YnysMon Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 That’s very true. However, I’ve feel I’ve been very fortunate that I’m able to work from home and my job isn’t at risk. I’ve been trying to empathise with those whose livelihoods are at risk, and who have few options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 I am local. I have lived in Norfolk all my life. Several generations of my family have been involved in the hire boat industry and are still involved. I am fearful of the final outcome of this dreadful virus for the tourist industry in Norfolk and the Broads industry in particular. I have been told to be alert. Well, I have been trying my best to be alert for several years. I don't think I'm very good at it. But I am aware. I am aware that I am old and vulnerable. I have been told that I am shielding, whatever that means. I have a whole raft of medical issues. But I enjoy being here, I look forward to all you people coming to Norfolk. Please come. I shant be there to help you moor. To have a yarn, a mardle, a laugh and a joke. Be alert. But also be aware and that some of us old codgers have to be as well. Old Wussername 8 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorBoater Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 MailOnLine - timed at 23.18 today https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8443277/Hotels-B-Bs-allowed-reopen-two-weeks-Boris-Johnson-plans-staycation-boost.html It does say "Shared facilities" like campsites will have to wait a bit longer but while it can't be called official yet it seems hopeful. They suggest an announcement on tuesday which may be right as companies will need time to complete any work they have been doing to get ready. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Wussername said: To have a yarn, a mardle, a laugh and a joke. and a beer hopefully!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 2 hours ago, FreedomBoatingHols said: Money isn't everything...... Unfortunately in modern life it is very close, as I've mentioned in another thread unless we all want to go back to hunter/gatherers (a lot do) money is everything as everything we expect requires it, and lack of it can create a bigger death toll than a virus, how close the actual numbers are no-one knows till afterwards. It's no use surviving a virus if you are going to starve or keel over from something that was fully survivable before the hospitals got clogged up. Without a herd immunity or annually researched jab flu would probably still far outdo the death toll of covid but that has had centuries to settle to the rate it has now and we only understand the numbers we are used to, how does 10 years of average flu deaths compare to covid deaths bearing in mind we have a level of immunity and a regularly changing jab (that is still just an educated guess as to which strains are going to be prevalent). I'm not ready to willingly accept death or of any family or friends but the reality of nature is it happens and there's sod all we can do about it, I have a few issues that put me up the risk catagory a bit but the world keeps turning whatever. Sometimes the belief of "it always happens to someone else" can be a wonderful thing as if it's going to be me I don't want to have to worry about it before it happens 'cos it will still happen regardless. Anyway on a positive note......... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bexs Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Looks like we are on for the 4th!!!!!!! Whooopeee!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I'll be using pubs where I can but taking supplies in case I find one too busy for my liking just in case. I bet it pi55es down on July 4th..... 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I will be happy to take all my meals with me and just be on a boat. still I have a few more weeks to wait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 We will just be happy to be away from home for a week. We are going to have a steady week on the Witham. We will take plenty of food and drink along with us but we do hope to be able to also eat and drink out as well. Roll on 4th July. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 https://youtu.be/MOWDb2TBYDg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 We are staying in a cottage on the Norfolk coast from Friday 7th Aug. Last week we had an email saying we could not arrive until 7pm as they were having to put extra cleaning in place. This caused us a few issues as we were arriving a little early due to a planned hotel stay elsewhere. So, we took a gamble, delayed the hotel booking and hired a boat for the preceding week!! We can then stay on the boat and move into the cottage at our leisure on the Friday evening. There were not many left to choose from and I suspect what's left will now book pretty quickly. Had a pretty rubbish year so far so really looking forward to our two weeks in Norfolk. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumPunch Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 There goes my quiet life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Well Marthams have just taken my booking to add the rest of the week onto my previous booking an extra 4 nights on board, I have just realised though that this means i have 3 days back at work before another weeks holiday for the wooden boat show. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 If you could get those 3 days off you could have a nice seaside B&B break between the 2 boat holidays! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I will need those days to do some washing and restock my boat store cupboards. (and download photos and videos) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Logistics... that's always the problem with a jet set lifestyle 😀😀😀 Sounds like you have a cracking few weeks to enjoy whichever way you look at it though! 🍺🍺 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 nearly 3 weeks aboard one boat or another 2 weeks of Jayne then a week on Water rail 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I don't think there could be a much better way to clear the lockdown cobwebs away... Perfect! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 well when I havent been furloughed at home, I have been working from home, I am starting to wear ruts in the floorboards now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairTmiddlin Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, grendel said: well when I havent been furloughed at home, I have been working from home, I am starting to wear ruts in the floorboards now. That's no way to test out the router bits Grendel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, grendel said: well when I havent been furloughed at home, I have been working from home, I am starting to wear ruts in the floorboards now. That's OK until you get 'stuck in a rut' and find yourself in the bathroom when you was heading for the kitchen 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQ Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 1 hour ago, NeilB said: We are staying in a cottage on the Norfolk coast from Friday 7th Aug. Last week we had an email saying we could not arrive until 7pm as they were having to put extra cleaning in place. This caused us a few issues as we were arriving a little early due to a planned hotel stay elsewhere. So, we took a gamble, delayed the hotel booking and hired a boat for the preceding week!! We can then stay on the boat and move into the cottage at our leisure on the Friday evening. There were not many left to choose from and I suspect what's left will now book pretty quickly. Had a pretty rubbish year so far so really looking forward to our two weeks in Norfolk. I suspect the removal of the 2 meter rule will enable sailing / Racing to take place... watch out for Horning regatta week . 1st to the 7th of August... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 ah, that was well timed to avoid that week on my part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 On 20/06/2020 at 22:52, FreedomBoatingHols said: Money isn't everything...... I agree, your health is everything but money is unfortunately a necessary evil and comes second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Just had confirmation from CRT that we are good to stay onboard from 4th July. Excellent timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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