tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post4599531322791060155..comments2024-03-26T16:59:23.236+00:00Comments on Ragged Robin's Nature Notes: NORFOLK - Part 3Ragged Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-24500009948909745472013-03-27T00:12:56.015+00:002013-03-27T00:12:56.015+00:00Rohrerbot - Thanks Chris :) It really was absolute...Rohrerbot - Thanks Chris :) It really was absolutely freezing and the wind was dreadfully cold. No fun at all :( It was a shame about the weather as we had planned to do so much and these days I am not one to walk in heavy rain with camera and bins!!!<br /><br />I am so hoping we can go back and visit some of the places I wanted to see as I have wanted to go to Norfolk for decades!!Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-18629964635532366242013-03-26T16:48:05.237+00:002013-03-26T16:48:05.237+00:00Ugh!!! That weather does not sound like fun at al...Ugh!!! That weather does not sound like fun at all. I hate freezing temps and like you, I'd be hopping in and out of the car for shots. Sorry that you had to spend much of it indoors as it looks like a cool place to check out. Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-86395387913758467222013-03-18T23:21:48.492+00:002013-03-18T23:21:48.492+00:00Tricia - Many thanks :) Hope we both return before...Tricia - Many thanks :) Hope we both return before to long :)<br /><br />I knew I wouldn't be disappointed :) Even more beautiful than I expected :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-12420059464893480872013-03-18T14:41:19.783+00:002013-03-18T14:41:19.783+00:00I have thoroughly enjoyed your trip to Norfolk Car...I have thoroughly enjoyed your trip to Norfolk Caroline... lots of places I know and love... hopefully get back up there before toooo long.<br /><br />Glad you've 'discovered' Norfolk 'for real' now and weren't disappointed :DTricia Ryderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05010432313312804286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-85263276928895153222013-03-17T23:14:34.992+00:002013-03-17T23:14:34.992+00:00Jerry - That would be wonderful - I look forward t...Jerry - That would be wonderful - I look forward to reading your posts and perhaps seeing some photos. It would be lovely to see the painting too :)<br /><br />I bought a dvd from the Visitor Centre at Cley by Paul Doherty on Birdwatching in Norfolk. I am really looking forward to watching this and seeing what we missed and helping to plan possible further visits :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-63633861353944994112013-03-17T19:33:20.271+00:002013-03-17T19:33:20.271+00:00Yes I'll definitely be doing some Norfolk post...Yes I'll definitely be doing some Norfolk posts of my own. Also I'd love to do a painting of the reeds at Cley, perhaps with a Bittern or some Bearded Tits and the windmill and church in the background - perhaps to go in the bungalow - if I get round to it I'll put that up too.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08701059256337022749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-88992769021779690222013-03-17T10:39:30.714+00:002013-03-17T10:39:30.714+00:00Jerry - Thank you so very much - am so glad you ha...Jerry - Thank you so very much - am so glad you have enjoyed the posts :)<br /><br />Norfolk is so beautiful and as I've said before it all seemed so familiar :)<br /><br />That is really wonderful news about the bungalow :) I am so pleased for you all especially as it is so ideal for your son. I hope it all goes to plan and you have some lovely times there :)<br /><br />Hope you get chance to do some blogging on Norfolk too - to remind me :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-81819518823249775642013-03-16T23:41:22.983+00:002013-03-16T23:41:22.983+00:00I've loved reading every word of these Norfolk...I've loved reading every word of these Norfolk posts; it's such a favourite area of ours and your pictures and descriptions make me feel I'm back up there (yet again). In fact we've been up there quite a bit lately resulting in a very exciting week this week - having an offer on a small bungalow accepted. It will be a bolt hole for us that we can adapt for our son's weelchair etc.Plus he could even live up there with a carer for weeks on end during his four month holiday from university.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08701059256337022749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-76183364583995011572013-03-15T22:21:19.223+00:002013-03-15T22:21:19.223+00:00Toffeeapple - Many thanks for your lovely comment ...Toffeeapple - Many thanks for your lovely comment :)<br /><br />Hopefully, I shall return :) If I keep going on about mussels for long enough Brian will agree to go back :)<br /><br />The pub had about 12 different varieties of mussel dishes - I think they start re-serving them in September. They have a website too. I do hope you visit and enjoy them later in the year :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-28062417056320520062013-03-15T17:56:32.195+00:002013-03-15T17:56:32.195+00:00I did smile at your last comment as I confuse the ...I did smile at your last comment as I confuse the two of you all the time. It's lovely to know that you feel like close friends.<br /><br />What a shame about the weather and the lack of birds but at least you know that Norfolk is a lovely place to go.<br /><br />I shall make a note of the pub with Mussel dishes, I can never get enough of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-32861443697932714822013-03-15T17:29:43.095+00:002013-03-15T17:29:43.095+00:00Em Parkinson LOL :) I think we might have done if ...Em Parkinson LOL :) I think we might have done if there had been a suitable shop :)<br /><br />ShySongbird. Hi Jan :) Glad you liked the photos. It was a shame about the weather but I suppose its the one thing we can't plan for! :(<br /><br />The cheeses are delicious and I've found out you can buy them online too :) I wish now I had bought more things at the Craft Fayre - could have got some early Christmas presents :)<br /><br />I had to laugh about your friend :) She sounds just like Brian's brother :) <br /><br />Oh goodness Jan I just love your comments :) Please keep them coming - the longer the better :) It was really nice of you to say it was like talking to your best friend :) I feel exactly the same - we do seem to have a lot in common :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-85865818988935809422013-03-15T15:10:27.043+00:002013-03-15T15:10:27.043+00:00Hi Caroline :-) I love your seaside photos especia...Hi Caroline :-) I love your seaside photos especially the first 'classic' one, such an interesting read too. I feel so sorry that the weather let you down so badly. You certainly made the most of your break despite the weather but I'm sure it was terribly disappointing not to be able to do what you really wanted to especially after wanting to go there for so long. Such a shame that you couldn't make the most of Cley. The craft fayre etc. sounded lovely, I would have enjoyed that. I love cheese so definitely would have spent a fortune on that and probably other things to. <br /><br />I had to laugh at the 'Goldilocks' pub experience, so glad you found the right one eventually. We have a similar problem with my friend who is beyond fussy. We always have to phone ahead to check whether they will do done to death steak with new pots or chips, strictly Birdseye garden peas and no trimmings or sauces not even gravy! That really is just about all she will eat!! I'm with you all the way on yuck to the mussels though ;-) I'm not a fish person at all.<br /><br />Please do feel free to tell me to shut up Caroline ;-) I know my comments are always far too long but with you it's just like talking to my best friend :-)ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-30835420315227875842013-03-15T14:49:56.567+00:002013-03-15T14:49:56.567+00:00Arctic conditions is right. I'm surprised you ...Arctic conditions is right. I'm surprised you didn't end up purchasing more clothing while you were there!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.com