Jim

Happy Birthday Rich. Jim

Brilliant. Well done Steve.

Fantastic !

At least you got paid DOUBLE TIME

Lofty ! You are an inspiration to to us mortal men who look at the weather and chicken out. Thanks for sharing with us. Something about Kayaker's reports..... They're always very interesting ! ! Cheers. Jim

Interesting Brian. Thanks. Jim

Congratulations Alan. You need to repair the brakes and bearings I believe ? Make sure you fit a Hub flush kit. They are fantastic ! ! ! !. Make sure you fit Bearing Savers ! They too are fantastic ! ! I have some stuff you can borrow to clean the rust from your brake parts that are not going in the skip. It's a paste that you leave for a while and then hose off. It dissolves the rust and leaves it clean and ready for painting. PM me if you want to borrow it. Jim

You have my respect Adam ! Big task on top of working and Husband / Dad duties. You're making a fantastic job of it and it's good to see you found a few jobs for Rob so he feels useful. Jim

Happy Birthday Jon. Hope It's a good one. Not much chance of fishing in this weather though ! Jim

Hi Alan, Not had much to do with them but yes, looks similar to Warrior 165. Had a bit of a look a few years ago but didn't think it was as good as Warrior. How does weight compare to Warrior ? The 60HP engine is only just enough. 70 or 75 is far better as you can get it up on the plane and then ease right back to cruise economically. I don't think resale value will be as good but if you can buy it cheap enough ? ? ? Have you priced the brakes and bearings ? probably £150. ish ! for parts. Jim

Happy Birthday Dave. I expect you'll have an extra cake or two. Happy Birthday Freddie. Jim

Happy Birthday Sandy. Jim

Hi Alan. Giving up the rag & stick or going to try to do both ? Warriors are great boats. The 175 is very heavy though. As with all boats, you trade one thing against another. Jim

Not the SECRET map I hope Brian ! ?

58 ? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 58 ? Blimey Kev, You've had a hard life ! - - - - - - - - Only joking. Happy Birthday Kev from Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaath ! See if Jacob will give you some fishing instructions for a Birthday prezzie. Jim

Very good Chris. Shame I don't need any . . . they look the dog's danglies. Jim

Mike & George, I didn't mean anything against George. Just that on the rare occasions that I get out fishing I would like it to be pleasurable and stress free. ( Yes Chris . . . with plenty of banter ) Match fishing's definitely not for me ! Although I do enjoy a few comps . . . . . . or maybe it's the beer & food at the weigh-in that lures me. Jim

I'm not interested in match fishing. ( but I'm just a boring old fuddy duddy ) I had a mate in the midlands who was well into it. It was cut-throat and quite nasty at times. He only did it for money. ( as did many others ) Not for Me Thanks ! But anyone who is interested, feel free. Jim

Well done Nigel & Martin. Jacqui and Me are still full of colds ! Mine's been going for 2 weeks now. It'll probably be clear for me to go back to work though. ( Oh yipppeeeee ) Jim

Happy Birthday PJ All the excitement now and then nothing for 12 months. Make the most of it ! Jim Happy Birthday to Diver Dave too.

Sorry. Missed that one ! A very Happy Birthday George. Jim

It's going around Charlie. Jacqui & Me are full of a cold too. Probably need a Hot Toddy ! Jim

Jacqui's hoping for less wind too I love sprouts !

We've got a " Poxy " weather window tomorrow Chris. . . . . . It's the good ones we need ! I've got that Flu coming on now as well. Looks like that's my fishing scuppered ! ! Have your new charts got as much info as the unit I got from Nigel ? ? ? Cheers Nige

I'm not fishing 2 days on the trot. It would be most unwise with my Stomach Trouble. . . . . . . . . . . NO GUTS ! . . . . . So I'll probably pull out of the flounder comp now. Jim