Mouldy Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 10 minutes ago, ChrisB said: I think this will probably send Thames into public ownership. Not really the time or the thread (sorry Peter), but given Thames Water’s (self inflicted) financial woes, recent issues at Southern Water and United Utilities (the Lake Windermere incident) and ongoing problems at South West Water, it’s about time OFWAT and the Government got involved and reminded these companies what is expected of them. All of them operate a monopoly, which is not inline with the freedom of choice that I though privatisation was supposed to provide! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Anyone know if Grendel is still dry? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairTmiddlin Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 2 minutes ago, JanetAnne said: Anyone know if Grendel is still dry? Yep totally dry on the outside.. Must have read the signs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 1 hour ago, JanetAnne said: Anyone know if Grendel is still dry? Yes, I did buy a mop to clean the slippery deck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 What a day yesterday, great weather and great company. We had the cruise in company, Bikertov accompanied me and helmed for the return trip from Ranworth., in fact a few of the boats took passengers for the trip. Then it was just a day of sitting, chatting and pleasurable company, Kate baked some cakes, I baked some bread, and we had a quiz from Nigel. Then the barbecues came out, All the above was accompanied by chatting and the occasional libation. A wonderful day. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChrisB Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 46 minutes ago, grendel said: What a day yesterday, great weather and great company. We had the cruise in company, Bikertov accompanied me and helmed for the return trip from Tamworth., in fact a few of the boats took passengers for the trip. Then it was just a day of sitting, chatting and pleasurable company, Kate baked some cakes, I baked some bread, and we had a quiz from Nigel. Then the barbecues came out, All the above was accompanied by chatting and the occasional libation. A wonderful day. That was some cruise!!! from Tamworth? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 !!?& Auto correct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertov Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 2 hours ago, ChrisB said: That was some cruise!!! from Tamworth? Yes, it was quite a long and exhausting trip to helm Maybe next year we should choose somewhere nearer to start from, like Ranworth maybe ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertov Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 But thank you again Grendel for hosting me on board It was great to be on Water Rail for the cruise, and spend a few hours chatting about the boat, and our shared interests such as Lidl and Aldi tool shopping ! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolkangler Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Now you have all made me jealous, the nearest I got to a boat was carrying out my weekly safety checks of our lifeboats offshore. Thankfully they were no where near the water. Seriously though, it sounds like a great time was had by all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 I departed Salhouse just after 10 am and headed towards Wroxham, passing straight through the bridge ( 6'9") I then headed straight to coltishall locks and am moored nicely in the shaded end on 2 rhond anchors. Not too much weed, not too many paddle boards . Only 1 other boat here. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolkangler Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 4 minutes ago, grendel said: I departed Salhouse just after 10 am and headed towards Wroxham, passing straight through the bridge ( 6'9") I then headed straight to coltishall locks and ambulance nicely in the shaded end on 2 rhond anchors. Not too much weed, not too many paddle boards . Only 1 other boat here. Ambulance needed in the shaded area, must have been some session last night 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 14 minutes ago, grendel said: I departed Salhouse just after 10 am and headed towards Wroxham, passing straight through the bridge ( 6'9") I then headed straight to coltishall locks and am moored nicely in the shaded end on 2 rhond anchors. Not too much weed, not too many paddle boards . Only 1 other boat here. Pop in the RS for a beer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 If the bridge is 6' 9" what height is your boat please? We were 6.10 last week and could not get through anywhere except Ludham Bridge. Enjoy being in the best place on the Broads. We hadnt noticed many of those awful Egyptian Geese travelling around, are there any beyond the Bridge at Wroxham? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 5 foot 11 inches, except at potter Heigham where she needs 6 foot 3 inches 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 Yes the painted geese are everywhere 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnut Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 4 hours ago, grendel said: am moored nicely in the shaded end on 2 rhond anchors Here you go Grendel. I came past on my walk and called you but no reply. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 I may well have been taking a nap. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 I took the opportunity to trim the grass at the mooring, as it was overhanging the edge of the solid ground, and I didn't want to fall in, so there is a nice trimmed section at the far end from the lock. Other than that it's been a lazy afternoon listening to music and watching YouTube. ( With maybe a nap) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 3 hours ago, kpnut said: Here you go Grendel. I came past on my walk and called you but no reply. WR in her happy place! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 This morning a departure for wroxham just before 9am, arrived 10.30am, a gentle pootle down the river, past dredging and spoil points and a weed cutter. En route I was pleased to see some coots with babies, though one pair went scooting to each side of the river leaving junior mid stream. Anyway shopping next. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 Today after shopping I decided to visit the model world, had a good mooch round the railway layouts and toys, after that I looked at my watch and noticed that a train was soon to run from the bure valley railway, so headed there next. I got chatting to a lady a few seats away, and as neither of us had anything to do while waiting for the return trip, we had a coffee and a chat, she was bird watching and camping. We decided to share a carriage for the return journey and had a great time nattering away. All too soon we had arrived back, a few moments pleasantly shared between 2 total strangers. It's always worth striking up a conversation. You never know who you will meet. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 After I got back to the boat, I decided to spend the night at castle staithe, which when bi got there was infested with youngsters having fun, so nice to see youngsters having fun rather than just sitting on their phones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 (edited) 20 minutes ago, grendel said: Today after shopping I decided to visit the model world, had a good mooch round the railway layouts and toys, after that I looked at my watch and noticed that a train was soon to run from the bure valley railway, so headed there next. I got chatting to a lady a few seats away, and as neither of us had anything to do while waiting for the return trip, we had a coffee and a chat, she was bird watching and camping. We decided to share a carriage for the return journey and had a great time nattering away. All too soon we had arrived back, a few moments pleasantly shared between 2 total strangers. It's always worth striking up a conversation. You never know who you will meet. Which train was running Grendel ? Aylsham market place isn’t far from the station 10 min walk and Mondays is market day in the square well worth a look around If your ever that was on a Monday again Edited May 20 by Roy Spelling mistake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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