BroadScot Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Well done Geoff, Now, I aint a betting man If you discover you have forgot something....it does happen....OFTEN lol, you have Stalham very close by, to remedy that problem. We always forget summat, trouble is its usually about Scotch Corner or the A17 Sleaford turn off, the brain reminds me! As we won't hear from you for a week or so, Grace will go shoe hunting, Alan R/B will be toasting nicely on Ranworth Breeze. Young Alan will be having kittens watching their pride and joy put into the Marina. Me, well its MY turn to start counting the days till we are afloat!! Oh and David will be counting down also Iain. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hi Geoff & Wendy Well the wait is almost over one thing I should have mentioned earlier is we (and many others I think) always take a non stick frying pan (or buy one at Tesco in Stalham because we left the last one on the boat). Sometimes the frying pans provided are not non stick and a bit worn. All thats left to say is have a great time, I'm sure you will come home as addicted as the rest of us. I look forward to reading all about it when we get back Yes Iain, the clock has well and truly started for us now 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffandWendy Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 It's The Final Countdown! Just counting away the hours now and this time tomorrow, we should be on our way down the River Ant, Heading towards Ludham Bridge, depending on what time Richardson's feel confident enough with our boat handling, before handing us the keys. Now I know you are all going to miss us on here for a week, But I am sure you can manage without us, some of you will be glad of the break, from us daft old pair. But you only have yourselves to blame, for getting us hooked on this boating lark! We are about to go on an adventure of a lifetime, into the great unknown, along mighty rivers teaming with wildlife, (thank God there are no crocodiles or rapids) and meet the local people of this far away land. We will encounter much wildlife as we meander through tree clad waterways and come across strange looking craft, dug out canoes (used by many of the natives), rubber things with two paddles sticking out of the side. Salie type things in all sizes, with big triangular rags blowing in the wind. Huckleberry Fin, Mississippi Paddle Steamers full of waving tribesmen. Lots of motor powered craft of all shapes and sizes, some in colours of the rainbow. Many will be seen jostling for mooring spaces before the sun sets, on a first come first served basis, or you end up mud weighting I believe. But we intend to capture this magical land on camera, so we can share what we have seen and where we have been during our travels. So on that happy note we will bid you all farewell as we brace ourselves for this wonderful journey into the unknown. See you all soon. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Geoff says... But you only have yourselves to blame, for getting us hooked on this boating lark! Close Geoff, but in truth the person to blame is Clive Richo its one of his cruisers you have hired. WE as in the Forum, have just guided you along to your holiday. That's what its all about, helping each other when we can. Iain p.s. Don't forget to display your "L" plates 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 All thats left to do is wish you a Bon Voyage Have a great time both of you Looking forward to hearing your tales & seeing your photos when you get back :wave 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Have a really good relaxing holiday Geoff and Wendy! You will love it! can't wait to see how you got on! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Same here G&W, have a lovely time, nice and slow, relax and enjoy, will miss your entertaining posts so you will have to make up for it when you get home with a holiday tale and loads and loads of pics, all the very best, will be thinking of you Grace 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Enjoy yourselves Geoff and Wendy... and if you do pass our boat on the way to Wroxham and happen to come across some wild looking creature drifting along with the tide in a dinghy loaded with magic sponges then that will be the Mrs and I would have somehow forgot to give her the oars.... still not to worry as the tide will bring her back eventually at some stage. Car loaded and will be away shortly after the London rush has gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffandWendy Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Thank you all for your good wishes for our holiday. We wont be home until Sunday 26th as we are spending a few days in Norwich, after we hand the boat back.Thank's for the reminder on the non stick frying pan, it's now part of our luggage. Early to bed, early to rise, so we will bid you all good night and will be counting boats instead of sheep, until 4.30 am. We will be on our way at 05.30 after a light breakfast. Goodnight all until a week Sunday. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptinDread Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Saw Geoff and Wendy earlier today at horning, No doubt you'll see pictures I'm not sure if they have internet on the boat? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 We saw them on Saturday morning on their way towards Wroxham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Thanks for the update Steve Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 It looks like today is their last day. Fingers crossed Clive's team manages to get the off the boat without the need of the local constabulary and hopefully they have already booked the next trip! Looking forward to hearing how they both good on! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Wow Alan, that was a quick week! Yes, they have probably chained themselves to the handrails so they cannot get off Star Gem6 Iain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Oh No careful Iain.. You may have just given grace an idea there!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 " They have probably chained themselves to the handrails" ............... (taps finger on chin) Now there's an idea I really do hope they have fallen in love with the place and had a lovely time, I guess (hope) we will soon be finding out Grace 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Expand the band width Alan n Skipper to acomodate all of Geoffs blogs and pics! Iain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Expand the band width Alan n Skipper to acomodate all of Geoffs blogs and pics! Iain. Sorry Jonzo, I did wonder why you wanted to quickly move over to the new server..! Now I get it! (the new server is ready and waiting lol!). " They have probably chained themselves to the handrails" ............... (taps finger on chin) Now there's an idea See Iain... Lets hope Clive doesn't notice this before you come down and take Broadway in a few weeks lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Sorry Jonzo, I did wonder why you wanted to quickly move over to the new server..! Now I get it! (the new server is ready and waiting lol!). See Iain... Lets hope Clive doesn't notice this before you come down and take Broadway in a few weeks lol Weeks??? Young Alan its days laddie....TEN of them to be exact! Iain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Hmmm. I wonder if Brian Wards stock padlocks & chain.......Forum discount as well (Also tapping finger on chin) Seriously, I do hope Geoff & Wendy loved the place, they certainly had decent weather 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffandWendy Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Hello again everyone. We have just got back home (5.30 pm) and NO we did not chain ourselves to the boat. We have had a fantastic time and like I said, for some reason, we always seem to get good weather when we go on holiday and last week was just perfect. I have yet to download all our photos (loads of them) to my laptop, which will probably take me all night. Then there are the video shots as well, but don't know how these will turn out, as we have never took video shots before and I will have to edit them and make up some decent footage ready for uploading to youtube, before I can post them on here. We did quite a lot of cruising all week and used £94 of our £100 fuel allowance, but with £12 for Wroxham Bridge Pilot, we only had to pay Richardsons £6, when we checked back in. I kept a Captains log of each day of our holiday, so we have plenty to write about, which I will post on the Holiday Tales, once I have got everything sorted out. It was one of the best holidays we have ever had and we can't wait to get back there at the end of September. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Welcome back Geoff and Wendy I look forward to reading all your Holiday Tales,pics and videos when you have time to do it all. Glad you had a good weeks weather also. Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riyadhcrew Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Hi W and G, Glad you got home again OK. Looking forward to your news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 So glad you enjoyed it, but who wouldn't ? Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Welcome back guys, glad you had a good 'un. Booked next one yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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