Quiet and Peaceful 5

[Hylander]

Now you have been around most of the Broads in December can you let us know what the availability of water and pumps outs were there for you.

 

 

[NorfolkNog]

Nice and quiet down Thurne Dyke this morning  

[NorfolkNog]

Downtown Potter Heigham. Six foot three on the Bridge gauge which is not bad for this time of year. 

[NorfolkNog]

58 minutes ago, Hylander said:

Now you have been around most of the Broads in December can you let us know what the availability of water and pumps outs were there for you.

 

 

Hi Monica

Pump outs at Brooms, Goodchilds (probably) Horning Marina Services, Boulters, Ludham Bridge, quite possibly Moonfleet but not Richardsons. Sutton Staithe quite likely. There may well be more. 

Water at Ranworth, Horning Marina Services, Brooms, Reedham (bring your own Hose), Faircraft Loynes, Bridgecraft would probably let you fill up. The water was on at Loddon but it's not always. Goodchilds. Pontoon at Oulton Broad.

I'll have a think about any more. I can say we've never had any issues with either. It helps to be a bit frugal, shower every other day if you can and use pub toilets etc.  

[NorfolkNog]

The ducks have been enjoying Mrs Nog's corn again 

[NorfolkNog]

Lathams full of tat but Mrs Nog loves browsing around  

[Hylander]

I popped into Lathams about a fortnight ago and got most of my Christmas Cards, wrapping papers, Ribbon for wrapping, labels, bows well you name I got it.   Their Christmas crackers are always good as with their candles.    Fortnum and Mason it isnt but who can afford that.

[NorfolkNog]

1 hour ago, Hylander said:

I popped into Lathams about a fortnight ago and got most of my Christmas Cards, wrapping papers, Ribbon for wrapping, labels, bows well you name I got it.   Their Christmas crackers are always good as with their candles.    Fortnum and Mason it isnt but who can afford that.

Oh indeed, the Christmas Grotto was amazing. Meant to take a photo but forgot 

[NorfolkNog]

Moored at Poppy's gaff 

Bit disappointed with White Horse. 2 Woodfordes on so supping Ghost Ship. No sign of any Humpty Dumpty though 

[NorfolkNog]

Lovely roaring fire though and very Chrismassy  

[BroadScot]

10 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said:

No sign of any Humpty Dumpty though 

Are you sure Howard?  

[NorfolkNog]

    

[Hylander]

Where is Poppy's gaff?

[NorfolkNog]

I'd better leave that to Poppy, Monica in case I blow his cover 

[Hylander]

I was interested to see where the mooring is?    I have been sending the photos to my elderly sister and needed to put a place to the photo.

[BuffaloBill]

M....it's Upton Dyke 

[NorfolkNog]

11 minutes ago, Hylander said:

I was interested to see where the mooring is?    I have been sending the photos to my elderly sister and needed to put a place to the photo.

Sorry Monica, only joking. Upton Dyke it is. And very quiet and peaceful too. You can't beat it 

[Hylander]

Thank you Bill,  now I can send it to her.   She wont know one mooring from the next but it is keeping us and her occupied with the Broads at a time when we normally are not seeing any of it.     It looks rather tight to turn up there.

[BroadScot]

2 minutes ago, Hylander said:

It looks rather tight to turn up there.

Monica THAT is soooo true, it is tight up there in the season. Just now, Howard has loads of room!

Iain.

[NorfolkNog]

It is tight but with care you can usually moor without any problem. Just take it slow and steady and turn with ropes if necessary. I've done it loads of times and touch wood, never had a problem. 

Monica, sorry about the Poppy's gaff bit, just my silly sense of humour. 

[Hylander]

Would you say that a boat like Pacific Diamond would be just too long to turn up there.  I would think so.

[NorfolkNog]

I have seen forty footers up there and it can be done. However it's more comfortable with a smaller boat. 

[BroadScot]

2 hours ago, Hylander said:

Would you say that a boat like Pacific Diamond would be just too long to turn up there.  I would think so.

Hi Monica,

I have turned a Bounty 37' there, but only by using mostly the ropes. 

Iain.

[NorfolkNog]

Well this is the end 

Massive thank you to Stephanie and Mark for putting up with us. What a fantastic friendly, family run yard. Not used them before so very impressed 

Oh, and despite the rumours you may read in other places Mark and Stephanie are most definitely here to stay   and the longer the better I say. Fantastic yard. 

The 2 ex Alpha boots will look stunning when refurbed too. 

Finally a massive thank you to everyone who has liked and commented on this thread.

And many thanks to Monica and others who wished us a fair wind across Breydon.   

[BroadScot]

Thank You Howard for sharing your holiday with us all. Do have a safe journey home. Oh BTW give the old liver a rest after all that Ale drinking in the past week!

If you are still at the yard, could you ask them why they have never used Barnes Bridge as a boat name, since the early 70's? I only used that yard once, on Barnes Bridge.

Iain