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(Msg. 16) Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:41 pm
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TonyB <hatt.j.bennett DeleteThis @tesco.net> wrote:
> Ah, sorry I forgot to mention. Remove hat before replying, leaving just
> t.j. etc.....
Fantastic!
rgds, Alan
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(Msg. 17) Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:41 pm
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TonyB <hatt.j.bennett DeleteThis @tesco.net> wrote:
> There's a very fair chance that you'll have a nice time, will not get mugged
> or burgled, will meet
> fairly friendly and tolerant locals, get good food in selected places and
> will sleep well.
Fantastic write-up - I must visit again.
rgds, Alan
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(Msg. 18) Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 10:48 pm
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(Msg. 19) Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:05 am
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"TonyB" <hatt.j.bennett DeleteThis @tesco.net> wrote in message
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>> Fantastic write-up - I must visit again.
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>> rgds, Alan
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> Ta, I do get a bit carried away....
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> TonyB
Please do. it's probably the most helpful reply I've ever had on Usenet! >> Stay informed about: Norfolk Broads |
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(Msg. 20) Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 10:29 am
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TonyB wrote:
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>> Very good Tony! <applause>
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>> When we used to hire a boat we liked going into Norwich and spending a
>> night at
>> the boat station.
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> ome to think of it, there and Great Yarmouth are two places I wouldn't
> spend a night
> if possible, especially not a Saturday night. Not only is it noisy but
> there have been a few reports of
> boats being cast adrift. Hence it is reccommended to put your mudweight
> down the seaward side.
> I stress it's only a few reports, I've stayed in both places without any
> trouble at all. I assume Duncan is looking for something more peaceful
> though.
> TonyB
My son lives in Norwich. TBH, that part of the city, down by the river
at the end of Price of Wales Road, isn't the nicest bit. You seem to
have a choice between tying up near all the nightspots, or adjacent to
the main ring road.
Andy >> Stay informed about: Norfolk Broads |
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(Msg. 21) Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:53 pm
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Long experience of these things suggests an incompetent artist who has never
been on a boat!
(Speaking as a moderately competent artist who has:-))
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Yrs Quilly
"John Seager" <jseager.TakeThisOut@NOSPAMhsrc.ac.za> wrote in message
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> "TonyB" <hatt.j.bennett.TakeThisOut@tesco.net> wrote in message
> news:-rWdnbBDi6f31f3anZ2dnUVZ8smgnZ2d@bt.com...
>> snip
>> I have sailed Fair Lady and Camellia several times, Fair Lady seems to be
>> no longer available, probably sold, but Camellia is still in hire.
>> http://www.norfolk-broads.com/
>> snip
>> TonyB
>
> While having a quick look at some of the yachts on offer I came across the
> plan view of America,
> http://www.norfolk-broads.com/boats/boatinfo.php?boat=1 and was surprised
> to see an engine right in the bow. Is this an outboard, to be fitted when
> the quant pole isn't sufficient, or do they really fit some kind of sail
> drive in the bow?
> John.
> >> Stay informed about: Norfolk Broads |
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