Jean, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 The photos at The Bell have come out well. I like the well lit moorings, saves having to pick your way back to the boat with a torch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, Broads01 said: The photos at The Bell have come out well. I like the well lit moorings, saves having to pick your way back to the boat with a torch. You're completely right To be honest I have always aimed for the BA moorings in the past whenever I could, but the well lit pub moorings are beautiful....and also avoid the possibility of falling over low level walls along dark unlit pathways on the way back to the boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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