Jim

Congratulations to Martin & Veronica. Another Grand Daughter. That's 4 grand children now. Very happy times. Pass on our best wishes to Mum & Dad. Jim & Jac

Happy Birthday PJ. Double presents at this time of year !

Sorry to hear that Charlie. As if this time of year isn't expensive enough ! Does any of your family / friends need your old one to chop in under the scrappage scheme ? Hope it get's sorted soon. Jim

It looks even Dafter with the flaps down Craig. But as they say up north, " By Eck! it keeps me warm " Merry Christmas. Jim

For those who keep their boat on a trailer. Do not park it under a tree. You could end up with an Ant infestation ! And the Last Thing we need at this time of year is too much Ant on Deck.

Thanks Mark. Good day out and good photos. I don't care how silly I look in that hat. It kept me warm and I nearly won the Hampster !

A very Happy Christmas to All. From Jim & Jacquie

And from the side.

Yes, Well done to Alun, Dave and Dean. Sorry - I'm getting tired now. Just been on the other computer and shrunk the pictures. Dave's Rocky thing !

We were moored up and ready to start at 8.00 Dave, Lee, Mark ( Zippy ) and Myself. I was lucky enough to get the first fish. 1lb 8oz flounder. Then it all went quiet again and we were discussing Dave and Neal's scrap for top place in the Species Comp. Dave was saying how Neal was in a good position to overtake him, when the Jammy Beggar pulled out a -- - - - - Rocky something ( I'll have to sort out a photo cos I've forgotten it's name! ) Well that was it then ! Off he went and caught 3 Flounders. ( It's all down to feromones y'know ) A very cold but enjoyable day. I enjoyed meeting Zippy and getting a chance for a chat. Shame the fishing was a bit slow, but if they gave a prize for the most CRABS- - - - - I'd be in with a shout ! Thanks again Dave. Jim

Don't be Too Sure Rob, I'm a bit of a " DAB " Hand at flatties now ! Jim

So if I buy some of that, and don't do any washing up, and get a chance to get out - - - - I may even Catch Something ? That'd be a nice surprise. Jim

Happy Birthday Neal. Nearly as old as Martin Jim

Well done Mark. Far easier to nip down and launch a Kayak. And you can go to those " hard to reach " areas. I've been told to get out and catch some fish. So looking forward to the 20th for the flattie comp. Jim

Birthday Greetings Rob. Still a youngster eh ? Jim

Yes Paul, Reminds me of an ex, back in Coventry. I said I wanted to go to Warwick and fish the river. She thought it would be a good idea for her and her young son to come. We could pick up my kids, and make a day of it. She made sandwiches and off we went. She wanted me to turn around and face HER ! I said she could lay the rug at the side of me and lay out the sandwiches there while I carried on fishing ( quite reasonable I think ) No ! She emptied a pint of magots on my head and ran off ! ! ! I scooped up as many magots as I could and carried on fishing. I think that argument lasted about 3 1/2 weeks. Eeeee Girlies !

Jacquie emailed me that picture at work. I think it was a warning - - - I'm always having to fight the women off ! !

Reminds me of the old " Carry On " line . Peace on you !

You lot are a lot braver than me. Christmas Day we are cooking Dinner for the family. Boxing Day we'll be at the Mother in Law's, admiring the decorations on her Broom.

Happy Birthday John.

I started typing a few things and chickened out ! I'm on my third bottle of beer and thought better of it . See ya Thursday Rob. Jim

That's one of those " Round Tuit Jobs " But it is important. - - - I must do it.

Ha Ha ! It's my turn ! Quote Rob Francis " For those with trailers remember to spin the wheels and ensure the tyre is rotated so it doesn't get a flat spot! " Mine are only ever Flat at the Bottom Rob ! !

Sorry Dave . Cortinas were always crap ! But yep. We did love our old cars. Eeee it were ard in them days !