SPEEDTRIPLE Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 3 hours ago, JennyMorgan said: Tom, Slutterns Dyke at Oulton Broad was last dredged back in 2013 if my memory serves me well. If nothing else it now needs a weed & reed cutter being now too narrow to use oars. We went round it in a dory today and had to clear the prop of weed several times. Trudi Wakelin was well aware of the problems which apparently, in part, date back to the last time it was dredged. You guys might know it better as Sluttons Dyke. Steve the local Ranger is also aware of the problems as well as the attractions of this charming back water that dates back at least to the creation of the Lowestoft to Norwich Navigation. Are they the 3 dykes at the end of Oulton dyke?. I remember years ago, on the Hoseasons map the two most western ones were of an L shape, the most easterly being shorter and straight. The most westerly one was the longest and went further south than the centre one. In fact, i`m sure on google sattelite view, they may still do so. i`l have a look later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 I stand corrected, it`s only the westerly one "sluttons dyke" which is an L shape, the other two are both straight and shorter. I remember back in October 77, we saw boats going down there to moor. It must have been wide enough and deep enough?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regulo Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 In fact, rather than being an "L" shape, it continues round the back of the other two, and returns to the main river. I believe JM canoed round there when it was first dredged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Yes, that's what I saw. If the foliage and weed were dramatically cut back, it would be a lovely place to Moor, providing it's wide enough to turn around and the land owners agree to it?. Places like this are really nice and peaceful to get away from the busy areas. Yes, how about it Tom, any chance?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Mind you, having said that, I doubt Peter (JM) would want us "bloody tourists" encroaching on his secret escape . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 15 minutes ago, SPEEDTRIPLE said: Mind you, having said that, I doubt Peter (JM) would want us "bloody tourists" encroaching on his secret escape . I'm not having that!! You bring the barby, I'll bring the booze and coffee. :-) Edited to add, and the ghetto blaster. … Jay? You coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Just now, MauriceMynah said: I'm not having that!! You bring the barby, I'll bring the booze and coffee. :-) Booze and coffee?,........ Earl Grey dear chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Earl Grey already on board dear fellow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Tom will soon regret this exercise! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 it does give everyone the option to air some of the less pressing problems - like odd cuts that need weed clearing / dredging, but are maybe not of the more travelled routes and can be tackled when doing other work in the vicinity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 hour ago, MauriceMynah said: I'm not having that!! You bring the barby, I'll bring the booze and coffee. :-) Edited to add, and the ghetto blaster. … Jay? You coming? I'm sure I can bring along a fine selection of appropriate music to play on the ghetto blaster, but you can keep your coffee and Earl Grey for ST, I'll double the rations of booze we bring along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 15 minutes ago, BroadsCruiser said: I'm sure I can bring along a fine selection of appropriate music to play on the ghetto blaster Would that be Ed Sheeran, John Legend? That sort of music babe? A very warm welcome on board Tom, it's nice to have you here Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 34 minutes ago, BroadsCruiser said: I'm sure I can bring along a fine selection of appropriate music to play on the ghetto blaster, but you can keep your coffee and Earl Grey for ST, I'll double the rations of booze we bring along I'm sure you can matey, but as you know, there will be one amongst us who has a nectar allergy. The tea's for him. :-) Edited to add... Note to self.. Read peoples posts properly before replying. Your point about tea and coffee for ST duly noted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 29 minutes ago, Gracie said: Would that be Ed Sheeran, John Legend? That sort of music babe? I'm going with the lads darling, not having a romantic evening of loving with you Not that I would listen to that cr*p anyway 15 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: Edited to add... Note to self.. Read peoples posts properly before replying. Your point about tea and coffee for ST duly noted. Thats alright mate, my posts aren't usually worth reading anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 6 hours ago, grendel said: it does give everyone the option to air some of the less pressing problems - like odd cuts that need weed clearing / dredging, but are maybe not of the more travelled routes and can be tackled when doing other work in the vicinity. That`s absolutely spot on. At least we can air issues we think are important to improving our magical waterway for all. And, we can do so in a constructive manor. We know we can`t all have what we want, but we can at least form a general consensus of what is of fundamental importance, and at the same time, bring up less important issue`s at least with the view to discussing them in the future. One important issue for me is WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO KNOCK DOWN THAT DAMN BRIDGE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 now ST, I can only say that i have never yet been unable to get the boat I have hired through that bridge, since I hire from martham Boats, that and the fact should I ever be stuck, it will probably be above the bridge, then just think of all those empty moorings and quiet rivers I will have all to myself. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadsAuthority Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 20 hours ago, JennyMorgan said: Tom, Slutterns Dyke at Oulton Broad was last dredged back in 2013 if my memory serves me well. If nothing else it now needs a weed & reed cutter being now too narrow to use oars. We went round it in a dory today and had to clear the prop of weed several times. Trudi Wakelin was well aware of the problems which apparently, in part, date back to the last time it was dredged. You guys might know it better as Sluttons Dyke. Steve the local Ranger is also aware of the problems as well as the attractions of this charming back water that dates back at least to the creation of the Lowestoft to Norwich Navigation. Hi @JennyMorgan, I’ve just had a chat with the team responsible for cutting. Cutting Sluttons was on our plan to be cut in early July but unfortunately we have been diverted onto the main navigation in Norwich as plant growth is significant there. We also had a weeks delay with our machine which partially sunk at Beccles (cause unknown) which caused a slight delay and meant that Sluttons was not cut when originally planned. We are returning to the area after cutting on the Upper Yare and Wensum and the cut should hopefully take place during the 2nd or 3rd week of August when we return to the Waveney for its second cut. Water levels and temperatures are meaning that plant growth is even more significant than normal and we are working hard to keep everywhere clear as possible. Hope that’s helpful, Tom 11 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Thank you, Tom. Will hold you to that!! The African Queen's struggle was nothing compared to our journey but the grandkids loved the adventure, disappointed that there were no alligators though. Perhaps the Authority could provide a few? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 15 hours ago, grendel said: now ST, I can only say that i have never yet been unable to get the boat I have hired through that bridge, since I hire from martham Boats, that and the fact should I ever be stuck, it will probably be above the bridge, then just think of all those empty moorings and quiet rivers I will have all to myself. When we're up in September, I'm seriously thinking about mooring at PH and hiring one of their diesel picnic boats for a day and having a run around the upper Thurne network. Your comment actually does raise very pertinent question Gre, if Artham Boat Co can build boats to go under the blockage, why can't other yards do likewise?. However, I don't want to hijack this thread or go off topic again, so I'll make any further points on the relevant thread. Sorry Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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