Jim

After starting my engine with the bottom end in a trug bucket full of water . . . . . . . . Just as I started it I got a message from the girl in charge of my diet and replied to it. In what seemed like seconds but was probably a bit longer. (I'm not the fastest texter) I checked the telltale . . . . . . . .Nothing . . . . . " Oh Bottom " ! I thought. I was using a bucket to keep the noise down! Went for muffs and changed fitting on hose to suit. . . . . . .Too late! Made a call to Sam who does my services etc. (Not been serviced for 3 years due to lack of use) He came round a couple of hours later for a look. Impeller housing deformed due to heat! Ordered all new parts for full service & damaged impeller bits. Took a little while to get ALL of the parts but it's done now and runs sweet! He came yesterday and talk of catching a few got me eager to get out there. Got on the water at 3:00pm and headed out. Got a call from Mick (Sparky) on the radio. They'd been sunbathing around the back of Brownsea and were heading in. Outside the harbour and away from traffic the sea was flat enough to open her up. Heading towards Southbourne at 30MPH Just past Boscombe pier I heard Doombar & Fisheagle discussing all the fish over Swanage way ! ! I'm going the wrong flipping way again! Turned Tiddler around and headed for Swanage. When Doombar & Fisheagele finished their chat I called Doombar a couple of times but no answer. Got to Swanage looking for a " White Bouy" that Hooky said plenty of Bream were there. I couldn't find a white bouy anywhere so drifted around for a while but never had a nibble so went over to Ballard and anchored there. Saw someone on a bigger boat further out waving but had no idea who it was. (It was Ian) Stayed there a while without a sniff so back to Swanage for another drift. Tally for the day was " Nowt " but what a fantastic day to be out and Tiddler's engine was smoooooooooooooth. For a 13ft boat she's very happy out there. I think I used about half a crown in fuel. ( Anyone younger than Me that's 12.5p ) Lesson for the day. Don't get distracted. Check the telltale ! ! I'm loving this furlough! I expect my nasty old boss will want me to start working again now Tiddler's sorted, Sun's shining and bulk of D.I.Y's finished. Sounds as though I've got time on my hands. Not a chance. I don't know how I ever had time to go to work. Jim

Charlie Anear may be able to contact her.

Probably just doing what I usually do! Feeding them up for somebody else to catch ! ! !

Trout fishing ? ?

Happy Birthday Both. Jim

Happy Birthday Trev. I hope it's a good one. Weather's great so enjoy it whatever you're doing. Jim

Maybe it should be in catch reports. Jacqui's Sister & Brother in law have been Landscaping the garden. Here's the latest addition! I said " I'll get my Rods "

Happy Birthday Sam. Blimey ! 30 You'll be drawing your pension soon. Will you be able to do any fishing? Or stay on land with a cool beer & a slice of cake? Have a good one. Jim

Dave's ordered me some special spray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greenfly spray !

Well done Mike.

Thanks for the chat Terry. Parts didn't turn up so looks like I'm still not going out. Thursday looks windy. Jacqui will make sure I'm not bored though!

Happy Birthday Jerry What a cracking day for it! I guess the Beer & Cake will have to wait until later. You've got the " Hunter Gatherer " thing to do first. Couple of Bass & a few Bream maybe? Enjoy. Jim

I was hoping for a few Plaice. Not much point now!

Good luck Allan.

" some complete idiots among them!! " Wasn't me this time Mick. I was at home practising my NEW skill. - - - - - - -- - Doing NOTHING ! It's taken a long time but I've found something I'm good at. Nothing!

I'm hoping to find a few later. Wednesday looks good. Still waiting for a couple of parts for service. It's flipping lovely today but I wouldn't want to be out there it'll be busy as hell ! Anyone who got up early and went will have a great day I suspect.

I think I follow you Jerry.

Well done Allan. Lovely day for it.

Superb !

Indeed. That's probably why I can't catch the list

Tiddler's still waiting for bits to arrive for service & addition of fuel filter / water separator etc. What a lovely day for it! I consoled myself with a trailer load of wood to the tip and a VERY long wait We bought the wood for our new gates in August 2018. We made the gates summer last year. We got around to hanging them at the weekend. I'm desperately trying to clear the jobs faster than they can come up on the list. Dead horse & Flogging are rattling around in my head ? ? ? ?

Happy Birthday Darvster. Don't think we've met yet but have a good one. Jim

You HAVE been busy! Very nice.

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