An Autumnal Tale

[Delilah]

11 hours ago, Jayfire said:

Its a wonderful debate guys, I'm loving it and I am glad Grace and I have finally put up a challenge for the resident experts of broadland pubs.

The latest one was indeed the Reedcutter at Cantley well done, but the longest lasting which pub question in history is still unsolved. It hasn't been 

Come on guys, I have faith in you 

I'm getting ready for work, so I can't take part until later today. Thought I'd put this on tho......

Edited November 5, 2018 by Delilah
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[Guest]

Sunday 4th November 

After an extremely late night on board the boat on the Saturday night, there was a very long delay in getting up and at them on the Sunday morning.

The weather showed promise of the forecast upturn in conditions, although it was cool the skies were brighter and the sun was out.

The dog as always was walked around the vicinity of Broom boatyard and I enjoyed a coffee or two. 

It was such a lazy morning, that I wondered whether to move or actually just sit and enjoy the day where I was, but in the end, I was told I was moving on to Rockland, and I felt it only right to do as I was told.

The tide was ebbing out and as I left my mooring the natural movements of the water pointed me towards Norwich, without bothering to correct the natural path the boat was following, I headed up the Yare and took the longer route via Bargate to return to the Yare on my exit from Brundall.

As I turned down the Yare towards Reedham, I was met by a sight that would have many cowering in the cabins (ahem Grace, it's safe to come back out now), as loads of flappy ish type things were all over the river from Coldham Hall Yacht Club (sailing club...whatever). I couldn't get a better picture but there were many more than shown.

It provided a little bit of fun as the progress along the Yare continued. I passed a number of boats along the Yare before eventually taking the turning for Rockland Broad via Fleet Dyke and then down to the Staithe at Rockland St Mary

We had a short walk in the village before stopping off for refreshments at the New Inn, and once again I was tempted to stay at the moorings at Rockland, it was quiet, there was a pub and there was a bed ready and waiting.

Nevertheless, I was convinced that it was far too early to stop and so taking up the lines it was off again for a meander up Short Dyke and onwards along the Yare until I reached Cantley.

Pulling into the moorings, I noticed the same Summercraft boat that had left Rockland shortly after our arrival, a coincidence I'm sure 

After another walk with the dog, it was onto the Reedcutter for a few refreshments before returning back to the boat in the dark

And then relaxing on-board with wine and conversation, before an early night after the late night last night 

[NorfolkNog]

5 hours ago, VetChugger said:

I'm going to suggest The Ferry At Stokesby for the "difficult" one!

Good guess Trevor but it's an Adnams tied house so they wouldn't normally sell Wolf. I've gone through every pub on the Broads in my mind several times but must admit I'm stumped. 

[Guest]

Okey dokey, the pub in question was actually The Yare in Brundall. I thought the fire and the bar pictures may have given it away, but obviously not.

[NorfolkNog]

Ah!!!!! We pass the Yare quite regularly but it never seems to be open! I can't recall it having a fire, must make a special effort to get in. 

Keep them coming JF - need to keep us on our toes 

[Guest]

1 hour ago, Delilah said:

I'm getting ready for work, so I can't take part until later today. Thought I'd put this on tho......

What is it Mrs Nog, some old play set of yours from childhood? 

Did you used to like playing with firemen? 

[Guest]

26 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said:

Ah!!!!! We pass the Yare quite regularly but it never seems to be open! I can't recall it having a fire, must make a special effort to get in. 

Keep them coming JF - need to keep us on our toes 

It's just one of those love it or hate it places I think. 

If memory serves me correctly, it's open all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday, then Mon-Thurs it's 12-2.30 and 5-10.30 or 11

[SwanR]

Morning Jay. Love all the photos from yesterday. :)

A beautiful sunny start to the day here in Lowestoft. I can hear the sea while I’m sitting here eating breakfast. We might venture over to Potter Heigham later for a wander around. Very fortunate with these mild November days. 

Looking forward to catching up with your travels later. 

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, SwanR said:

Morning Jay. Love all the photos from yesterday. :)

A beautiful sunny start to the day here in Lowestoft. I can hear the sea while I’m sitting here eating breakfast. We might venture over to Potter Heigham later for a wander around. Very fortunate with these mild November days. 

Looking forward to catching up with your travels later. 

Good morning Jean ()

Thank you very much about the pictures. It sounds great in Lowestoft, it's just starting to brighten up here in Cantley with the rhythmic sounds of sugar being prepared/produced in the background

Have a great day in Potter Heigham, I'm about to set off once more this morning, no idea where I will just see what takes my fancy, no doubt it will be somewhere against the tide 

See you soon

[Meantime]

2 hours ago, Jayfire said:

Okey dokey, the pub in question was actually The Yare in Brundall. I thought the fire and the bar pictures may have given it away, but obviously not.

Probably the one pub I frequent the least on The Broads for no other reason than being an owner it's quite hard to find visitor moorings in Brundall. Although I was about to suggest The Yare Inn honest

[Guest]

12 minutes ago, EastCoastIPA said:

Probably the one pub I frequent the least on The Broads for no other reason than being an owner it's quite hard to find visitor moorings in Brundall. Although I was about to suggest The Yare Inn honest

Yeah, suuuure you were ECIPA  Being based in Brundall we don't have that issue fortunately. 

[Meantime]

I wonder if I might be allowed to turn the tables? One I took in September and forgot to post at the time. I'm sure it's an easy one, shouldn't last long.

[Guest]

13 minutes ago, EastCoastIPA said:

I wonder if I might be allowed to turn the tables? One I took in September and forgot to post at the time. I'm sure it's an easy one, shouldn't last long.

Of course you can ECIPA, underway at the mo but will have a think when I get chance.

[NorfolkNog]

Red Lion, Coltishall? 

[Meantime]

See I said it was easy. I thought the split level would throw people.

[NorfolkNog]

2 minutes ago, EastCoastIPA said:

I thought the split level would throw people

No it was a good one, just happens to be one of my favourite pubs, top notch beer 

[Guest]

Well done Mr Nog 

[Meantime]

They had a rather good Oakham beer on in September.

The fuller version of the earlier picture was taken facing the other way away from the bar.

 

 

 

[grendel]

5 hours ago, Delilah said:

I'm getting ready for work, so I can't take part until later today. Thought I'd put this on tho......

Pugh, Pugh, Barney Mcgrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Jay?

[Meantime]

11 minutes ago, grendel said:

Pugh, Pugh, Barney Mcgrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Jay?

You'd better duck from the incoming high heels coming your way courtesy of Grace. Your a braver man than me!

[Meantime]

11 minutes ago, grendel said:

Pugh, Pugh, Barney Mcgrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Jay?

You'd better duck from the incoming high heels coming your way courtesy of Grace. Your a braver man than me!

[Guest]

1 hour ago, EastCoastIPA said:

You'd better duck from the incoming high heels coming your way courtesy of Grace. Your a braver man than me!

She's a ***** cat ECIPA really. She's never worried me in the slightest before 

1 hour ago, grendel said:

Pugh, Pugh, Barney Mcgrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Jay?

I've just googled it and apparently I am replacing Grubb (?) 

Is he an ugly and stupid one?

[Guest]

He you go then ya clever buggers, will you work it out before Mrs Nog gets home? (I hope I've removed all traces of the name this time )

[NorfolkNog]

Bit of an oxymoron Broadland Sunrise and Abbot! 

Only one pub would sell those side by side 

I reckon Lord Nelson 

[Guest]

7 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said:

Bit of an oxymoron Broadland Sunrise and Abbot! 

Only one pub would sell those side by side 

I reckon Lord Nelson 

Oops sorry Mr Nog, I was busy regalling jokes of hilarious proportions in the joke thread 

Its not the Lord Nelson I'm afraid sir, a gallant attempt, but no.

BTW, if I continue this enthralling game should I return to days of yore, do you like the new collage way to make it a bit harder or would you prefer a mix?