JanetAnne Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 We need some bodies to help weigh down Finale who is currently the wrong side of Potter Bridge and needs to come through on the evening tide tomorrow (about 20 30). She was just an inch shy this evening and with the tides now on their next cycle our last chance is tomorrow evening (the 2nd). She goes at 6'6" and we had just under that this evening with 6'6" expected tomorrow. If anyone is about and fancies a trip under Potter we would love to see you at the upstream moorings at 20.00. The more the merrier, she's a big old girl so there's plenty of room. So, Friday the 2nd August 20.00 behind the chippy. Bring your camera's, it's going to be close!!! Here's Finale.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Oops sorry, here she is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Ooh, I wish I could! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnoar Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 30 years ago when I worked the Bridge Inn bar it was a common request for a skipper wanting a bit of extra ballast to invite the pub patrons on a boat trip albeit a short but exciting one. Wishing all aboard a successful passage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Sorry cant make it ,wont be on the broads until end of the month.I wish you well hope you get lots of people to help. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Shame we’re not up to the caravan until later this weekend. Looking forward to reading an update that you’re through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I’ll check with swimbo and see if she fancy’s a trip to Potter this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 7 hours ago, JanetAnne said: So, Friday the 2nd August 20.00 behind the chippy. Bring your camera's, it's going to be close!!! Here's Finale.. Are chips or even better CAKE included 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kron Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 If only!!!! Wish you the best of luck and await the photos. A lovely boat by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 17 minutes ago, brundallNavy said: I’ll check with swimbo and see if she fancy’s a trip to Potter this evening. As will I. That will be my SWIMBO just in case anyone is wondering! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 24 minutes ago, brundallNavy said: Are chips or even better CAKE included 😊 If you eat cake you put on weight. More weight, lower the boat will be in the water. It's a no brainer! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 give Gordon at Marthams a call, he can probably get it under at a lot lower clearance than most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I wish I lived nearer. Good luck and let us know how you get on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 maybe a bit of pipe lagging on the pulpit rails (so you dont scratch the brickwork) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 7 hours ago, Turnoar said: 30 years ago when I worked the Bridge Inn bar it was a common request for a skipper wanting a bit of extra ballast to invite the pub patrons on a boat trip albeit a short but exciting one. Wishing all aboard a successful passage! Sadly Norada isn't attracting enough ballast these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I'm doing the best I can dammit ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webntweb Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Damn I'm too far away . . . and I've put on half a stone recently - I'm sure it would have made a difference. Hope it goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 hour ago, JanetAnne said: Sadly Norada isn't attracting enough ballast these days. We had a chat with the guy who has taken on the Norada in February (sorry forget his name) nice friendly chap, might be worth enquiring at least? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 We will be raiding the pub and the boats moored along the river bank as well.. You can never have too many bods at times like this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aboattime Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Good luck, if we lived nearer, i would have liked to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Unfortunately a day too early for us!Sent from my iPhone using Norfolk Broads Network Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouyroy Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Hello Yes We can make it about 30 stone Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 2 hours ago, boyroy said: Hello Yes We can make it about 30 stone Roy Perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 much as I would love to (and could have added another 20 odd stone) I am not headed up until Tuesday, plus I have a prior engagement teaching kids astronomy tonight so wont even make the quiz. good luck in the venture and I am sure you will succeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kron Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Watching the cameras and waiting patiently ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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