hazelgirl Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jayfire said: I dunno, but if anyone is near maybe they could knock, knock on wood and find out Hahahah very funny Mr Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 55 minutes ago, hazelgirl said: Hahahah very funny Mr Fire With a face like mine........you need to be able to have a laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Jayfire said: 2 hours ago, hazelgirl said: is this Thunder or Lightning I dunno, but if anyone is near maybe they could knock, knock on wood and find out that would probably be a very very frightining thing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelgirl Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, grendel said: that would probably be a very very frightining thing Oh hell not you too it's all the C*****mas talk on here that's sent everyone mad, anyhow I apologise to Simon for hijacking his thread lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, hazelgirl said: I apologise to Simon for hijacking his thread lol Don't let Fireman Sam lead you astray HG! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 24 minutes ago, grendel said: that would probably be a very very frightining thing What, my face or the thunder and lightning? 13 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said: Don't let Fireman Sam lead you astray HG! Hush now Mr Nog, leading ladies astray is my favourite pastime of all.......nearly all 19 minutes ago, hazelgirl said: Oh hell not you too it's all the C*****mas talk on here that's sent everyone mad It's not C****mas, its... .... ..... CHRISTMAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Hurry up and report back Simon, please!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Boatingman said: Hi Simon Saw the boat at Reedham lunchtime but no sign of you assume you were keeping warm somewhere Hi there. I only stepped off for a few minutes with Rollie. The Nelson would have been warm but I'm not much of a lunch time drinker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 I made it to Loddon fine. Who should already be there but Helen (Ynysmon) and husband Graham on Moonlight Shadow. Jean (SwanR) was also there visiting and it was really good to say hello and chat for a few minutes. I'm currently sat with Rollie in The White Horse which is very warm and welcoming. It's a good job they have WiFi because unusually I have no phone signal whatsoever on the boat or anywhere near it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatingman Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Hi Simon It was a bit wet at the time not surprised you were not out for long You are in a good pub there staff are friendly and it has a welcome atmosphere Ray PS Like you I was heading for a closed Tea room 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SwanR Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Lovely photo Simon. It was nice to say hello this afternoon. Helen had kindly invited me over given that I have been at the caravan for a couple of days at Lowestoft. Only a 30 minute drive to Loddon and up to 2 hours free parking in the car park at the Staithe. Took a little snap as I left. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Thanks Jean, the boat in the foreground looks familiar . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 5 hours ago, hazelgirl said: So who is at Potter? is this Thunder or Lightning or neither and I'm daft lol It`s Thunder, Lightning has 3 fenders on her stern, and a bloody awful flying saucer tv ariel on a folding pole on the top, which incidentally i`m hoping we get rid of as it increases air draught by about 5 inches. Also, Lightning has a grey upper helm seat, whereas Thunders is blue (i believe?). But you`re still daft though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, SPEEDTRIPLE said: But you`re still daft though You have to be to be here! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 39 minutes ago, Broads01 said: Thanks Jean, the boat in the foreground looks familiar . Looks a bit like an ex Aston? We hired one once, Aston Concorde I think it was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, NorfolkNog said: Looks a bit like an ex Aston? We hired one once, Aston Concorde I think it was. It is, it`s one of the sister ships to Peta`s Joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garryn Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, NorfolkNog said: Looks a bit like an ex Aston? We hired one once, Aston Concorde I think it was. It was Aston Vanguard. It still had the blue hull when I hired her from Freedom. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelgirl Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 12 hours ago, SPEEDTRIPLE said: It`s Thunder, Lightning has 3 fenders on her stern, and a bloody awful flying saucer tv ariel on a folding pole on the top, which incidentally i`m hoping we get rid of as it increases air draught by about 5 inches. Also, Lightning has a grey upper helm seat, whereas Thunders is blue (i believe?). But you`re still daft though Well thank you for that Speedy (I think) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 12 hours ago, SPEEDTRIPLE said: It`s Thunder, Lightning has 3 fenders on her stern, and a bloody awful flying saucer tv ariel on a folding pole on the top, which incidentally i`m hoping we get rid of as it increases air draught by about 5 inches. Also, Lightning has a grey upper helm seat, whereas Thunders is blue (i believe?). But you`re still daft though Plus Lightning is currently moored next to me at Beccles... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Definitely Thunder as we passed on the way to Potter earlier. We are now moored up for the day in roughly the same place :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 I've had a brilliant day's cruise today. The nasty wind was gone and I took advantage of the brightness to chug back down the Chet with roof lowered. Today is my last full day of a 5 night break so I turned left at the bottom of the Chet, destination the Ferry House for my last night. I stopped off at a deserted Langley Dyke to give Rollie a run and enjoy the scenery. Once again there were no boats moving at all. Not long after leaving Langley Dyke I saw a couple of walkers and realised they were the first people I'd seen since passing a couple of fishermen on the Chet. I carried on to Brundall and turned on to Surlingham/Bargate Broad (is calling it Surlingham Broad incorrect?) to drop the mud weight. Doing this always confuses Rollie because he associates my turning off the engine with him getting off for a walk. I think this Broad has an especially peaceful quality. Today was especially so except for the numpty who charged through so fast he caused a wash which rocked the boat noticeably. I set off later and very soon pulled in at Church Fen mooring, mainly to relieve Rollie's cabin fever. I had the roof open once again on a beautifully sunny afternoon and chugged back through the Broad and then up through Brundall, just for the enjoyment of it. I wss soon at the Ferry House and didn't feel like stopping for a bit so I carried on as far as Bramerton Common before returning to a side-on mooring outside the pub. I'm off to get a drink now and looking forward to food. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Ah, The Ferry House. My favourite pub on the Southern rivers. A warm welcome and a Iovely warm pub, especially with the fire that will be lit tonight. Enjoy it Simon . . . . . . . . . I'm only slightly jealous, but hoping to find an excuse to sample their hospitality next week! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 25 minutes ago, Mouldy said: Ah, The Ferry House. My favourite pub on the Southern rivers. A warm welcome and a Iovely warm pub, especially with the fire that will be lit tonight. Enjoy it Simon . . . . . . . . . I'm only slightly jealous, but hoping to find an excuse to sample their hospitality next week! My favourite on the South too Malcom. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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