http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk This is THE place to discuss issues about the Norfolk Broads, Holidays on the Norfolk Broads, amenities. Or just somewhere to find others interested in the Norfolk Broads area. en-us Copyright 2006 Y2K Internet Technologies http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/rss/docs.cfm Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:15:00 GMT http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/Norfolk100.gif http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk 100 10 Andyfish complained: Smellyloo, I reckon if you wanted to view the river without cruisers spoiling your view you could find many places without having to go to the trouble of a popular riverside pub with moorings for said craft! load of cobblers springs to mind! When I visit Horning I like to enjoy a pint at lunchtime in a riverside pub. The ample parking, large outdoor area and a large boat sales area makes that particular area an attractive location. My opinion might be a load of cobblers but it is my opinion and observation. From memory their seems to be quite a lot of mooring space available there so to reserve the area in front of the pub garden for small craft would be more than acceptible if indeed that is the wishes of the landlord. http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=19&Topic=15439&srow=308&erow=318 smellyloo@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (smellyloo) Sun, 01 Aug 2010 08:06:41 GMT Pubs and Restaurants http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=19&Topic=15439 Pauline, both guests, for that is what they are, have inevitably, although probably not intentionally, set themselves up as targets. That is the way of public life. One is chair of an influential forum, the other a consultant that has undertaken the thorny job of branding the Broads. Inevitably both will become targets, either of praise or of criticism. Both, I suspect, are perfectly capable of taking flak and answering it, and both are perfectly capable of ignoring or rising above that that they consider irrelevant to the debate. If either or both thought that they were in for an easy ride then I would accuse them of naivety, but I really don't think that that is the case. Both, until you pulled the plug, had stood up for themselves in a courteous and able manner. And now we have unanswered questions. The image that is portrayed of Broadland is of immense importance, it has to be just right. A very striking and recognizable logo has been presented, but is the motif the most obvious choice? Not an unreasonable question. It is Broads Tourism Forum members more than any others, BA included, who are insistent on the use of the National Park tag-line, their Chairman has put his head above the parapet, wonderful, and he has taken issue with the questions. Great, what open dialogue is all about, thank you Ian. So political debate is not what the forum is about, maybe, but it is part of life, and, in this case, it is about the image that is portrayed of Broadland OUR Broadland. It may be of no interest to many, but it effects us all. Back to the NP issue, it is, whether folk like it or not, all part and parcel of the issue. Sailing Sloth nailed it, absolutely bang on target. The Broads is not just another national park, it is The Broads. We all know the reality, the Broads is a member of that family, right and proper it is too. We all know that full membership is impossible without an overhaul of primary legislation, that is not going to happen. But we have an authority that appears to be unaware that the Broads is the Broads, and that their quest for NP membership should only be secondary to that. It is all about image, which started off as the whole crux of this debate. The question of NP status is all part and parcel of the image, can't be ignored. Pauline, I am not alone on this issue. I had some pretty strident e-mails this morning regarding the BA's behaviour at a recent event. One writer was seriously concerned at the level of underlying discontent in regard to the BA. Once again, it all boils down to image. Image is important, something that can withstand strident discussion rather than wooly debate. Simon Middleton has done his job, as a trained and qualified graphic designer I admire the new logo's simplicity and impact. It will become recognisable, once people learn what it is. But is the motif one that people would instantly associate with The Broads? Well, I don't think that it is, in fact I think that it is a poor choice. Only my opinion, but what is Simon's response? Jenny Morgan, A vane, a boat, but not a bird. http://www.drascombe-association.org.uk/index.php The Broads is The Broads, it is NOT a National Park. Parliament says so!! And so does DEFRA and the Ordnance Survey!! This message was edited by JennyMorgan on Aug-1-10 @ 9:57 AM http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=21&Topic=21305&srow=1&erow=3 JennyMorgan@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (JennyMorgan) Sun, 01 Aug 2010 07:54:51 GMT Gossip http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=21&Topic=21305 Hi sorry your looking to leave us up north and move south, Have you seeked help in this matter and it's not a mid life issue. I know your not sure lol as your picking the A1 instead of the M1. Siddy http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=45&Topic=21304&srow=1&erow=7 Siddy@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Siddy) Sun, 01 Aug 2010 07:45:56 GMT New Members http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=45&Topic=21304 Tea. Mr Rondonay has muesli. Watch the world and wake up. More tea. Go sailing in the Whimp And more tea.. More sailing... Then BRUNCH which will be full English as above and keep us going to teatime at least. :) Pauline “The wonder is always new that any sane man can be a sailor.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Unintentional Forum Girly Swot 30.10.09 2.7.10 This message was edited by Rondonay on Aug-1-10 @ 9:37 AM http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=24&Topic=20199&srow=23&erow=33 Rondonay@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Rondonay) Sun, 01 Aug 2010 07:35:03 GMT Cooking On A Boat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=24&Topic=20199 I do beleive I've never met him ;p Griff 'Broad Ambition' - 'Dreams do come true' - Afloat at last 06-10-07 Forum Manly Swot 30-07-10 www.grifftile.co.uk http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=16811&srow=1132&erow=1142 BroadAmbition@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (BroadAmbition) Sun, 01 Aug 2010 07:17:31 GMT General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=16811 Because there is relatively fewer people on the Southern Broads, you'll find that in order to survive most pubs cater to the locals, and as a consequence almost all the pubs serve several good real-ales. The same can't be said for some of the establishments up North. There are one or two that IMO can be a bit hit and miss, but I generally find the worst pub on the Southern Rivers is no worse than an average pub on the Northern ones. http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=19&Topic=21302&srow=1&erow=4 Pandora-3@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Pandora-3) Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:46:44 GMT Pubs and Restaurants http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=19&Topic=21302 Also in Horning there is the New Inn and the recently re-opened Ferry, both have their own riverside moorings so you should manage, you need to ring and pre-book the New Inn mooring and table in advance and Gus will help you moor up and assist you into the pub if needed, very helpful chap he is. As said Bridge Inn at Acle is a must imho. Stokesby Ferry also has mooring right outside the pub, best to ring them and explain you limited walking abilities too. The Rising Sun at Coltishall, again moor right outside the pub, very popular though. Hotel Wroxham is even closer to the jetty a distance of all of 3 yards, Kings head at Wroxham again with own moorings. The Lion at Thurne could be a possibility if you take your boat as far down the dyke as the public moorings go, that would leave a walk of around 50 odd yds. Sutton Hotel again with chosen spot would be around 50 odd yards too. Hope this helps, Griff 'Broad Ambition' - 'Dreams do come true' - Afloat at last 06-10-07 Forum Manly Swot 30-07-10 www.grifftile.co.uk http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=21297&srow=1&erow=8 BroadAmbition@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (BroadAmbition) Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:01:40 GMT General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=21297 may be able to help sent pm :) http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=30&Topic=21303&srow=1&erow=3 n.city@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (n.city) Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:42:47 GMT Boating Bits & Bobs http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=30&Topic=21303 Hi Carkus, terribly sorry about misspeling your name, but it is very early on a sunday morning. Mick and all http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=21273&srow=2&erow=12 HeartsDesire@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (HeartsDesire) Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:15:41 GMT General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=21273 [quote] you will need to ensure that any changeover switch, will switch both the live and the neutral. [/quote] In electrical language this is called a double pole changeover switch, this will switch both live and neutral. Grendel http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=21286&srow=1&erow=4 Grendel@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Grendel) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:49:15 GMT Broads Boat Owners Q & A http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=21286 Hi I only just then covered this is a different thread however, I will repeat something I previously advised (due to legal reasons!!! :gasp: ) which was 'please make sure your system is 100% safe, if any doubt please get a qualified person to sort it' Its really not worth the risk :( The charger is simple however, the shore power is more involved and a bit too complicated to discuss on here. If you are passing Ludham Bridge Boatyard just call in and ask for myself and I will hopefully show you some boats we have recently installed systems on. This generally goes for anyone who is considering installing a 240v system, charges and inverters etc. Its better to be safe than sorry! Kindest Regards Jason They say that 'Hard work never killed anyone' however, sleepless nights, stress, not taking breaks and not eating correctly may just get you there early!! http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=25&Topic=21300&srow=1&erow=2 SOS247@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (SOS247) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:45:07 GMT Boats http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=25&Topic=21300 A quick glance through the B.C.U handbook (an excellent publication a bit like Hamilton's but covers the UK ) reveals river miles free from motorised craft outnumber river miles navigable by motorised craft by about ten to one. Boaters on the Broards should be campaining a lot harder for restoration of the locks and navigations that are closed to us. If the restorations in the rest of the country were mirrored here we would have a system half as big again Many Thanks Tim http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=21274&srow=41&erow=51 Tim@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Tim) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:14:55 GMT General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=21274 Sorry I didn't answer your full question - Clean fresh water flush, it looks better in the bowl! As Broads river water is normally a green colour, and leaves a messy scum around the nice new toilet bowl. Frsh water is slightly more expensive to install, as you need to be 100% sure bacteria don't get back into the main fresh waster system. We just use a header tank with ball cock. However, some people still choose a non return valve system........ but you wont find me brushing my teeth on these boats!!! :lol: They say that 'Hard work never killed anyone' however, sleepless nights, stress, not taking breaks and not eating correctly may just get you there early!! http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=21301&srow=1&erow=3 SOS247@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (SOS247) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:28:20 GMT Broads Boat Owners Q & A http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=21301 goodfortune: an unfortunate connotation that passed me by at the time; maybe I ought kill myself off and resurrect myself as Miss Anne Thropist http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=21298&srow=3&erow=13 ABC123@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (ABC123) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:22:58 GMT General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=21298 Not sure if link will fix but looks like this was mentioned awhile ago. [url=http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22andTopic=8792]http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22andTopic=8792[/url] If I have done this right there should be a link above. Brian http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=21299&srow=1&erow=3 suki750@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (suki750) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:10:51 GMT General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=21299 Well I'm reading this thead and replying using my BlackBerry and I have to say it's pretty quick at the moment. BTW, I'm on the boat at Belaugh. Steve. I know me pointy end from me blunt end! http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=27&Topic=21290&srow=2&erow=12 Steve51@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Steve51) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:03:56 GMT Forum FAQ http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=27&Topic=21290 The 4.108 supplied to the Norfolk Broads hire fleets were normally set to a maximum of 3000rpm at the factory, however even injection pumps get changed over the years, so it could be set to anything! Also at Brooms they restricted the engines, sometimes on cable travel etc or at the pump?? Just for info the BMC1.5 was rated at about the same power as the 4.108,. Engine manuals can be misleading as the cover an engine 'range'. Perkins also produced hundreds of different 4.108's, these were supplied and then sometimes altered at the dealers around the country. Its very difficult to tell if your engine is down on power, but as its been mentioned all things like the fuel, or fuel filters, or air intake filter, or tappets, or a slight slipage in B/W clutch, or worn/incorrect propeller or even a bow heavy boat etc etc can cause the engine to work harder to produce the same output. There are loads of items that can be checked, but Im guessing your boat and engine are still in perfect order but just worn, unless its suddenly altered?? If you are calling past it should only take me 10mins to do the checks if required and im happy to do this without a charge as I enjoy this type of issue! The checks really need to be done with a calibrated rpm meter, as your VDO tacho could even be faulty!! All the best Regards Jason PS Thank you buffalobill glad you are up and running again They say that 'Hard work never killed anyone' however, sleepless nights, stress, not taking breaks and not eating correctly may just get you there early!! http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=21284&srow=7&erow=17 SOS247@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (SOS247) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:03:30 GMT Broads Boat Owners Q & A http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=21284 Good to see there is now an Isabelle class too... http://www.thegoodboatcompany.com/index.php?option=com_contentandview=articleandid=30:isabelleandcatid=20:isabelleandItemid=2 Dan http://www.fbwilds.horning.org.uk (My website on the Caribbean bathtub!) http://www.dhorner.horning.org.uk (My General Boating Website) http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=20&Topic=19860&srow=1&erow=7 DanHorner@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (DanHorner) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:32:40 GMT Boatyards http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=20&Topic=19860 Thanks for the kind words about Albion Griff. If you go to the website and talk to the Charter Secretary you can already book provisionally for next year!! :) And note members get cheaper rates ;p http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=23&Topic=11755&srow=573&erow=583 Marshman@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Marshman) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:07:29 GMT Holiday Tales http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=23&Topic=11755 We are moving house and we are downsizing. I've been de-cluttering and going through old books to go to charity shops. One of them is The Art of Course Sailing, a must read for many of you. So I thought someone on here might want it (I have read and enjoyed, but being the female of the species.. erm.. we don't come out too well in the book so I have no desire to read it again!). If anybody wishes to have the book, PM me and the first one to do so can get my copy. Otherwise it is headed for Oxfam. http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=20784&srow=22&erow=32 Jillywix@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Jillywix) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:25:42 GMT General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=20784 We'll be coming up from London so good to know about Sainsbury's and also about the cooking utensils too. Thank you. http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=21295&srow=1&erow=8 Kathryn123@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Kathryn123) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:56:18 GMT General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=21295 Ermmmm...... How about (seriously) THE BROADS - not a National Park but a National Treasure That gets both points across. http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=21276&srow=16&erow=26 goodfortune@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (goodfortune) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:17:23 GMT General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=21276 This level of service is of no surprise at all for those of us that are regular users. Anything less would be the surprise!!!! Don't let the word get around too far of we will struggle to book ;p All the best. TTFN Regards Mick http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=20&Topic=21288&srow=1&erow=4 MickK@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (MickK) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:00:14 GMT Boatyards http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=20&Topic=21288 The longer you wait the more pleasure at seeing those places you remember and the pleasure of the easy going life, do not ever say never again!!! Ranoe01 http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=45&Topic=21296&srow=1&erow=4 Ranoe@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Ranoe) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:54:05 GMT New Members http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=45&Topic=21296 P38 would do or if there is a lot to be done U-pol Smooth 7 which is easy to snad down you will need to ensure that the surface is properly degreased and dry. Two pack is hard wearing but also more brittle so I would go with a single pack non slip deck paint especially if the deck flexes a bit. If you try searching this site you will in fact find a previous thread in the past 6 months on the same subject. Bill...(The Ancient Mardler) http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=21294&srow=1&erow=3 billmaxted@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (billmaxted) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:23:20 GMT Broads Boat Owners Q & A http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=38&Topic=21294 Enjoyed reading that Taylor Gang! From personal experience I can say that male French visitors seem to be a lot easier than female ones - some years ago we had two boys from the same family (separate visits) and managed to teach both of them to pronounce the voiced th sound (GareTH, KeiTH)by the end of their visits - with quite a few laughs. Our exchange was private between the two families, no agencies involved and it was good. Our son and I made a short return visit to Poitiers which was exhausting, saying everything twice, first in French then in English for our son who was still learning the language at 13yo. For a few days after I had to stop myself. Please carry on giving your Broads holiday accounts on future visits, it's a highlight of the forum to read others' tales while we are at home in the Northwest. :) http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=23&Topic=21292&srow=1&erow=2 goodfortune@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (goodfortune) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:59:12 GMT Holiday Tales http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=23&Topic=21292 I've resurrected this thread because I need a bit advice. I've bought a Vodafone PAYG dongle as recommended by most (Note: the data allowance does now have an expiry, it only lasts 30 days, but to be fair the dongle only cost 20 quid with GB Pounds 15 credit already on it) I'm not overly bothered about having a signal every day as I'm on the boat to chill out not surf the net, but I will need it on a few occasions. Now after Griff's triumph in the quiz last night I definitely want to be able to join in the quiz next week. He might never win again and I can't pass up the chance of winding him up while he is trying to type questions, spot answers and count scores, like he does to the rest of us. So where should I definitely NOT be next Friday night? Everyone talks of the black spots, now I know that Loddon is a sod for a mobile signal, but where else should I avoid going on the days when I need to make contact with the real world? My vodafone mobile seems to work most of the time, not be a techie I've no idea whether this means that the dongle will work or not! :confuse: :quest: Charlie forum girly swot-25/6/10 and 23/7/10 - must have more control and quit when I am ahead! http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=43&Topic=18447&srow=21&erow=31 Charlie@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Charlie) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:58:32 GMT Geeks Korner http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=43&Topic=18447 Thankyou for your comments so far and all this will be taken 'on board' in our decision making ! Thanks again :) Nick Barton http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=21289&srow=1&erow=4 barty@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (barty) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:19:52 GMT General Chat http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=22&Topic=21289 Hi Micks friend. :) Thanks for the photo. Glad to know its a nice boat. Previously we have been on bigger boats with more people on board but this year we are going on 2 separate ones. If you can think of anything we need to know or pack before we set off please let us know! I promise to look after it for you for next year! Oh....one very important question. Does it have wine glasses?? ;) When rats leave a sinking ship where exactly do they think they're going?? http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=37&Topic=21249&srow=1&erow=7 Helenhighwater@the-norfolk-broads.co.uk (Helenhighwater) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:46:46 GMT Hire Boats Q & A http://www.the-norfolk-broads.co.uk/replytotopic.cfm?Forum=37&Topic=21249