Jim

Just looked at Online users. There was: Me, Terry, & 3 guests. I suppose all the rest of you Rotters have gone fishing without Me! Lovely day for it. Enjoy ! Jim

Now pack it in you lot! It makes Graham's hip hurt when he laughs.

Swift recovery Graham. Jim

Indeed Jerry. She only has the ONE fault. . . . . . . . . Her taste in Men!

Tuesday looked like a good day so we planned to catch a few Mackerel. Found out that my steering was locked up due to lack of use. For anyone who can remember . . . . . . Plus Gas ! We searched all over for it and found it on the Ashley road at SMC ( opposite Inexcess ) ish. I bought a mini grease gun and loaded it with Plus Gas. That freed it. Then we oiled & greased it. We set off from home at about 5 ish but didn't bother with rods. My brother came along too. We had a nice little jolly around the harbour and looked outside but it was a bit lumpy for Tiddler. After a few hours we got back to the slip . . . . . . .do you remember I fitted a new winch recently ? ? Well it was a cheapo fleabay job. It chewed the teeth off and wouldn't winch Tiddler back on the trailer! Well you can imagine the tears of joy running down my face and the phrases I was using! " I say! this is an interesting little challenge. I'm going to enjoy working around this one " That sort of thing. We got Tiddler home OK and Jacqui treated us to a Toby Carvery at Fleetsbridge. She has now bought me a new winch from Force 4 . . . . . . . She couldn't get to sleep with all that crying & wailing ! So ! . . . . . Lessons learned . . . . 1 ) Even if you think you've greased & tried everything . . go around and double check . . . then check again. 2 ) SMC on Ashley road sell Plus Gas ( far better for freeing stuff than WD40 ) 3 ) Cheap crap from Fleabay may be a false economy. 4 ) Crying & wailing may get you a Toby Carvery. 5 ) Crying & wailing may get you a new winch. It was still good to get out again. . . . First time this year. Jim

Indeed. Beer & Cake ! Have a very happy Birthday Mick & Kim. Jim

It's yours Terry, I can hold onto it for another week or drop off at Martin's if that's easier for you both? Anyone need the leaf blower? Time's running out!

What is it Mick ? A map showing the way to Greenslades ?

And an almost unused Garden blower / sucker. It needs a new bag. The mice ate this one. I need an answer before Friday lunch and I need them gone!

Clearing out some stuff. I have a garden chopper . . .upper thing if anyone wants it. I'll go and take some pictures. It's going to the tip on Friday. Working fine last time we used it. If you want it a couple of quid to HOW would be nice. First come first served and all that.

Last year was a record for me Neil. 9 times we went out last year. So far this year . . . . None. Nearly went out last Friday but had to wait in for a Builder. . . . . . I'm just about to post a freebie in swap & shop so check it out.

I was just thinking how good that Radar dome would look on Tiddler's roof Probably make her top heavy ! Not much use in the garden though.

I see the name Kim. I prefer the old one " Beer O'Clock "

Thanks Dave ( Not that it makes any difference to Me )

Happy Birthday Bob. Jim

Very good and much quieter I should think.

All good then Neil.

Now I need to rest my wallet and hide the receipts Indeed !

Good bit of flying too

Too cream crackered Mick !

Because I've only just logged on !

Yiiiiiippppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

As for insurance: Just renewed with Porthcawl. Met a nice young lady at the Poole Boat show with an office in Poole centre. She said they could do " competitive " prices. . . . . . . . . . . . Spoke to them today. . . . . . . over 100 pounds more. Needless to say . . . . . . that's why I renewed. Do I need to post a disclaimer ? " It may be better for you " Always shop around ! That sort of thing.

B***er ! Hope you mend quickly Graham.

Happy Birthday Alun. Sorry it's late. Been to Londinium