Jim

Happy Birthday Mick. Hope it's been a good un ! Jim

Should have gone to Stone Henge for the Summer Solstice Hermits, Druids, and all sorts of wierdos ( fantastic bait for great whites ) Or chop them up for Tope & Smoothies Jim

Happy Birthday Ferret. Hope all's well Bill. Not seen you for ages. Have an extra pint if you've been a good lad Have an extra 2 pints if you've been a BAD lad Jim

Although last time I didn't have it done by them and it was half that ! ! Yes it was done by a qualified engineer.

Poole Marine services ! ! Not good is it ? ? ?

I had an E-Tec 75 ( same physical lump as 90 ) on my Warrior. I was very pleased with it. Never had any trouble. It used to tick over smoothly. Good on fuel. But I believe there was a problem with the plastic casings on the early ones. ( O.K. now I believe ) When I changed over to my little Tiddler, I believed all the hyp and went for a Honda. Yes it's a very good engine. Smooth, quiet, economical on fuel. But Flaming Hell ! ! ! you have to have it serviced after 10 hours use ( just as well cos they'd built it with a gearbox seal the wrong way round and was taking in water ) then every 12 months after that even if it's hardly been used. £360 per year ! ! ! The E-Tec is every 3 years so if you're capable of a visual inspection in - between services that makes more sense ( to me ) If I was doing it again, I'd definitely go for the E-Tec. I'm no expert this is purely my opinion. Jim

Quote " future events and join those that like beer and wine! " Well I can't think of anyone like that ! - - - Can YOU Mr. Chairman ? ? ? And he didn't even mention the CAKES ! Jim

Happy Birthday Alun & Bob. Just looked out of my window. Fairly safe bet one of you will be out ! eh Alun ? Enjoy lads. Jim

Welcome Elliot. Very well done on convincing your wife that it would be a good idea. I hope I'm in time to warn you against using the line " well if I spend some money now and get a new one . . . . . . I won't need to spend anything for a long while " Cos it'll be repeated quite a few times when you want to buy gadgets y'know ! ! Anyway . . . . . Enjoy ! Jim

Brilliant Steve. Always entertaining. If you give up kitchens I can see your new career. Extreme Kayaking with Lofty ! Make a good TV show. ( and the money's better ) Jim

I have to keep youtube videos on my phone. With a combination of old age and not getting out much, I can never remember how to tie them. So I have to watch some instructions before giving them a go ! The wonders of modern technology ! ! Jim

Happy Birthday Steve. Bit of a Milestone eh ? Hope it's a good one. Jim

" Working from home" Indeed !

You have a PM

Happy Birthday Charlie. Nice day but a bit too breezy for boating. Have a good one. Jim

You're welcome Dave When are you coming ?

Maybe we could have a species comp for part containers of oil in our sheds / garages. The only chance I'm gonna get of being in with a shout ! ! ! Jim

Sorry Brian. Just been and looked. Got some EP90 Got some various engine oils. Got some power steering fluid. Anyone wants them shout up. I need to get shot of it all. Jim

Brilliant Lofty ! Before the developers got their sticky mits on it ! Jim

Fantastic Adam ! Good to see Bob again, even if it's only in a photo. Give him my best. In a previous life as a CNC turner I used to make Index Marine, glands. The aluminium ones !

Happy Birthday Dave. Bus pass today then ? I hope you're having a thoroughly good one. Jim

Very good Rob

Cheers Rob.

Happy Birthday Trev. Sorry ! Bit late. Jim