Early Risers.

[The White Rabbit]

Reading about sailing on the Broads, I'm reminded of a book recounting the (alleged) exploits/mishaps of boat-hiring on the Broads: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/book-search/title/the-art-of-coarse-sailing/author/michael-green/  (other selling platforms are available... ) 

 

It was an introduction into the world of coarse 'activities' and an inspiration for some modelling cameos. Perhaps not as good as Jerome K Jerome's classics, but it passes the time nicely. For some of us, sailing is often better in contemplation or memory than in the doing. 

[tigerburnie]

The fishing tackle shop was never owned by Roys, other than that............................................can't think of many. I first visited in 1954, I can't remember if Roys was there then, we got a cruiser from Blakes with a sailing dinghy on the back for my Dad. I have spent many years fishing on the Broads, often got mentioned in the EDP newspaper back in the day, I still have one relative living nearby. I intend to have a fishing holiday on the Broads, maybe next year, but doubt I will arrive on a steam hauled train as I did the first time.

[Danemouth]

2 hours ago, TheQ said:

That's clever, there isn't a cop shop in Wroxham.. It's in Effin clown town.. 

Do they mention Roy's?  The cop shop is next door... 

 

 

No they don't. The books are by David Blake, I will admit they are read once and forget

 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08FF9LNW4?pf_rd_r=97E4BA9D2THX348KXEPW&pf_rd_p=e632fea2-678f-4848-9a97-bcecda59cb4e

 

Dave

Edited August 23, 2020 by Danemouth

[PhilJ W]

Afternoon all from Estuary-Land. Had to pop into Tess Coes this afternoon as the milk was running rather low. Picked up a loaf of bread while I was about it. Five day forecast is a bit of wind and rain especially on Wednesday but the bank holiday weekend will be dry if a bit cold.

22 minutes ago, Danemouth said:

 

 

No they don't. The books are by David Blake, I will admit they are read once and forget

 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08FF9LNW4?pf_rd_r=97E4BA9D2THX348KXEPW&pf_rd_p=e632fea2-678f-4848-9a97-bcecda59cb4e

 

Dave

That first review was pretty scathing, in that case I don't think I'll bother.

[TheQ]

1 hour ago, simontaylor484 said:

Is the cop shop in clown town owned by Roys as well as everything  else

It was probably paid for by them when they built the extended store next door. 

[TheQ]

1 hour ago, The White Rabbit said:

Reading about sailing on the Broads, I'm reminded of a book recounting the (alleged) exploits/mishaps of boat-hiring on the Broads: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/book-search/title/the-art-of-coarse-sailing/author/michael-green/  (other selling platforms are available... ) 

 

It was an introduction into the world of coarse 'activities' and an inspiration for some modelling cameos. Perhaps not as good as Jerome K Jerome's classics, but it passes the time nicely. For some of us, sailing is often better in contemplation or memory than in the doing. 

I have that book,  most of the stories are true if not all consecutively and most relate to today. 

[TheQ]

1 hour ago, tigerburnie said:

The fishing tackle shop was never owned by Roys, other than that............................................can't think of many. I first visited in 1954, I can't remember if Roys was there then, we got a cruiser from Blakes with a sailing dinghy on the back for my Dad. I have spent many years fishing on the Broads, often got mentioned in the EDP newspaper back in the day, I still have one relative living nearby. I intend to have a fishing holiday on the Broads, maybe next year, but doubt I will arrive on a steam hauled train as I did the first time.

Roy's have been in Hoveton since 1899...

The fishing shop, if you mean the one on the road between Roy's and the Railway Station. Is there but not there. 

Last year in strange circumstances the fishing shop  was kicked out of the premises,  they are part of Angling Direct. Then after several months a different fishing shop opened in the same premises.. 

Angling Direct have found a different premises in Wroxham. 

Edited August 23, 2020 by TheQ

[TheQ]

Interesting reading the titles of the books, 

They are all based in 

"Broadlands" which is where

"St Benets" is, I regularly sail past there  especially in the 

"Three Rivers" race, during which you are not allowed to use any

"Moorings" but you sail past the river to

"Horsey Mere" which is very close to where I'm sat, if it weren't for trees, I'd be able to see it. 

 

I've never read the books because I generally don't read fiction.. 

Edited August 23, 2020 by TheQ

[simontaylor484]

There are several sets of similar detective book's available on kindle unlimited. The quality varies as does the locale where they are set from Northumberland to the Lincolnshire fenland to Oxfordshire and Somerset. For a subscription of £7.99 a month its not bad. I have no connection with the service except i have used

[Barry O]

Evening. Nearly the last of Purley Oaks extensive Model Railway collection is now on EBay.

 

As mentioned we did a bit of travelling last week. We haven't been to Beamish for years (I highly recommend a visit).

 

They have finished the new Bakery 

 

 

as well as the Barclays Bank

 

 

The "new" church and a "Hearse" garage

 

 

This brought back a lot of memories.. my Mum used to work in Broughs in Peterlee (I used to help there sometimes on Saturdays)

 

The "Durham Health and Holiday Resort".. someone really was having a laugh!

 

Baz

 

[iL Dottore]

“Messing about in boats“ what a quintessentially British pastime. Of course other countries have yachting, sailing and other maritime enjoyments but only the British can truly “mess about in boats“. I would argue that “messing about in boats“ is the Maritime equivalent of another quintessentially British activity: that of “pottering about the house”. In both instances things get done, but in a very relaxed, amiable and low stress way. Quite frankly, I can’t see other great maritime nations, – such as the Netherlands and Spain – coming up with a story like Swallows and Amazons. Probably the definitive “messing about in boats“ story.
For me, messing about in boats means an off-season canal boat holiday. Something alas, Mrs iD has tried once or twice and now absolutely refuses to countenance. I even suggested, by way of compromise, that we do a canal boat holiday in either Holland or France on a wide beam boat with no locks to open. I thought it would be perfect: get some lifejackets for the doggies, plenty of top-notch food and drink and head down the Canal du Midi after the French have gone back to school and leisurely cruise in the early autumn sunshine. Sadly, she remains unconvinced.
Still, matters aquatic are not off the table. She is, in principle, in agreement with me about taking the doggies to The Seaside. Either to this dog friendly island off the North coast of Holland, or perhaps we’d travel somewhat further and explore the North Sea around Sylt.
Much talk has been posted on these pages lately about the Norfolk Broads, sadly, the Broads - along with the Scottish highlands and the Hebrides  - are one of those areas that I have not yet visited in the UK. Maybe in 2022?

And on that note, I bid you all a splendid Sunday evening. I am off to play with my Battleship in the bath (it’s the end of August, time for my yearly visit to a tub full of hot, soapy, water)

iD

[New Haven Neil]

Evening.

 

Decorating completed a day early, due to pretty miserable weather today!  So both of us were full on to get it done, meaning I can play out tomorrow - there's a bike club run as a memorial to a founding member who passed away a couple of years ago.

 

Decorating this modest, modern 2 bed bungalow is a breeze compared to the rambling old Edwardian house we used to have, thankfully. 

[New Haven Neil]

iD mentioning the Canal du Midi puts me in mind of the Rick Stein foodie programme where he travelled it whilst being stuffed with the sort of grub that iD likes!  I enjoyed the series, but not bothered about the foodie side i'm afraid, but I was surprised to see the canal ended somewhere I have been. Well not where it strictly ends, but Steiny went on to Port de Bouc, near Fos, where I once went on a ship!  My first taste of real French croissants...oh maybe I do like the foodie bits!

[brianusa]

12 hours ago, New Haven Neil said:

Today will mostly be finishing painting the lounge by the look of it.  Joy.  Still, it releases the first part of next week for whatever I want to do! 

I'm always amazes at what you guys do around the house.  I wouldn't know where to start, so I give whomever a call and have them do the fixing, whatever it may be.  I would rather have it done properly than have me mess it all up and I never touch anything I know nothing about, which covers a lot!

       Brian.

[figworthy]

4 hours ago, The White Rabbit said:

Reading about sailing on the Broads, I'm reminded of a book recounting the (alleged) exploits/mishaps of boat-hiring on the Broads: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/book-search/title/the-art-of-coarse-sailing/author/michael-green/  (other selling platforms are available... ) 

 

 

I suspect that this one will fall foul of the site filters, so I'll have to spell it.

 

Sierra Oscar Delta (apostrophe) Sierra

Law of the Sea

Is (to me anyway) another amusing book relating to sailing.  It is based on a set of letters between Uncle and Nephew.

 

Adrian

[Gwiwer]

Phew!  

 

450 miles driving completed over the weekend.  Today's jaunt took us on an indirect course through the Surrey Hill AONB pausing for lunch at Leith Hill.  We then drove south mostly long the old Roman Stane Street, now the A29, to the delightful village of Graffham nestling beneath the South Downs.  Return was by way of a courtesy call to Petworth station and the former Marazion Pullman cars now restored to residential use there.  We continued via Burton Mill Pond, Bignor (though not stopping at the booked-out Roman Villa) and once more up the A29.  That joins the A24 at Beare Green at which point I diverted through the lanes once more and via Newdigate and Brockham to Dorking.  The final scenic stretch was up onto Ranmore Common and through the lanes to Effingham before returning by way of Esher to the Hill of Strawberries.

 

I expected MAMILs.  We found them by the dozen.  Many were respectful road-sharers if at times slow to get past.  A few caused us to wait in passing bays as they climbed gamely up the steep narrow lanes.  A few were simply arrogant and refused to fall into single file in traffic instead riding two and even three abreast to ensure no-one could pass.  And not checking behind for traffic.  A couple of c0ckwombles haring dangerously around the lanes in their shiny new 20-reg BMWs caused some nervous moments.  One had an ear pressed to a phone and was looking any way but at the road ahead as he approached us on a single-track road at some speed.  He bounced off the bank before braking very abruptly in a cloud of dust inches short of us.  

 

But on the whole another good day out was had and SWMBO seems to have stepped up somewhat in confidence when faced with the outside world.

 

Having attended to all things which cannot wait it is now bed time.  I'll read the past few pages tomorrow.  

 

 

[Coombe Barton]

... but no apples ...

 

https://johncolby.wordpress.com/2020/08/23/finding-space/

[J. S. Bach]

2 hours ago, iL Dottore said:

 ...snip... (it’s the end of August, time for my yearly visit to a tub full of hot, soapy, water)

iD

The rest of the year is cold, soapy, water??

Edited August 23, 2020 by J. S. Bach
To correct a grammar error.

[Erichill16]

Evening All,

Showery today but managed a bit of time tidying the garden followed by a trip to the dump it site. After tea a bit more pharmacy design. I think it’s going to take some time to sort it out. 

Never been on the Broads but do ships and have been up the Norwegian coast with Hurtigruten a few times. Here’s a picture from a couple of years ago the ships coming into Trondheim.No bow thrusters or pods.

Goodnight,

Robert

[laurenceb]

Night awl

[tigerburnie]

G'night all

[Tony_S]

When we went on Queen Mary 2 it was mentioned that it didn’t have rudders. 

[simontaylor484]

37 minutes ago, Erichill16 said:

Evening All,

Showery today but managed a bit of time tidying the garden followed by a trip to the dump it site. After tea a bit more pharmacy design. I think it’s going to take some time to sort it out. 

Never been on the Broads but do ships and have been up the Norwegian coast with Hurtigruten a few times. Here’s a picture from a couple of years ago the ships coming into Trondheim.No bow thrusters or pods.

Goodnight,

Robert

Lovely photo the Sea looks like a mill.pond

Edited August 23, 2020 by simontaylor484

[PhilJ W]

Evening all from Estuary-Land. I have removed a few more bits from the old garden shed. Found an old barbecue that must date back to the 70's. Before it goes out for scrap I'll take the wheels off of it as I may have a use for them.

[Barry O]

Goodnight all!

Baz