Tempest Posted May 26, 2022 Author Share Posted May 26, 2022 Last full day as we all left Salhouse Broad around 9.30 with our planned destination Ranworth and luckily for us we managed to get in due to a wonderful couple who shouted that they were leaving shortly, so I waited and as they moved off I slipped into the mooring they had vacated. Met some wonderful people whilst at Ranworth including Andy (youtuber Boatyman) and @CambridgeCabby as we had a relaxing afternoon on the green We then made our way to Boulter's Marine for our 3pm refuel and pump out, before heading back into our home Marina at Horning Pleasurecraft. Yogi was naughty as he thought he could lie on the furniture! We then spent the afternoon cleaning, polishing and packing for our trip home tomorrow. We then went for a walk to the New Inn at Horning and had a couple of drinks in the beer garden and I was pretty impressed with the "new Gus" who appeared to be sorting arrivals and supporting their mooring, just as well as the master! We even met a family who said "excuse me but were you in the Ferry House Surlingham last May?" Because they remembered the dogs but not us ..... obviously! We then had a great chat with them. We then made our way to the Swan Hotel as we had booked a meal for 6.30pm and I must say it was excellent and great value. Julie had a scallop and prawn starter and I had lamb kofta Both were delicious! For main course we both went for Gammon, Egg and chips and you could tell the Gammon had been cooked on a fire pit or griddle because it was smokey and again delicious As this week was Julie's birthday week we were even offered a complimentary bottle of prosecco! So 2 starters, 2 main courses, a pint and half of Amstel lager (I ordered them before I knew we had a bottle coming!) and a bottle of prosecco for £48! The food was great, the staff were wonderful and I actually think that was great value! We then sauntered back towards Horning Pleasurecraft, but stopped off at the Ferry Inn All the venue's we visited have been so welcoming, dog friendly and can't do enough for you I just hope those who live or visit the broads support them so they can remain viable We are now back on the boat for our last night prior to an early start tomorrow as we head home Can't wait for our next visit Xx 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 It was a pleasure to meet you both and your furry crew mates 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 You lovely placid crew mates look just about the opposite in temperament to our manic Collie crew! (Though we love her to bits.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 7 hours ago, YnysMon said: lovely placid crew They are very placid and our son has a Welsh collie and we call him Duracell because he doesn't stop.....so I know what you mean! He is lovely though as prefer to sit and relax whilst watching the world go by and don't even attempt taking them on a very long walk, or they may just lie down and say "nope ...that's far enough for me!" Try moving a 70 kilo Newfie that doesn't want to move! 🤣😂🤣 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 10, 2023 Author Share Posted March 10, 2023 OHHHH we cant wait! We travel down to Norfolk next Thursday 16th March as we are staying at Bumble Barn B&B for one night https://bumblebarnbandb.co.uk/ and we are meeting some friends for food at the Smallburgh Crown that evening https://www.smallburghcrown.co.uk/ before a week on Moonlight Shadow https://moonlightshadow.net/ We have no idea where we will end up on our week, but a loose plan is River Ant on the Friday, Acle area on the Saturday, River Thurne or Womack Sunday, Ranworth or Salhouse Monday, Coltishall Tuesday, back to Horning Wednesday and then a clean, refill and pump out Thursday before getting some food late afternoon and then the travel home. Whether that loose plan comes to fruition is anyone's guess, but certainly looking forward to getting back out on the water We are then back down in June and August this year so hopefully at least one of them will involve a bit of sun!! Come and say hello, if you see us around 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 So you have no idea? Really? Looks like a good Navplan to me Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Smallborough Crown is very nice, within staggering distance of the moorings at Dilham. Garlic mushroom starter was enough for 3 people!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Have a good time Warren. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 We arrived in Norfolk on Thursday just after 3pm to stay overnight at the wonderful Bumble Barn B&B which is the home for landlord and landlady of the Cross Keys at Dilham, with a number of rooms converted from a barn or stable block Yogi certainly likes it Although Roxy can take or leave it! The property itself is lovely With everything you need The bathroom has a walk in shower The breakfast is made to order and was plentiful and delicious We left Bumble Barn around 9am and made our way to Horning Pleasurecraft to board Moonlight Shadow, but before doing so we took some instructional videos for the syndicate, which included the weed and flush filters, the various switches and dials and just some advice which hopefully will support our current and future members. We had a walk to Boulter's and booked the pump out and refuel and asked if they had any updated instructions on their breakdown service which we could provide to the members, but was told, just ring the marine number 24/7 365 days a year and they will do the rest. The peace of mind having this available is worth the membership fee in my opinion. We set off from HPC around 11am and headed off towards the Ant, as we did so we saw Blue Mist, Cerise Lady and a number of hire boats on the rivers. It lashed it down between 12 and 3.30pm but we managed to moor at Ludham Bridge to give the dogs a break whilst the worst of it came down. Willy Weather was saying it would stop around 3pm so we set off from Ludham Bridge at that time with a view to mooring at Irstead, Gayes Staithe or Barton Turf and lucky for us the mooring (without electricity) at Irstead was available so we stopped there for the evening. What a lovely spot, the rain had stopped and it would be our first ever overnight mooring here. And what a peaceful place this is.... I am very impressed with Moonlight Shadow also as previously we had no end of problems with the batteries failing, the inverter not functioning correctly and the heater kicking out after 30 minutes of use if you weren't on shore power or running the engine. No such issues now, as we settled down to watch some TV on our new smart telly, the inverter functioning as it should, the heater keeping the boat lovely and toastie and the batteries showing no signs of drain! The only issue I have with this mooring is the "race" to get back to Richardsons by some hire boaters as we have already had 2 former Swan boats going way over the 4mph speed limit as they head up the Ant But they have gone and all I can currently hear is the morning bird songs ❤️ 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 We gave you a wave as we passed Irstead earlier. Have a lovely rest of your holiday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Sounds idyllic. We’ve moored overnight at Irstead a couple of times now and love it there. During the closed season for fishing it must be even better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Lulu said: We gave you a wave as we passed Irstead earlier. Have a lovely rest of your holiday Just at Ludham Bridge now Got a couple of photos of you as we passed you at How Hill Have a great time 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 32 minutes ago, SwanR said: During the closed season for fishing it must be even better. It is wonderful Closest to wild mooring without the wild mooring......🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 We made a snap decision after you passed us at How Hill and went back to Irstead which was totally empty 😁 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, Lulu said: e made a snap decision after you passed us at How Hill and went back to Irstead which was totally empty Enjoy... 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnut Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Good to read about you being out and about on moonlight shadow again. Looking forward to the next instalment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 We had a nice break at Ludham Bridge and now we are at Ranworth Staithe which will be our overnight destination We are moored right beside the taxi rank on the very first mooring, hooked up to the electric and are now going to grab some lunch before taking the dogs for a good walk and then call in the Malsters for a couple of pints. If anyone is intending to get to Ranworth this afternoon, there are plenty of spaces This morning we passed Concerto 1 down river of Irstead at 8.50am and no doubt they were rushing back to Stalham as they could have got a water skier on the back, they were going that fast! Despite me beckoning him to slow down, the skipper had eyes forward only and darent look my way! We also passed Silver Cloud and Evening Shadow as I note most of the syndicate boats were out on the water, at a more sedate pace I hasten to add. We had one other interesting event as we bimbled down Ranworth Dam at around 3mph but still catching up to a yacht which was going straight down the dam towards Ranworth Staithe. Then as I got about 5 feet from his stern to his port side, he decided without warning to tack straight across my bow, which required quick reverse throttle I calmly said "I thought you would give me some warning that you were about to tack" to which the skipper replied "I was going to let you pass first but you slowed down" I didn't even touch the throttle lever until I had to hit reverse! I then passed after he had tacked and just slowly shook my head in disbelief Never mind...calm is restored and all I can hear is bird song, the odd person on the green chatting and the occasional aircraft Bliss!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Glad you are having a good time Warren. We did manage to hook up to the Irstead electric point last time we were on the mooring that’s on the other side of the mini dyke, using the extension lead and draping it carefully along one side of the little bridge. Mind you, I think we might have been pointing upstream. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 minute ago, YnysMon said: Glad you are having a good time Warren. We did manage to hook up to the Irstead electric point last time we were on the mooring that’s on the other side of the mini dyke, using the extension lead and draping it carefully along one side of the little bridge. Mind you, I think we might have been pointing upstream. We didn't bother and the batteries and heater worked perfectly fine so didn't need shore power Shortly off to the Malsters for a couple of Saturday afternoon drinks...Then going to ring Ali Spice and see if they deliver to Ranworth Staithe as quite fancy a curry tonight and they never disappoint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 We are at home this weekend , as matters cropped up preventing us being afloat sadly ; glad to see the taxi rank is being kept warm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 minute ago, CambridgeCabby said: ; glad to see the taxi rank is being kept warm Saving it for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 14 minutes ago, Tempest said: We didn't bother and the batteries and heater worked perfectly fine so didn't need shore power Shortly off to the Malsters for a couple of Saturday afternoon drinks...Then going to ring Ali Spice and see if they deliver to Ranworth Staithe as quite fancy a curry tonight and they never disappoint Glad to hear that our batteries and heater problems have been resolved at long last! Let us know if Ali Spice come up good. If they don’t deliver to Ranworth Acle Spice might be an alternative, though their reviews aren’t as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 10 minutes ago, YnysMon said: Acle Spice might be an alternative, though their reviews aren’t as good. I have used them before and sorry, but not great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Tempest said: We had a nice break at Ludham Bridge and now we are at Ranworth Staithe which will be our overnight destination We are moored right beside the taxi rank on the very first mooring, hooked up to the electric and are now going to grab some lunch before taking the dogs for a good walk and then call in the Malsters for a couple of pints. If anyone is intending to get to Ranworth this afternoon, there are plenty of spaces Never mind...calm is restored and all I can hear is bird song, the odd person on the green chatting and the occasional aircraft Bliss!!! You are lucky, the Rico’s boat next to us have started his engine 5 times now and he’s only been here 30 minutes, Hele had a word and calm now restored. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Just now, BrundallNavy said: You are lucky, the Rico’s boat next to us have started his engine 5 times now and he’s only been here 30 minutes, Hele had a word and calm now restored. Make that 6. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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