Jim

Mark, You're CRACKERS ! But well done. I think it's my age - I really feel the cold now. I'll hang on till it warms up a bit. See ya Jim

5 minutes after saying " The Sun's shining and not much Wind " We had a fire drill at work. - - - Bloody Freezing out there. Hope you stayed warm wherever you were Gordon. Jim

Very interesting thread, this one. I can't add anything as I've only used my Alderney Ring once. But it's all useful info for us Learners. Thanks Gents. Jim

Happy Birthday Gordon. Sun's shining. Not much Wind. Is ENTICER taking you somewhere nice ? Jim

Mark, I keep trying to Wipe that Bl**dy fly off my screen. Jim

Phew ! That was lucky Adam. Last year you got stuck in COVENTRY. Jim

Quote Tom Bettle " From 2005 until last year we had a bow mounted windlass which was easy, but very slow " I have a Steve at the front of Small Fry. He cycles to work every day so he's much fitter than me ! - - I usually eat another Baguette while he's hauling the anchor up ! Simon and myself used my Alderney Ring last year for the first time. It worked very well. On that occasion, I had a Simon at the front. Jim

Very good Brian.

Always puts fear into a man's heart when the wife says " I've been Thinking " That's where selective Deafness comes in !

Hiya Mark, It's Trevor, " Wedger's " wife that makes them. I dare say that she'll run one up if you PM him. I can't remember how much but reasonable price for hand made. Jim

Gazza showing off a couple of Cod at Baiter. Looking at that grin, I'd say they enjoyed their day out ! !

Well Done Dave ! I spoke to Gazza at Baiter Slipway. He said he'd seen you out there.

Well as I'm male, and any woman can tell you - we only have very small brains. I thought it was good and will be telling my Grandchildren soon. ( If I can remember ) 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