vanessan Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 hour ago, NeilB said: We very rarely use cash anymore, but I make sure we have a stash of £1 coins for this very purpose although new hirers may not be aware. Likewise. £5 notes too for mooring fees if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 Monday 26th April 2021 , Katie and I are proud to announce the arrival of Isabel Gemma our third grandchild and second granddaughter 10 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 16/05/21 Katie and I left home at 10:00 to make our way the 1hr40 drive down the A11 to Norfolk for a week afloat , yes both of us , Kate has a week off!!! We stopped of in Hoveton en-route to grab a few more supplies from Roy’s and a coffee before making our way to LBBY to pick up the fuel can for our tender that Ray had left with George (thank you Ray) , Kate got absolutely soaked when she made the dash into the boat yard but she needed a shower anyways . Next destination NYA in Horning to have a look at a boat followed by a stop off at Tesco s Stalham for Kates ciggies and some fresh cut flowers for aboard, we duly arrived at the wet shed . A leisurely loading of supplies , clothing etc ,quick clean up and we set sail about 15:00, high tide at Ludham today was approx 16:00 and water levels reasonably high , I’ve learnt to know approximate bridge clearance height at Ludham by the level at Richardson’s slipway and knew it would be tight for us to get under so in spitting rain we made our way for Neatishead , staithe was full so doubled back to Gayes staithe for the evenings stay , moored up (stern moorings) and we spotted fellow NBN members Monas Queen socially distanced chat ensued. Rain had stopped , and a pleasant 14C, after a while Monas Queen departed on her return to the wet shed and was time to cook dinner , my version of Carbonara ( heavy on the garlic and black pepper) a little read and soon time to get our heads down for the evening , we were soon snuggled up under the duvet and asleep by 22:30. Up at 06:00 to a misty but currently rain free morning 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Have a lovely week. Not sure what the forecast is like but it must feel so good to get aboard your own boat. Everything just as you like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Forecast isn’t the greatest , but we’re in Norfolk and afloat so who cares 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 17/05/21 day of more freedom has arrived left an overcast Gayes staithe at 09:30 for a slow amble along to pass under Ludham at 10:30 , rivers very quiet , we poodled along at 3mph enjoying the peace and tranquility ,past a single boat (private) moored at Irstead , a scattering of 5 boats at Hows Hill , under Ludham at low water clearance was 8ft2 . right turn onto the Bure , wouldn’t take a genius to guess our destination fr the day/evening now that a drink inside a pub is once again permitted , by 11:30 Ranworth staithe came into view , and there were 6 spaces on the front and two in my favoured side Dyke , sadly the taxi rank was in use . we moored up next to fellow forum members aboard Bon Bon and plugged to the leccy post , our evenings rest spot had been achieved. we spent the afternoon chatting to friends of old and friends anew , helped those in need with mooring and enjoyed a dry yet overcast afternoon on the staithe . the promised downpour duly arrived at 17:30, time to get washed and scrubbed to attempt to make myself presentable for an evening of food and perhaps a pint or two for me too. Off to the Maltsters at 19:00 , Kate decided on fresh cod and chips with mushy peas , I ended up with a burger , what is it nowadays that means you don’t get offered bar meals that are accompanied by fresh vegetables ? I don’t like chips , never have , new potatoes , boiled potato’s or mash I love them all , just don’t do chips , To help me digest my dinner I had to consume a quantity of the most excellent Jumper ale , Kate being a mere light weight mixed her drinks , yup a couple of cokes followed by freshly brewed coffees !! By 22:30 we were the last customers left in the pub , guess Katie frightened the rest away ; we are now aboard , radiator on and off to bed , where should we go tommorow I ask ? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Forgot to mention Katie’s version of Grendles bacon and cheese puffs , she changed the bacon to palma ham 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 6 hours ago, CambridgeCabby said: Forgot to mention Katie’s version of Grendles bacon and cheese puffs , she changed the bacon to palma ham they look and sound just as good, and are an excellent snack while travelling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 18/05/2121 woke up this morning at 07:00 to this glorious !!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Tragedy !!! my NBN pennant flag has died , the cord has greyed and disintegrated !! time to order another one but means I’ll be failing to fly the flag this week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, CambridgeCabby said: Tragedy !!! my NBN pennant flag has died , the cord has greyed and disintegrated !! time to order another one but means I’ll be failing to fly the flag this week Get the needle and cotton out and sew a nylon cord on, my only attempt at needlework. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 41 minutes ago, CambridgeCabby said: Tragedy !!! my NBN pennant flag has died , the cord has greyed and disintegrated !! time to order another one but means I’ll be failing to fly the flag this week Any fishing line onbord you can use for this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, CambridgeCabby said: Tragedy !!! my NBN pennant flag has died , the cord has greyed and disintegrated !! time to order another one but means I’ll be failing to fly the flag this week Order 2 Simon 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Popped into the shop on the staithe Womack hoping they could repair as they sell bunting , sadly the lady is no longer on site , but they still sell bunting . No cord onboard and my sewing skills are beyond incompetent . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, CambridgeCabby said: Popped into the shop on the staithe Womack hoping they could repair as they sell bunting , sadly the lady is no longer on site , but they still sell bunting . No cord onboard and my sewing skills are beyond incompetent . If they are that bad you might be better with three! ;) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, CambridgeCabby said: No cord onboard and my sewing skills are beyond incompetent . I went for function over appearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Replacement ordered , now enjoying a gin in the sunshine at Womack 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jayfire Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 14 hours ago, CambridgeCabby said: To help me digest my dinner I had to consume a quantity of the most excellent Jumper ale , Kate being a mere light weight mixed her drinks , yup a couple of cokes followed by freshly brewed coffees !! Your lady, your boat, the rivers, and the pub.....perfection Well.......personally I'd change "a quantity of ale" to "as much beer as they can physically get inside me" for it to be perfection, but each to their own Have a great time Mr & Mrs CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 We decided to spend the day and overnight at Womack , now moored up side on in the shop staithe , the heavens opened at 18:00 by 20:00 the storm had passed us over , sitting here sated often consuming cottage pie and fresh green beans , enjoying a glass (or bottle) of Chilean Merlot and listening to the bird song . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDH Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 It was quite a storm. I'm at Yarmouth Yacht Station and there was lots of thunder and lightning. The rain was so heavy, it knocked out the electric pillar on the quayside. Thankfully, it's back up and working again and it didn't stop me watching my team - I went to the Kings Arms, just a few hundred yards away. Must be one of the most under-rated pubs on the Broads. So welcoming, excellent food and though they don't show the matches on their screens , the wifi is fast enough to stream the match. This was when I was at the seafront earlier. The clouds were threatening and it's no surprise they lost their temper and started to "kick and scream" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, CambridgeCabby said: the heavens opened at 18:00 by 20:00 the storm had passed us over 1 hour ago, DAVIDH said: It was quite a storm. I'm at Yarmouth Yacht Station and there was lots of thunder and lightning. Was that this evening? Nothing here in Hoveton other than rain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Started at about 18:00 and lasted just under two hours , we also had a few sprinkles of rain through the late afternoon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 It’s amazing how local weather can be. There’s even a microclimate within Milton Keynes with certain areas more inclined to have rain than others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDH Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, SwanR said: Was that this evening? Nothing here in Hoveton other than rain! Yes, it bounced down until around 6pm. It eased up then but could have continued after that...I was in the pub watching the football, so was a little distracted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Just driven past and spotted you on the Premier moorings in Horning!, its not often that we get on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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