Jim

A Very Happy birthday Sam. They're coming around faster and faster. you'll soon be old, fat and wrinkly like me. Is the old fella buying you a pint or three ? Jim

Happy Birthday Dom. Jim

If Stuie was a woman, he'd be the most popular woman in the area ! He loves everyone.

Cheers Martin. Thanks for the day out. Jim

Are we on a commission for selling it ?

I was lucky enough to be invited to help with " safety boat " duties on AWOL. I arrived at Rockley just before 9:30. My Dad was already there getting AWOL ready. As I loaded my gear I heard " tea or coffee ". Now let's think about this - - - - - - Gorgeous morning with hardly any breeze, One of the best club boats and a great skipper offering me a cuppa when I arrive. - - - - - Magic ! We set off through the harbour at a gentle pace. We could just about hear Charlie on the radio. Martin asked about the mackerel and we were reassured that they have finally come in ! As we reached the chain ferry, we spoke to Neal who also confirmed that the mackies were in. He had taken up position on the western side of Swanage bay. We nipped out for a few mackerel before taking up our position on the Eastern side of the bay. Martin was into the bream straight away. We had a steady stream of bream ( mostly to Martin ) until the tide died away then so did the fish. We didn't get called upon for any safety duties but Neal was asked a few times to help with stuck anchors. I heard a young voice shout " Dolphins " Kev's grandson ( Yelo ) was letting us know about our visitors. I have never seen the dolphins around here so I was delighted ! It's a shame they were so far away. When the bream were having their siesta and we had been " stood down " from safety duties we moved further out to try for a few Rays. No joy there ! Martin asked if I was up for a quick go on Poole patch - - - - - so off we went. We had quite a few bites but only one fish to Martin. We decided to go home and leave some fish for Chris ( kingfisher ) We took about 35 seconds to reach the chain ferry ( or it seemed like it ) what a great boat ! ! ! Oh yes, Lots of cuppas and sausage and bacon butties. Glad the Kayak meet went so well and happy to be available to help. Two sports boats came ploughing through at speed and some of the language used on the radio was a little less than " full of praise " Thanks for a cracking Day out Martin. Jim

Just Youtubed it. 70 Hp on one of those eh Neal ? Scary ! Jim

I'm looking forward to retirement. All that free time - - - - - Go fishing anytime etc. etc. Jim

Nice One Chris. Jim

Very Good Brian. Not been out then ? ? ? ?

Well you had a Cracking day weather wise. How did you get on then ? ? Jim

There's a sunken boat in Holes Bay inside the channel. Jacqui was at the helm and got a bit close. It's just below the surface so you can't see it until you're on top of it. Jim

Sounds good to me Martin. I'll phone you Friday afternoon to finalise arrangements. Looking forward to it. Jim

What sort of time gents? I was hoping to get Tiddler out but it's time I put something back into this club of ours. I'm out on Friday night so if it's not too early I'll offer my services. Now don't all fight over me. You have him - - - - - - NO you have him - - - - -NO YOU HAVE HIM ! ! ! etc. Jim

Thanks Cap'n Jim

I've been out Tony. We caught some Rays. Sunshine ones.

There are some good points of crap weather. Gives us a chance for some TINKERING Tiddler's new tubes are now fitted. I've raised my GPS. It was hidden behind the Steering wheel and now I can see it clearly. I've mounted some Mahogany to screw accessories to. Still lots more tinkering to do but it's time for some nice weather now. We can but hope ! Jim

Very good read Adam. Glad it all went well. Jim

Give it to Rob ! He could make a fortune ! ! I undestand that I.T. work is Money for Old Rope ! ! ! Jim

Has Niggle seen it yet ? He'll be doing a detour on his way to Alderney Jim

Happy Birthday Charlie & Dave. Hope it's been good. Jim

Sounds good Jon. Is it big enough for your needs? Tiddler is 13 feet and quite light. I wouldn't want a 25 on that, It's just not big enough. What is the reccommended size for your boat ? Jim

Poole marine services serviced my E-tec and my Honda. Fantastic engineer by the name of Sam Cobb. He comes to my house to do the work. jim

what size boat are you putting it on Jon?