Lulu Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Back in the olden days when I was a kid and my parents hired either on the Broads or the canals, dad always packed a few basic tools but the essentials not to forget were black tape and a wire coat hanger. Dad could fix a multitude of issues with those two items. Even now if they are going away to an expensive hotel or somewhere, we still joke, “dont forget the black tape and wire coat hanger dad” Fond memories :) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Popped into reception this morning to purchase yet more elec cards for our shore supply in t wetshed There is a sign on reception door stating - No diesel or pump outs till middle of March That’s a fair stretch Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 1 hour ago, BroadAmbition said: Popped into reception this morning to purchase yet more elec cards for our shore supply in t wetshed There is a sign on reception door stating - No diesel or pump outs till middle of March That’s a fair stretch Griff Good job Simpsons is not far away then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyg Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 Very sad day...we had a week booked onboard broads harmony for Sept with some very close friends we'd converted to being broads lover's. Unfortunately last weekend my best mate suffered a huge stroke and is now fighting for his life. Richardsons have been there usual self's and can't do enough to help. I would always recommend the company as I find there customers service 2nd to none. Heart breaking... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Never hired from them ,but brought Mermaid from Richardsons. All concerned from Paul down were very good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, andyg said: Very sad day...we had a week booked onboard broads harmony for Sept with some very close friends we'd converted to being broads lover's. Unfortunately last weekend my best mate suffered a huge stroke and is now fighting for his life. Richardsons have been there usual self's and can't do enough to help. I would always recommend the company as I find there customers service 2nd to none. Heart breaking... That's vey sad news for you. I do hope your friend pulls through with the minimum disruption to his fuure life, Carole 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyg Posted May 12, 2022 Author Share Posted May 12, 2022 Sadly I received the call this morning at 3am I'd been dreading. Heartbroken. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 1 hour ago, andyg said: Sadly I received the call this morning at 3am I'd been dreading. Heartbroken. Deepest condolences to you and your close friends family and friends at this sad time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Sincere condolences, You must be devastated to lose such a dear friend. I'm aware of just how heartbreaking it is . I had a similar expereience last new years day and there's not a day goes by that I don't think of her. Carole 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Very sorry to hear your news.Thoughts for you and the family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewcook Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Hi Andyg my condolences on the lost of a very good friend . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Sending my condolences, Andy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Let me add my condolences too, Andy. My father in law passed away whilst we were on Moonlight Shadow recently and although the wife was told by her family not to cut short our holiday and return home as there was nothing she could do, she has times when she breaks down remembering things in the past and other times, she seems to be coping remarkably well. His passing wasn’t unexpected, but came sooner than we thought, so was more of a shock than it may have been. Its a sad time for your friends family. I hope that they are getting the support they need to help cope with their loss. Stay strong for them - it’s hard but they must be devastated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Sincere condolences Andy :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertov Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 So sorry to hear this Andy ... life is not always kind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyg Posted May 12, 2022 Author Share Posted May 12, 2022 Thank you very much,tough day. We are due to be afloat next week. I've spoken with his wife this morning and we will still be going. It's what he would of wanted. Lol I remember the 1st time we met, day one of basic training at catterick. Anyone who has been through any form of military traing will totally understand the bond that's formed over them first weeks. It lasted 40 odd years. Il leave that there and thank you again for your kind wishes 🙏 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertov Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Brothers in Arms - there is no greater bond ... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyg Posted May 12, 2022 Author Share Posted May 12, 2022 25 minutes ago, Bikertov said: Brothers in Arms - there is no greater bond ... Always... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Sincere condolences Andy. So sorry to hear that you lost your buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 2 hours ago, andyg said: Thank you very much,tough day. We are due to be afloat next week. I've spoken with his wife this morning and we will still be going. It's what he would of wanted. Lol I remember the 1st time we met, day one of basic training at catterick. Anyone who has been through any form of military traing will totally understand the bond that's formed over them first weeks. It lasted 40 odd years. Il leave that there and thank you again for your kind wishes 🙏 Very true Andy, March 23rd 1971 - started my basic training in Cambrai barracks, Catterick and have never looked back- great time and long lasting mates! Chris 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 3 hours ago, andyg said: Thank you very much,tough day. We are due to be afloat next week. I've spoken with his wife this morning and we will still be going. It's what he would of wanted. Lol I remember the 1st time we met, day one of basic training at catterick. Anyone who has been through any form of military traing will totally understand the bond that's formed over them first weeks. It lasted 40 odd years. Il leave that there and thank you again for your kind wishes 🙏 How true it is that military friendships last so many years. I married the son of one of my father's oldest friends whom he met during his service in the RAF during WW2. Carole 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumPunch Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Feel for you mate. Lost my best ( RAF friend ) to a sudden brain hemorrhage a coiple of months ago. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Sincere condolences Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Sorry to hear this. You have some great memories though Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Sorry about your mate, good to hear you're still going boating as it will be a good for all. It's always a shock but there's far worse exits than sudden and quick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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