Quiet and Peaceful 3

[ExMemberBobdog]

Well I heard that the Bure was a bit overcrowded this morning, with a beer guzzling Yorkshireman, so I headed out of Womack and turned upriver to pick up some fuel at Herbert Woods, before venturing under t'bridge (as no doubt our northern friend would have it) and onwards to Hickling (passing by the sunken G&H barge en-route).  Moored up for coffee and sandwiches.  Spotted a couple of kingfishers (birds, not lagers) and several marsh harriers, then meandered back to Womack in the afternoon.

[riyadhcrew]

Littlesprite,

 

Said the masochist to the sadist - "HIT ME, BEAT ME, HURT ME!!!! Said the sadist to the masochist - "NO"!!! lol.

[NorfolkNog]

Having a Norfolk Nog in the Ferry, Horning. Arguably the best thing Woodfordes do.

Great pleasure to meet member Tony at the Staithe.

[fishtone]

Lovely to meet you and Mrs Nog this afternoon at Horning  really enjoying your log and your pics,

[JawsOrca]

For the attention of the forum moderators,

 

I always thought under the term of our TOS, intentionally making posts designed to upset other members was a no-no,

Howard is posting stories and pictures, with the sole purpose of winding me up, all done whilst sampling the delights of Norfolk pubs.

 

I'm green with envy Howard, keep the stories coming after all I am a masochist.

 

Martin, I'm with you on this one.. although I tried to get this post modded earlier and everyone just laughed at me.. appalling... I would try the report button but I don't think that would work...

 

I've been up to the broads in the winter before and I'm sure I've seen it busier than this.. Mr and Mrs Nog have clearly picked the best week! Keep enjoying and keep the pictures coming 

[Broads01]

The other boat at Ranworth is a Faircraft Loynes dual steer. So not only do those guys hire in the middle of winter, they sit out on deck whilst they're doing it. Rock on!

[NorfolkNog]

Lovely to meet you and Mrs Nog this afternoon at Horning  really enjoying your log and your pics,

Hi Tony

Great pleasure to meet you too and many thanks for the kind comments about the pics

[NorfolkNog]

Doombar is spreading like Japenese Knotweed but had a very nice drop of Adnams in the Swan which was decked out in fine festive style

[NorfolkNog]

A relatively warm but breezy morning here in Horning.

Heading for GY today, only one day left, sob

[Gracie]

Howard, that mooring outside the Swan gives me the shivers, I had to moor up there on our hen party on a warm bank holiday in May with every one and their mother sitting outside having a drink (did good though) I know that heavy hearted feeling at the end of a holiday, you'll just have to drown your sorrows with a pint of ale or two 

 

grace

[NorfolkNog]

Just waiting for the Bridge Inn to open

Not Doombar again.......... :-o

[NorfolkNog]

Love the snowman and Santa on the roof at Bridgecraft :-)

[NorfolkNog]

Howard, that mooring outside the Swan gives me the shivers, I had to moor up there on our hen party on a warm bank holiday in May with every one and their mother sitting outside having a drink (did good though) I know that heavy hearted feeling at the end of a holiday, you'll just have to drown your sorrows with a pint of ale or two 

 

grace

Thanks Grace I'll do my best!

Know what you mean about mooring with an audience!

[Happy]

Gracie.  So what did you have to do to get a mooring outside the Swan?!.....  In my many years of Broads cruising its always been full every time i've passed.  Regards Alan.    

[BroadScot]

I think in forty years or so I have managed to get moored up near The Swan four times. Once behind the RiverBoat, Once right in front of the Swan in 1975 and twice on the public area. Its pure luck to get moored up there.

 

Iain

[Baitrunner]

Grace I noticed you mentioned pole dancing in the Christmas carol post. I do hope it had nothing to do with your ability to get a space outside the Swan? I know what you hen parties are like

[Gracie]

Alan (Happy) Nothing exciting I'm afraid, as Iain says we just got lucky, to be honest we wanted The New Inn but there was no way I was going to attempt a stern on mooring even if Gus was there to help, rather be a coward than an embarrassed wreck (me and the boat) Sorry Howard for going off topic

 

Grace

 

p.s Just read Marks post, no pole dancing, might have had something to do with the mooning and flashing though 

[BroadScot]

Kindly get back to the Nogs thread please  We dont want Howard mooning or pole vaulting now do we?

 

 

Iain.

[Baitrunner]

If that's what it takes to get a mooring spot all I can say is watch out when the weather gets warmer. Not much to see this time of year

[NorfolkNog]

No worries folks

After every pub on the Northern Rivers being awash with Doombar I was afraid it could have spread to the Bridge Inn. But Phil is very much on the ball where beer is concerned and he guided me to A Good Stuffing a Wells beer and what superb stuff it was. Packed with hoppy flavour it went down a treat. I was quite gutted we had to leave to catch the tide.

The Bridge is an excellent pub. The beer, the food and the service and welcome are all superb.

Santa pays visit on Saturday 20th and I've hopefully got the festive opening times too. The New Years Eve looks cracker and the Christmas menu very tempting.

Pop in if you can, you will not be disappointed

[NorfolkNog]

Approaching Breydon Bridge, Mrs Nog at the helm

[NorfolkNog]

Getting a bit choppy but OK so far, SR coping well

[NorfolkNog]

Safely across Breydon - phew

[BroadScot]

Getting a bit choppy but OK so far, SR coping well

Oh you canny beat a guid rough Braydon Crossing

 

 

Iain.

[NorfolkNog]

All very festive in the Reedham Ferry tonight with a very nice drop of Ferrymans aka Little Sharpie

Very sad as have to return SR tomorrow :-( :-(