NorfolkNog Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Looking again I think Jean is on the Paddy's Lane mooring rather than Barton Turf. The fishing at Neatishead and Gays Staithe is a pain in the proverbial. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 You are indeed right Mr Nog. We are over at Paddy’s Lane rather than on the Barton Turf Staithe. Has been chilly on the boat and we’ve been running the heating quite a lot. I will talk about the shore power when I do my write up properly. Still windy and that’s been the theme of the week, although I realise it hasn’t been full on storm conditions by any means. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemike Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, SwanR said: Still windy and that’s been the theme of the week, too many baked beans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 Actually we’ve eaten out every day and not a baked bean in sight! The closest I’ve come to cooking this week is making toast under the grill! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Tan's claim to fame was that she once burnt cornflakes whilst trying to crisp them up. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 49 minutes ago, ranworthbreeze said: Tan's claim to fame was that she once burnt cornflakes whilst trying to crisp them up. Not cornflakes, but I do know someone who has burnt a salad. I'm not even sure how it's possible, but that's my Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 Good morning from Paddy’s Lane. Getting ready for that last cruise back to the yard. That was our noisiest night ever on a boat. The wind kept up and the ropes seemed to be creaking all night! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 And here’s one especially for Mr Nog! This is still in the galley. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Jayfire said: Not cornflakes, but I do know someone who has burnt a salad. I'm not even sure how it's possible, but that's my Grace Just as well I'm with a Firefighter then isn't it We hope you've had a lovely time Jean even if the wind has been a challenge, looking forward to the write up Have a safe journey home Jay and Grace x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 12 minutes ago, Gracie said: Just as well I'm with a Firefighter then isn't it It absolutely is, my gorgeous. I'm glad you know what is right for you and are able to write the right right when you write right without needing the right assistance to write the right right too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, SwanR said: And here’s one especially for Mr Nog! This is still in the galley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 I once burned spaghetti bolognaise, both the sauce and the pasta 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 That takes some doing. How did you manage that Peter? Nodded off during the cooking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 we (my mate and I) got busy doing something and got so engrossed in what we were doing we forgot about the food that was cooking, the pasta boiled dry and burned to the bottom of the pan, and the sauce, well that just burned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 I can just imagine the burning smell. You obviously weren’t working on something near to the kitchen/cooker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 no, it may have been when we were changing the piston rings on my old van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 So, today’s lesson. Never combine car mechanics and cooking. 😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorBoater Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 2 hours ago, YnysMon said: I can just imagine the burning smell. You obviously weren’t working on something near to the kitchen/cooker. My wife managed to burn frozen brussel sprouts, after 25 years I still can't figure it out but the smell returns every time I think of it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 My Nan once left a pan on the gas for so long it burnt a hole in the bottom of the aluminium pan, the house smelled awful for days and the stove took some cleaning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 Itinerary for a short break Day One - Essex to Stalham via Lowestoft and Potter Heigham, then a cruise to Ranworth We needed to check a few things at the caravan in Lowestoft after the winter closure so this was an ideal opportunity to do so given that you can't get the boat before 1pm. From there we went to Potter Heigham for lunch and so that Mr SR could pick up some maggots for fishing. We were away from the yard about 1.45 after a quick reminder of the boat. As we wanted to make sure that we gave the batteries a bit of a charge we headed all the way down the Ant and round to Ranworth. A nice mooring on the staithe, a little unpacking, a light tea and then a couple of drinks in The Maltsters. Day Two - Ranworth to Womack Water Having been plugged into onshore power we decided that a short cruise would suffice. The morning was a but grey and cloudy so we decided to stay at Ranworth, have lunch in the Maltster's, Mr SR did a little fishing and then we headed for Womack Water in time to be moored up about 3.30. We went for a walk back towards Hunter's yard and Womack Dyke but it was very windy and we didn't go too far. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 Day Three - Womack Water to Sutton On waking and looking out quite early I found that the weather forecast had been correct, the clouds had cleared and the view was amazing. We got our skates on with breakfast and left the mooring by 8am. I love an early morning cruise back down Womack Dyke and down the Thurne. As the hose wasn't out yet at Womack Water and we weren't entirely sure of our destination we stopped at Ludham Bridge to fill up the water. When hiring from Stalham we have a tendency to only go up and down the Ant for picking up and returning the boat as opposed to making it a destination. Given that we didn't manage to do the Ant at all last October we therefore decided to give it more time. Made it up to Sutton by around 11 and were the first boat to arrive so got a nice spot by the water and electric post. Lunch was in the Sutton Staithe Hotel, Mr SR spent a few hours fishing and I just chilled on the boat for most of the day. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Lovely video too. Ive just subscribed :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upcycler Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 53 minutes ago, SwanR said: Day Three - Womack Water to Sutton On waking and looking out quite early I found that the weather forecast had been correct, the clouds had cleared and the view was amazing. We got our skates on with breakfast and left the mooring by 8am. I love an early morning cruise back down Womack Dyke and down the Thurne. As the hose wasn't out yet at Womack Water and we weren't entirely sure of our destination we stopped at Ludham Bridge to fill up the water. When hiring from Stalham we have a tendency to only go up and down the Ant for picking up and returning the boat as opposed to making it a destination. Given that we didn't manage to do the Ant at all last October we therefore decided to give it more time. Made it up to Sutton by around 11 and were the first boat to arrive so got a nice spot by the water and electric post. Lunch was in the Sutton Staithe Hotel, Mr SR spent a few hours fishing and I just chilled on the boat for most of the day. Lovely photos and please, what with all the doom and gloom that seems to be constantly repeated on the news recently, hopefully this website can get back on track and produce more photos like this for the reason why we are here in the first place. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, Lulu said: Lovely video too. Ive just subscribed :) Thanks Lulu. I will post a link when I’ve finished my write up. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Upcycler said: Lovely photos and please, what with all the doom and gloom that seems to be constantly repeated on the news recently, hopefully this website can get back on track and produce more photos like this for the reason why we are here in the first place. There will be more to come, hopefully tomorrow evening. :) 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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