Two Weeks On The Boat.

[Chelsea14Ian]

Poor Marina cleaned the top deck ,while I was in hospital 

[OldBerkshireBoy]

1 hour ago, Chelsea14Ian said:

Poor Marina cleaned the top deck ,while I was in hospital 

I read Marina did a sterling job of mooring up under pressure whilst you were taking a nap.

Glad you are ok Ian as that could easily had been worse and a life turning moment.

[Chelsea14Ian]

Today we are in Wroxsham  over night. Tomorrow  head for Thurne

 

 

[Chelsea14Ian]

[Chelsea14Ian]

Last night we were joined by Alan and Dave at South  Walsham.We were all packed in tight.Today we at lunch at the Lion and now at Stracy.Tomorrow heading back south.

[Mouldy]

1 hour ago, Chelsea14Ian said:

 . . . . . . . . . .Tomorrow heading back south.

Don’t forget to duck at Yarmouth, Ian!!😁😉

[Chelsea14Ian]

Just over half way into our two week holiday. For many reasons very memorable. Clearly  I have had a number  of health  issues. We were very much looking  forward  to a break. My disagreement  with that bridge, clearly  put a downer on things. We still very much want to move up here,and we have signed up with est agents.After checking with hospitals etc,I can call into the walk in centre at Norwich to remove my stitches. I still have other health  problems that are still unresolved.Hopefully they can be sorted out quickly. As to be expected my leg has been well and truly be  pulled,also I have felt very grateful for some of the kind comments both here and on our travels, of course  the story  of my mis adventure is now widespread .Many people  have been very kind.Sadly I am in a list of bad accidents  in this very short season.For me it could  have been  a lot worse.I sincerely hope the remaining  part of the year is better.

Many thanks Ian. 

[YnysMon]

Oh Ian, that’s such a lovely post. You are a true gentleman, witness you comment about your leg (pulling). There have been some unfortunate incidents this season, but I trust that that most boaters have had a lovely time on the rivers.

[SwanR]

You’ve certainly had a rough year Ian. But you’ve tried to give back as well with your fundraising. Keep your dreams alive and I hope you can enjoy the rest of your time afloat. 

[Chelsea14Ian]

Not to overstate things.Its true  I've not had a easy life. Where ever possible try to  help others and will continue  to do so as long as I can.

[YnysMon]

I think you are an example to lots of us Ian. Thanks. 

[grendel]

Ian, I think your experience just shows how small incidents can be blown out of all proportion by the media, making things sound much worse than they actually are, not a fun experience by any means, but not as bad as the EDP made it sound. I would hate to think how they would have reported my dinghy sinking had they got hold of that one, probably would have reported it as a river cruiser sunk with lives at risk, whereas it was nothing like that, just an unfortunate mistake on my part, resulting in a bit of a swim (much the same as taking a tumble off a paddle board i guess.)

[MauriceMynah]

40 minutes ago, grendel said:

I would hate to think how they would have reported my dinghy sinking had they got hold of that one

"ONLY ONE SURVIVOR FROM SINKING BOAT"

Yesterday afternoon a boat sank in the middle of Salhouse broad, There was only one survivor, who swam ashore to the Ferry inn at Surlingham. The survivor, 25 year old Peter Grendol, stated that he didn't need any emergency services as his home was only 5 minutes walk away in Kent.

"I knew I was going to sink when I saw all that water pouring in over the sides. "  Said father of twelve Peter.

A spokesman from the Broads Authoirity reminded us to wear life jackets at all times saying "Boats sink all the time in National Parks."

[grendel]

MM, you are not a secret reporter for the EDP are you? that sounds all too close to what they would publish.

[JennyMorgan]

On EDP24 this morning there is a picture of a very attractive, nicely developed young lady splashing around on the beach. The caption states that she is twelve years old!! Typical EDP! 

https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/weather/september-sunshine-as-norfolk-temperatures-to-soar-again-1-6824982

[marshman]

Mr Waller!!!!!! I had to go and have a quick look to check out whether new owners have improved the standard of reporting??

Nah!!!!!

[marshman]

As far as poor Ian is concerned, I think the lesson to be learned is to keep as a  low profile and just don't stick your head above the parapet - you attract less notoriety as a result!!!

 

[JennyMorgan]

12 minutes ago, marshman said:

Mr Waller!!!!!! I had to go and have a quick look to check out whether new owners have improved the standard of reporting??

Nah!!!!!

You old devil! 

[Vaughan]

23 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said:

The caption states that she is twelve years old!! Typical EDP! 

I'm not sure I ought to enter into this conversation . . . 

She looks to me like what Norfolk folk would have called a "Slummuckin' grit ol' mawther"!

[JennyMorgan]

1 hour ago, Vaughan said:

I'm not sure I ought to enter into this conversation . . . 

She looks to me like what Norfolk folk would have called a "Slummuckin' grit ol' mawther"!

So are these ladies Slummuckin' girt mawthers and a half?

[JennyMorgan]

2 hours ago, marshman said:

just don't stick your head above the parapet

Or hard against it for that matter!!

[Chelsea14Ian]

Okay  today from Stracy  we hoped to go to Oulton broad.Went past the cut,and I was concerned with my feet.For some days my left foot then right were swollen. This happened  for a few days in July and August. Now both feet and my left leg very swollen. Therefore we returned to Brundall and called the ambulance. Lots of checks,will go back tomorrow for cat scan.Yesterday and today morning,I spat out small amounts of  blood.Last week not only my head but I hurt my ribs,that is what they want to check on.Not been the best holiday we've had.However very much want to get this sorted 

[BroadAmbition]

Chuffin Eck. You really are racking the issues up during this trip 

get well soon

Griff

[Smoggy]

And to think you were worried about covid! I reckon covid is worried it will catch you.

[Smoggy]

9 hours ago, JennyMorgan said:

So are these ladies Slummuckin' girt mawthers and a half?

Got any phone numbers? I want to get under ph bridge, they'll get my 8'8" under.