CeePee1952 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 It's been a long time since we were last on the Broads but so looking forward to our holiday at the beginning of Sept! We are Chris and Brenda and reside in a small village just outside Rugby in Warwickshire. The last time we were on the Broads was over a decade ago when we hired a dual steer from Ferry Marina having progressed from a small aft cockpit cruiser from Silverline and then sort of got bigger! We then bought a motorhome and had a good few years touring until we decided that we'd experienced enough of that type of holiday so sold it and did a few beach holidays abroad. We're both at the wrong end of 60 and although I retired last year, Brenda is still working (NHS). Due to the uncertainty of the current situation, last year we booked Sovereign Light from Herbert Woods for the first week in September this year. We have friends down in Bideford in Devon who have half ownership in a sea going cruiser so we've invited them to come with us and experience the peace and quiet and slightly different aspect of boating on the Broads. I've already been "swotting up" and blowing the cobwebs away with regards to boat handling etc and have already watched all the new videos available to avoid being a complete plonker in Sept!! I recognise a few of the members names on here from years ago and have been "lurking" for a few weeks now as a guest and gleaning a few tips here and there already! So, that's about it in a rather large "nutshell" Cheer Chris 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 A warm welcome to our friendly little corner of the web from Katie and I 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Welcome! I always think September is a great month to holiday. Enjoy, post photos and ask questions 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colino Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 A warm welcome from me too. Helen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Hello Chris & Brenda welcome to the forum. Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jayfire Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Hiya Chris and Brenda. There is never a bad time to be on the Broads but September is a great time to visit. Enjoy, from Grace and I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 Thanks to everyone for the warm welcomes, let's hope the barmy weather will be just as barmy in Sept although we'll be ready for sun, wind, rain, sleet and snow (preferably in that order!) whatever the elements decide to do! Chris 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Well that the clothing for the 1st morning sorted! The first visit is always memorable, just don't try and over internet it. Luckily there was no internet for our 1st trip no mobiles either. When it goes wrong someone will be around to help, when it goes right ( mostly does) you will be alone in the world. RELAX about it, a couple of decades or so later, when we were selling Zimbi I did the worst possible last mooring!!!! paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 26 minutes ago, ZimbiIV said: Well that the clothing for the 1st morning sorted! The first visit is always memorable, just don't try and over internet it. Luckily there was no internet for our 1st trip no mobiles either. When it goes wrong someone will be around to help, when it goes right ( mostly does) you will be alone in the world. RELAX about it, a couple of decades or so later, when we were selling Zimbi I did the worst possible last mooring!!!! paul Hi Paul, This will be our 4th visit to the Broads albeit over an elongated period of time so hopefully there won't be too many mishaps! Easy peasey - slow and easy will be the order of the holiday - but I'm sure we'll have our moments we are all looking forward to it (the holiday I mean!). Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Welcome Chris I hope you all have a wonderful time! We are on White Moth for the first weekend in September. I can’t wait! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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