Guess Where....................

[pks1702]

[Jupes]

Beccles

[senator]

When were you in Beccles Perry?

[Antares_9]

We're here now - came up yesterday morning to Lowestoft - and had good trip apart from just N of Southwold when it kicked up a bit - but boats handled it all as per normal - and got the 14:30 through Lowestoft and got to Beccles yesterday pm and then had a great dinner at Bear & Bells. Will have a trip up to Geldeston in the dinghies later before heading off tomorrow.

Not sure where but aim to be on the N Broads for Friday for birthday and wedding anniversary celebrations with a few other forumites

[senator]

There is a fairly new place in Beccles up by the Church called the Swan House. Worth a visit if you are eating out tonight.

Ate there a few weeks ago with Gav and Annie and was very impressed with both the food and the level of service. Similar prices to Bear and Bells.

Will Keep an eye out for you as we leave the Broads on Saturday. probably through Yarmouth and down to Hamilton for the night before heading down to your neck of the woods on Sunday, weather permitting.

[pks1702]

There is a fairly new place in Beccles up by the Church called the Swan House.

It was always good when we used to go Ian - Still get e-mails from them

The Bear & Bells is back to its very best after a few years in the wilderness.

Have a good trip south

[senator]

Maybe it is not so new then have never noticed it before and it gave the impression of being newly opened, perhaps it has had a bit of a refit.

Enjoy the rest of your Broads sabbatical, hope the weather holds up for you.

[Jupes]

The Bear and Bells is under the same ownership as The Bell at St Olaves and The Plough at Blundeston.

[Antares_9]

We always liked the Bell at St. Olaves so might give it a look on the way down if we think we can get under the bridge. It's really nice to decide where we want to go and just do it again instead of always looking for a weather window, I remember the attraction of "turn up and go" boating now but not as a permenant situation. One thing that has been noticable is the quality of the hireboat handling, really quite impressed with peoples gently does it manouvering (mind you we still have to go north yet). We've both sorted our NBN membership conditions now as we have come west of Mutford so are OK again for another three years. :naughty. Off out in the tenders to clean Jimbo's ship's waterline and a ride up to the Locks later. Had one of Clive's ships, Broads Harmony come in and park beutifully next to us and it has proper string instead of the usual baler twine, but you need to take the knots out of the port stern one Clive.

[Jim]

Thanks for the txt Perry and glad to hear you all got up safely

Cat sitter organised for the weekend All things being well, we will see you all this weekend

[NorfolkNog]

and a ride up to the Locks later

Have one for me! Excellent pub

[pks1702]

Not sure we did a great job Jimbo; suggest you send for that new boat wash as advertised elsewhere on the forum

[pks1702]

Locks here we come

[Palmtree]

I think we need to ban these boisterous holidaymakers from the Broads .

Ian

[Guest]

I think we need to ban these boisterous holidaymakers from the Broads .

Ian

Yep. Look at that wash ....... disgusting!!! Bet they're a rowdy bunch too.

[jimbo]

Perrance you rouge! I only cleaned the starboard side last time I was down as it poured down Have a great time chaps

[pks1702]

Your welcome Jimbo; any-time

Stopped at Goodchilds to say hello to Alan Sue and the team who are busy with Rod's new taxi's.

Topped up the Diesel which at 105.6p 60/40 split is excellent.

I can confirm the Fisherman's is very worth a stop we enjoyed a lunch time libation in the sunshine; very pleasant.

[pks1702]

Passed part of the Reedham Navy sleeping on their berths and anticipating a run soon.

[pks1702]

Moored up enjoying the sunshine before a pint and something to eat.

I can vouch that the boat handling on the north does not match the south

[jimbo]

Are you at The Ferry tonight then chaps? Both your boats are looking mighty fine by the way

[Guest]

that looks like summerlayton to me??

Jonny

[diesel falcon]

Nope! that,s north of Yarmouth?? acle

[Guest]

stokesby ?

Jonny

[Swordfish]

Hi Perry and David,

Thanks for coming up to the broads, you must have brought the sunshine with you. It was a great day on the river today, much more like the summer we should be having at this time of the year. Paul

[Palmtree]

Hi,

Kingfisher and Kiki made it up to Ranworth Island at the weekend.

Perry (pks1702) organized a multiple BBQ test Friday night, and Saturday had 5 going at once

David (Antares 9) and Gertie kept an eye on the boating skills on the Broad.

Saturday night developed in to a mini meet with people dropping in to say hello and staying to enjoy the company

Ian