Jim

My pleasure Paul. It's a small thing for me to do for people who have given so much. Jim

The wind's increased in speed and moved more Easterly since I looked this morning. I'll see if my Mother in Law can calm things down a bit - - - - Eye of Toad and Tail of Newt etc......... Jim

Sorry Steve. There didn't seem to be much interest and I was made an offer by someone who's PC had died. I didn't want to pass up a buyer with no other apparent interest. The good points: 1 ) It's gone to a club member. 2 ) There's £80 going to Help for Heroes. 3) I may be able to get my hands on something else ( maybe a different spec ) if you're interested. It's down to decisions at work from a far higher level than me. I'll do my best. If you fix yours or buy a new one please let me know so I don't buy something which you don't need. If there are more for sale, it will probably be first come - first served so I'll have to make an instant decision. Let me know if you're interested. Jim

Someone in the club needs a computer now due to the current one being kaput. I'm ending the auction now as there have been no other bids. This is now sold ! Jim

I can do pictures tonight. Thanks for the offer of a screen Rob. It's on-board graphics with a single connector but the buyer could add a cheap graphics card with two outputs and turn it into a much more powerful machine. Jim

metaphorically speaking ? ? ? That's easy for YOU to say Stuie

Greetings. I just bought a computer from work. Dell OptiPlex 380 Dual Core 2.93 Ghz - -- - - Genuine windows 7 Pro - - - - 3 GB RAM - - - - 320 GB HD - - - 17" screen - - keyboard & mouse. I have cleaned the dust and fluff out of it and given it a general check up. I have done a clean install of Windows but no other software. This is a good basic starter machine. Ideal for schoolwork or general office tasks. All of the money raised by this auction will go to Heroes On the Water. I paid £50.00 so that is going to be the reserve. So £51.00 could win it and all £51.00 would go to H O W. I will not post this so it will be collection only or I can bring to the next meeting. The auction will end at 8:00pm on Wednesday the 4th of December. I think I probably need to reserve the right to end this auction early just in case. I don't think I'm breaking any rules, but this is being held in good faith for a good cause. If I've missed anything or broken any rules, could a moderator correct it / delete it as necessary. Jim

Not wise to go for a swim if you're seal-shaped like me !

Ditto

A happy Birthday to Terry and Eborman. I'm beginning to think that I'm the only one who sees these birthdays at the top of the page. Enjoy it Lads. Jim

But didn't the barrels go under the water as well ? ? ? Jim

Just been talking to Nigel. He asked if I was fishing the new Cod Comp ? ? He asked what I was going for - - - - set of Spanners ? ? ? - - - - Socket Set ? ? ? ? ? or maybe the full tool box ! ! Very good Nige. Jim

Motorised Bar Stool is it Kev ? ? Rob - - - Very good but only on a flat sea. It'd shake yer gizzards out !

Jacqui bought me some Neoprene wellie type boots from Castaways. I wore them today. Warm, comfortable and good grip on the wet deck. Trainers are lethal on a wet deck ! !

Went out with Chris & Stu on Kingfisher. We had Doggies, Doggies, & more Doggies. Chris had a good sized conger, Stu had a Pout and I had a Screwdriver ( yes I caught a rusty old Screwdriver ) Chris wants to know if it counts for the species comp. Stu and I had a Spider Crab each. Dave ( Wight Magic ) joined us at lunch time ish. Thanks Chris & Stu for a smashing day afloat. Not many fish, but a good day none the less. Cheers. Jim

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I've seen no sign of any niff naff and trivia yet Paul. Jim

I really struggle to post things at work. I assume it's our anti virus. I left it trying to post for about 10 minutes and then clicked away frantically and it posted twice. Stupid Computer !

James. I am very sorry to hear about Dawn Raider. I took my Grand kids to Christchurch earlier in the year and pointed her out to them. She looked lovely. It leaves a horrible feeling when this sort of thing happens. Jim As for the fish - - - - - - I'm always failing to catch that BIG fish ! ! - - - - - or that Small fish ! - - - - or ANY flipping fish. Maybe next time eh ?

A very happy Birthday Duncan. Are you gonna risk a piece of cake ? ? ? Jim

A very happy Birthday Duncan. Are you gonna risk a piece of cake ? ? ? Jim

Very well done Paul. We're always keen to see and hear how it's going. Jim

Happy Birthday Oli. Have an extra piece of cake tonight. Jim

Keep them crossed !

All swell that end swell !