Wednesday 18 August 2010

We Baptists Do Like The Water!!

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"Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."

The rest of the family are on holiday this week as well, so we had a fabulous day together on Tuesday. Between us, Marion and I assembled a picnic, then we got to their house by 8.30am and set off for Wroxham. It was rather drizzly when we got there but our spirits were undaunted. The man at the boatyard said last week he was fully booked by 10am every day – this morning, there was just one other name besides ours on the board! We spent five hours, going up to Ranworth Broad where we moored and had lunch, then pootled back to the boatyard…

Nelson and Hardy up front

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Three crazy ladies aft!

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We saw lots of other interesting craft

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an amphibious vehicle

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a Mississippi Steamboat

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and the Lady Marion [SIL liked that one]

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Lucy did a lot of the driving. The Safety Boat  came out. I am sure those two statements are not connected!

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and we moored by an Ice Cream Boat [lovely cornets they were too!]

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We stopped at Ranworth for lunch

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Bob took his New Knife to slice my fruit cake

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and we were mobbed by greedy swans [also by wasps!]

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We passed some lovely properties en route

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with great gardens and fanciful topiary

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Lucy was quite tired after her hard work at the wheel –and Adrian enjoyed watching the world go by whilst Bob drove the boat

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Then the Pastor had a rest too

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And all too soon we were back at Wroxham Broad again

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By this time, the sun was out – and almost all the boats at the yard had been hired for the afternoon. Boatyard Man much more cheerful!!

We drove to Potter Heigham and stopped to see the Albion – the last of the Norfolk Wherries still in working order. [Read all about her here] That was really fascinating stuff [and it was free entry!]

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And then home to Cornerstones for tea.

5 comments:

  1. That reads like an episode from Swallows and Amazons....lovely day!

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  2. What a wonderful day!
    I love to see places I have never been to!
    Jane

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  3. I very much like the verb "pootled."

    What a wonderful outing! Thanks for sharing the pictures; made me wish I'd been there with you.

    frances

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  4. Angela - just discovered your blog this morning, through French Village Life, and am entranced with your love for life. Also, love the quilts you made for the twin beds - wonderful memories in a great decor setting! I've become a follower!

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  5. What a lovely day!
    Beautiful pics,
    Blessings,

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