Our House.

[Chelsea14Ian]

Yes,but only the ones we like. 

[Chelsea14Ian]

Went to Yarmouth  this afternoon. Brought  lampshades, bulbs light and garden. Loo seat.Then called into Hemsby, saw my old friends  who helped me out last year when I had a argument  with Ludham bridge. I may do so Voluntary work for them.

Photo of there new boat.

[SwanR]

9 hours ago, Chelsea14Ian said:

Tonight  eating at the Falgate. 

How was it Ian? We haven’t tried that one yet. 

[Chelsea14Ian]

Very very good.We  booked a table for 6.00 pm.We considered steak and chips,but both had,chicken  and bacon burger.Really nicely cooked..Chicken  was tender .For dessert, lemon tart I had cream, Marina  had icecream with hers.

Well worth a visit.May well be our local.

[YnysMon]

Good to hear a recommendation. I noticed the Falgate had changed hands recently, so likely to be one of those places judged by not such good reviews from previous ownership. One of the things that annoys me about review sites is not wiping the slate clean when the ownership/management changes. It’s unfair! That’s why I never judge a place just by the ‘score’. 

[Chelsea14Ian]

They've been there for about 18 months. I asked where the Chef was from ,because  there was a good selection  of Spanish  food . He's local she said.The only down side the car park is very small.Not a problem  if your moored at Potter though. 

[Mouldy]

Congratulations on your move to Norfolk, Ian!  Seven months into our new life in the same county, I can honestly say that we have no regrets other than wishing we could have done it sooner.  Hope you find the same.

[Chelsea14Ian]

Marina  said yesterday, when we were at Hemsby. Its odd being  at the seaside,and not going back home.

[Mouldy]

39 minutes ago, Chelsea14Ian said:

Marina  said yesterday, when we were at Hemsby. Its odd being  at the seaside,and not going back home.

Funny you say that.  Passing the monument in Thetford Forest on the A11 was always a waypoint for us coming to Norfolk - a sign that we were almost there.  Passing it in the opposite direction was the cause of disappointment - going home.  But now, we pass it on the way back from visiting friends and family where we used to live and the happy feeling still exists as we know we’re almost home.

We have settled into Norfolk life very quickly and easily.  It already feels like we belong here.

[Bikertov]

17 hours ago, Chelsea14Ian said:

Then called into Hemsby, saw my old friends  who helped me out last year when I had a argument  with Ludham bridge. I may do so Voluntary work for them.

Photo of there new boat.

But will it fit under Potter Higham bridge with that cage contraption on it ?

[Chelsea14Ian]

They've got two boats, the other one that was paged to me is the one used on the broads. The new boat is for sea use.

[colino]

10 hours ago, YnysMon said:

Good to hear a recommendation. I noticed the Falgate had changed hands recently, so likely to be one of those places judged by not such good reviews from previous ownership. One of the things that annoys me about review sites is not wiping the slate clean when the ownership/management changes. It’s unfair! That’s why I never judge a place just by the ‘score’. 

Sean father ran kings arms Ludham for over 30 years.

[Smoggy]

31 minutes ago, Bikertov said:

But will it fit under Potter Higham bridge with that cage contraption on it ?

Ian will head the bridge out of the way for them.

[Chelsea14Ian]

Lunch today at Bridge Stores.Fish and chips.Very nice. Potter very busy today.

[SwanR]

Always excellent food and service at Bridgestone’s. Our regular stop whenever we come to PH. 

[Chelsea14Ian]

At last today our cooker comes.Plus the next few days builders to give us some quotes on work.We are slowly  getting there,even the cats,seem to like Martham.

Photo of Macie  looking out onto a sunny morning. 

[JawsOrca]

Where's the pictures of the cooker?

[FairTmiddlin]

2 hours ago, JawsOrca said:

Where's the pictures of the cooker?

Still soak testing before the professional guarantee runs out. 

[Tyna]

On 01/11/2021 at 07:57, Chelsea14Ian said:

At last today our cooker comes.Plus the next few days builders to give us some quotes on work.We are slowly  getting there,even the cats,seem to like Martham.

Photo of Macie  looking out onto a sunny morning. 

This site has listed all 31 footpaths around Martham http://marthamnorfolk.co.uk/?page_id=1245

[Tyna]

http://marthampc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Welcome-Pack-Version19.pdf 

This lists lots of the clubs in and around Martham. I also live in Martham so feel free to ask any questions.

[Chelsea14Ian]

Thanks but I can't open the link.

[Chelsea14Ian]

6 hours ago, JawsOrca said:

Where's the pictures of the cooker?

Yesterday  as well as the cooker. Saw an Electrian, today a handyman/gardener.Thursday and Sunday more handymen. Then towards  midday, we went to Great Yarmouth .More house shopping, curtains, curtain rails, table and chairs, headboard for our bed.Sofabed for second bedroom. Not bad progress in our first week.

Photo 📸  of our cooker.

[Tyna]

1 hour ago, Chelsea14Ian said:

Thanks but I can't open the link.

Try going to the Martham Parish Council website http://marthampc.org.uk/   then at the top of the page are the different sections, there is one called New to Martham.

[Chelsea14Ian]

So lots going on.Had some electrics done,new lights in kitchen  and bathroom .Lights outside, new roof for the conservatory next month. We've  both worked on the garden, front and back.Today planted bulbs and some bedding  plants. Next week Gardener will remove  shrubs, move fence to the hedge.

[SwanR]

So nice when you can feel that you're making progress. We've spent a lot of time on our back garden through the autumn as there was so much that needed to be cut back. I don't think we'll get much more done before the spring now.

Are you making Christmas plans yet? Hope you're continuing to feel settled in. I look back on this time last year and of course we were in lockdown again. Roys was busy this morning, and stacked full of trees and lights and decorations. I'm not venturing over to Lathams!!