Sunday 6 October 2013

Sunday Carvery and Visitors

I was awake early to find a beautiful still morning on the river …

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When I walked Hamish I crossed the bridge to take some photos from the other side of the river …

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Then it was back for pain chocolat breks on the decking …

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We did some unpacking of clothes and then sat outside watching the world go by until it was time for lunch.  We’d decided on the Pleasure Boat Inn at Hickling as it wasn’t too far to go and when we arrived we found it was dog-friendly and they did a Sunday Carvery.

It was beautiful weather so after we’d eaten we took a stroll to the end of the Staithe …

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There was racing at the Sailing Club and the dinghies were all getting ready to go out for the afternoon race.  A dog was having a cool down in the water and after watching a yacht arrive we made our way to the car and headed back to Potter Heigham.

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The boys had lunched at Thurne Dyke and after topping up with water by Potter bridge, they made their way to our mooring by the cottage …

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We gave them a guided tour of our home and they were very impressed!  While sitting outside we noticed a familiar sight – Sally was returning home after a weekend event on Barton Broad …

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Steve and Lisa moored her up to Ibiza and they also had a look at the cottage.  After drinks and chat they had to move on and get her through the bridges so while Simon ran over the marina bridge to get some photos, we watched the mast being lowered and said goodbye …

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Another lovely sunset tonight …

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