CeePee1952 Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 And tonight's tasty treat is: new potatoes (left over from yesterdays dinner), fried in butter and oil, fresh pork and tomato sausage, bacon from our friend who farms pigs in south warwickshire and tinned spaghetti rings (courtesy of a supermarket lol). Nice and peaceful here tonight at Ludham Bridge (only 5 boats including us!). Watching snooker again and enjoying a couple of beers and Prosecco Chris and Brenda 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Normally I despair of those that insist on putting up pictures of the food they are about to eat. Especially on FB and the like I think back to when when had rolls of normal film and 'Proper' cameras, taking them off to the developers or posting off to 'Truprint' then when you got them back, dashing round to friends and family saying - Look what we had for dinner Really? However in your last photo - I'll make and exception - I could consume that lot right now, nice one Needs a touch of HP brown though, along with bread n butter, a mug of Broads tea (Has a small splash of whisky in it) Griff 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 6 hours ago, BroadAmbition said: Normally I despair of those that insist on putting up pictures of the food they are about to eat. Especially on FB and the like I think back to when when had rolls of normal film and 'Proper' cameras, taking them off to the developers or posting off to 'Truprint' then when you got them back, dashing round to friends and family saying - Look what we had for dinner Really? However in your last photo - I'll make and exception - I could consume that lot right now, nice one Needs a touch of HP brown though, along with bread n butter, a mug of Broads tea (Has a small splash of whisky in it) Griff Thanks Griff - the HP brown is just out of camera shot at the top of the pic , I tend to use quite a bit of it so didn't want to show my dinner covered in it! I agree with you about putting such pictures on FB and the like (I never do). My excuse for posting on here is to show people who may be first time hirers, just what can be achieved using the boats galley facilities (that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it ) Chris and Brenda 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 The bacon needs to be crispy too You could have had roast duck with your veg and new potatoes the other day. Oh goodness me I am just kidding, you can't eat a little duck Glad you're having a great time x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 15 minutes ago, Gracie said: You could have had roast duck with your veg and new potatoes the other day. Oh goodness me I am just kidding, you can't eat a little duck I don’t want to eat a little duck either, Gracie . . . . . . . . . . . A bigger one’s better - more meat to enjoy! 😉😁 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 40 minutes ago, Gracie said: You could have had roast duck with your veg and new potatoes the other day. Oh goodness me I am just kidding, you can't eat a little duck Now that's a thought never plucked a duck on a boat before! Just waiting for the level to drop a tad more so that we can get under Ludham Bridge (we need 8') and the sun is shining for once! Chris and Brenda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 I did wonder if you fancied duck after yesterday's visitors! Yes I agree a boat cooker can produce some pretty good meals! As I have said before the cooker on WR was capable of cooking a superb piece of rolled loin of pork for about 10 people with stuffing balls, apple sauce and stacks of gravy. Occasionally managed to do crackling as well if I could get some! Admittedly some of the veg were prepared on another boat! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 Under the bridge at 1030 (2 hrs before low tide) gauge showing about 8' 2" . Currently moored up at Fleet dyke just before south walsham broad, having had a slow meander around it. Coffee time and the sun is still shining!! Chris and Brenda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Maybe it's time to resurrect the Cooking on a Boat thread? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 58 minutes ago, YnysMon said: Maybe it's time to resurrect the Cooking on a Boat thread? No tasty treat tonight , table booked in the Bridge Inn at Acle for 7 p.m. moored up on the free BA moorings just before the bridge and on leccy Chris and Brenda 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargeandParge Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 37 minutes ago, CeePee1952 said: No tasty treat tonight , table booked in the Bridge Inn at Acle for 7 p.m. moored up on the free BA moorings just before the bridge and on leccy Chris and Brenda Should be tasty in The Bridge we usually have a nice meal there. Kindest Regards Marge and Parge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucket Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Totally agree with M and P.......good grub at the Bridge....have a gooden.....be patient crossing the road, particularly on the way back! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 Just back from the pub, bridge safely negotiated both ways , we shared a chicken tenders with sweet chilli for a starter which was very nice, Brenda then had the scampi and cod combo and I foolishly had the sirloin 10z steak! I say foolishly cos when we paid the bill of a few pence short of 60 quid - the steak was nearly half the bill and we only had one drink each! Unfortunately, there was no specials board on show (which the steak was part of) and when the waitress mentioned it as part of the specials menu, I didn't ask how much it was - well you don't do you?? I honestly have to say that the 8oz rump steak I had at The Lion in Thurne was much better and a lot cheaper! Still, beggars can't be choosers and the good news is that we made it back to the boat before the heavens opened up again!! Tomorrow night is our last night on board and we will as always be mooring up at Thurne Dyke and having another meal in the Lion Chris and Brenda 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Enjoy a second or two drinks on board 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 59 minutes ago, LizG said: Enjoy a second or two drinks on board We are Chris and Brenda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 That last night on board is special but the worst feeling in the morning when you have to give the boat back. Enjoy your last day and night but please do not harm any ducks if you get peckish on your travels. Peckish, get it I know, I know where's the groan emoji when you need one Have a great day x 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 32 minutes ago, Gracie said: That last night on board is special but the worst feeling in the morning when you have to give the boat back. Enjoy your last day and night but please do not harm any ducks if you get peckish on your travels. Peckish, get it I know, I know where's the groan emoji when you need one Have a great day x Thank you Gracie it's a bit murky this morning here at Acle Bridge! No real plans for today apart from ending up at Thurne Dyke about 1 ish and then start getting all our stuff sorted out ready for the handover on the Saturday morning. We might have a poodle around South Walsham again this morning or even Ranworth again. Not too bothered about handing the boat back this time as we're back in 16 weeks on Royale Light 2 with our friends from Devon . Time for brekkie! Chris and Brenda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 Well, well!! We got to Thurne Dyke at 1.30 and it was almost empty! Spun the boat round in the dyke and moored up on the left bank facing towards the river (easy get out in the morning lol). Booked in at the pub for 7 for our last meal of the holiday and had a quick pint. As I type this, the dyke is almost full and mainly HW boats that I think have only just been taken over! Ouch! Just been bumped by one of them coming up the dyke just a tad too fast!! Grrrrr! And the guy at the helm was laughing as he went past!! Got the boats name and will mention it to HW tomorrow when we get back. Oh well, onwards and upwards! Chris and Brenda 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Bump the boat is obviously just a game to some idiots. As you say…grr. I was thinking of making a bee line for Thurne Dyke next Saturday morning (in search of good TV signal). Maybe Acle or St Benet's would be a better bet. Mind you, we have had an early morning ‘nudge’ from a departing privateer at Acle before now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 55 minutes ago, YnysMon said: Bump the boat is obviously just a game to some idiots. As you say…grr. I was thinking of making a bee line for Thurne Dyke next Saturday morning (in search of good TV signal). Maybe Acle or St Benet's would be a better bet. Mind you, we have had an early morning ‘nudge’ from a departing privateer at Acle before now. Good TV signal here, just back from the pub and watching the snooker Chris and Brenda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Oooo the snooker is very interesting this year. We've been watching a lot of it and usually watch the final. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 We're back home (yesterday) and sorting out all the post holiday tasks from washing to picking pooch up from the kennels and general household and garden tasks! Once we're back into our "normal" routine, I'll finish off the blog for this holiday with a few more pics and write-ups. Only 19 weeks until we're back on the Broads on HW's Royale Light 2 Chris 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 On 28/04/2023 at 19:37, YnysMon said: Bump the boat is obviously just a game to some idiots. As you say…grr. I was thinking of making a bee line for Thurne Dyke next Saturday morning (in search of good TV signal). . . . . . Stay at the end of the dyke, near the mill. It’s wider there and still close enough to the pub for a post coronation beverage. Ideal! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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