NorfolkNog Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, Andrewcook said: You've certainly picked a good week going over the Two sides of the Broads. There's only one query most boat hiring yards have advised customers not to go over the other sides at this time why? Yet Bridge Craft at Acle have allowed you to do so? Hi Andrew yes, we've been very lucky with the weather! The big yards have blanket policies but a smaller family yard are likely to be more flexible. We've got something like 17 years winter experience and whereas I wouldn't want to speak for Bridgecraft in general terms if you have 'history' and are known to the yard they are likely to look on you more favourably. Needless to say Bridgecraft are excellent 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 Oh dear, we seem to have stumbled across the Bridge Inn 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 Mrs Nog has declared it gin o'clock 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 25 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said: Mrs Nog has declared it gin o'clock Brilliant. It will be wine oclock here before long. What a fantastic day to cross Breydon, you could not have picked a better day even in the Summer. So pleased for you. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Hylander said: Brilliant. It will be wine oclock here before long. What a fantastic day to cross Breydon, you could not have picked a better day even in the Summer. So pleased for you. Thanks M. Bottle of wine sounds a splendid idea! Enjoy! We must have crossed Breydon Water literally dozens of times in every weather condition you can imagine including the prelude to the beast from the east. Today must have one of the most pleasant I can remember 😀 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 It's nice on breydon in winter as you can have the place to yourself quite often. I'm surprised to see you in a pub again... Keep up the good work. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 21 minutes ago, Smoggy said: It's nice on breydon in winter as you can have the place to yourself quite often. I'm surprised to see you in a pub again... Keep up the good work. Saw the rangers on their big boat but they didn't bother us. Otherwise quiet and peaceful. The worst crossing we ever had was in June funnily enough. 90% of time in winter it's lovely. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnoar Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 I love Bleydon at all times of the year, yes deliberately misspelt (not the first time) as a “reedman argument” nod to Blaydon races whereby I actually like to do the opposite and take my time on a crossing especially to see the wildlife on the mudflats. Having done the crossing in early March before it was pleasantly calm and surprising to see other boats, the Hampton from Sandersons and a big former richos woodie on the occasion abut 20 years ago. In terms of worst crossing experience that was in late August when a motor boat sped past creating a 3 foot wash, not comfortable with my yacht towing another yacht alongside, all lead weight stowed below in advance or I think we’d have bust a mast or two. Crewed Folkstone Light (‘Harbour on the dash engraving) round from Upton to Reedham once for the Water Rats (I was chief potato peeler looking out from the galley) on a falling tide... we turned into the Yare, accelerated to full chat and slowed to about one mile an hour lol but it did punch it (just)! Loving your log ‘Nog! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 Very cosy in the Lion Looks like we are getting some live music! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 We always used to enjoy the live music in Broads pubs but seems a bit scarce these days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargeandParge Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Lovely to see and listen to a good band. We used to really enjoy. Turnoar mentioned The Water Rats any idea what's happened to them we miss them. Have a great evening Nogs and enjoy your holiday thanks for sharing your tales. Kindest Regards Marge and Parge 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnoar Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 They were around last year and seem to have a website still. Definitely part of the broads entertainment itinerary, seems to me they've been around for donkeys years, my first memory was around the late 80's but they go back way further than that. On arrival at Reedham with veg prepared I noticed a fan boat "Sir Oasis of the River" lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 12 minutes ago, Turnoar said: . On arrival at Reedham with veg prepared I noticed a fan boat "Sir Oasis of the River" lol Thinking that a current member owned or had some part in the history of that boat. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 Monica was spot on with the weather. First rain in ages. En route to Stalham so Mrs Nog can look at the tat. Not a soul stirring this morning 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 Safely tucked up at Stalham Staithe. Raining but that won't put Mrs Nog off her tat! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 34 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said: Safely tucked up at Stalham Staithe. Raining but that won't put Mrs Nog off her tat! Got to be The Swan then? Good food and booze imho. My 'local' when staying there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewcook Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I hope you had an Umbrella for Mrs. Nog walk about I'm very surprised of it Raining where you are at the moment where I live in Essex it ish bone Dry. I do hope it will Brighton up later for you both. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Where's the tat emporium in Stalham? Not asking for myself of course. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gancanny Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Happy said: Got to be The Swan then? it could be the grebe, a basic sort of pub where you can spit on the floor and break wind and no one will notice. 21 minutes ago, YnysMon said: Where's the tat emporium in Stalham? not on the same scale as lathams or roys but there is the factory shop in the high street 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, gancanny said: it could be the grebe, a basic sort of pub where you can spit on the floor and break wind and no one will notice. not on the same scale as lathams or roys but there is the factory shop in the high street Thats the reason I prefer the swan. And the tatood girls too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 54 minutes ago, YnysMon said: Where's the tat emporium in Stalham? Not asking for myself of course. Whole length of the High Street from the Maids Head to the old rail station. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 We arrived a bit early for the Grebe or the Swan. I would favour the Swan as apart from anything else I think the Grebe is all keg. However headed for Sutton - only beer is Ruddles and Wolf, also very expensive. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 Silverline fleet looking a bit depleted - maybe some in shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 18 hours ago, Turnoar said: On arrival at Reedham with veg prepared I noticed a fan boat "Sir Oasis of the River" lol 17 hours ago, OldBerkshireBoy said: Thinking that a current member owned or had some part in the history of that boat. Indeed I owned Sir Losis of the River as she was previously known, I understand the pun was particularly apt as the owner at that time was a pub landlord 😁 She was Dakota when we had her and a lovely wooden topside she had. Great to learn she is out and about as I haven't seen her for 2 years! Do you have a photo by any chance Turnoar? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 Very cosy in the White Horse 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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