Jim

Yeah Jacqui doesn't get much free time but she really seems to be enjoying it. I'm just happy to be out on the water in lovely weather with the woman I love. ♥️

We got out again last Friday. On the water for 2 ish Back in for 6:30 ish Jacqui had 3 mackerel and some fat bloke nicked one of them for bait. I had 4 doggies and what I think was a Thornback. Big spikes on his back which made my fingers bleed. Lesson learned ! We both got a bit tanned and thoroughly enjoyed it. This weather's great for boating and fishing but all those jobs will sneak up on me later in the year. Ah well! Enjoy it while we can.

Brilliant! Never be afraid to post on here. It's good to see how it's going and we're proud to do our little bit to help. Thanks. Jim

Sounds like lack of fuel to me Hooky ? ? ? ? Glad you got out . . . . . and back again safely.

What do you call a Mexican streaker ? . . . . . . . . . . Say it in a Mexican voice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Seen your Willy.

If all goes well . . . . . . . when you get back . . . get someone to take a photo of the grin on your face whilst standing in front of the boat. If no one about it'll have to be a selfie

I went to the zoo yesterday and saw a baguette in a cage. The zookeeper told me it was bread in captivity.

Are you taking anyone with you ? A buddy boat would be good. Hope all goes well Hooky. Jim

Quote Charlie Yes Charlie I suddenly thought about that this morning. GO PRO software is designed to only work with GO PRO video. It's also very limited in what it does. I found it OK for very short film but used to crash for anything over 5 minutes or so. I checked the error codes on line and it just seems to be the way it is. I think I did a cheat on the non GO PRO films by opening them. Not editing and then producing a film which seemed to mark them as GO PRO ? ? If you knew which properties to edit you may get around it that way. Or you could buy a real program: https://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/search-keywords/xx_xx_xx_xx_xx/cyberlink-powerdirector-16/xx-criteria.html There are lots of different programs and places to buy from so do some research. If anyone knows of a free and easy program could you post on here...................... I think there's a Windows program ( Posted by Rob ) ? ? I tried it but it's very basic. Found this: https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-free-windows-movie-maker-alternative Jim

Oh and I nearly fogot . . . . .you can copy these to you phone so when your wife is trying on some new shoes or something you can watch one of these.

You're in luck Charlie: I just looked at that youtube tutorial. Not sure it's one of the better ones so I checked my Hard drive: I've not yet deleted a load of them that I downloaded years ago. I'm writing them to a disk for you . . . . . . all 41 of them ( That's a lot of Doombar you'll have to consume ) Now if anyone else wants a copy of this disk please shout because I'm gonna delete them. ( Am I going to regret this ? ) As Charlie said . . . . can a moderator move this to a separate thread please? Ta. Jim

This sort of thing Charlie: Bottle of Doombar in one hand . . . . mouse in the other ! No magic wand just spending the time with it. GOPRO studio video editor is free on the " T' internet " But as Rob said they are all computer power hungry. It takes me quite a while with the drone films. I use Cyberlink Powedirector but that's one you have to buy. Good luck and enjoy the beer.

It would not be any easier as an employee Martin Enjoy the fishing Mike.

Welcome to the club Nick. I know Ridge Wharf. My Dad had a yacht at Redcliffe many years ago. We went for a " Jolly " up Wareham river in Tiddler recently. Ahhhh memories. Jim

My school reports always said the same thing. . . . . . Jim must try Harder. Well. . . . It worked. As Tony & Martin said. . . I'm very trying !

Every day's a holiday at our place Tony . . . . . . . . . . or so my Boss tells me ! I must admit though . . . . . . . the temptation was there but I'm trying to be good. Or at least . . . . . . I'm trying ! ! !

It's always windier on the water. Better luck next time.

Happy Birthday both ! May all your troubles be little ones & your Fish & cakes be BIG ONES ! Have a good day. Jim

Go easy on that Vodka old fella.

Bloody hell ! He's done that before I think. Giving it a prod with a little fishing net won't bother it but them things Bite ! We had a couple when I worked at Coventry Zoo ( years ago ) we were under strict instructions to stay well clear of them.

Give & take indeed Neil. It's easy to P*** them off but it's a long road back once you've done it ! Besides I enjoyed myself at IKEA ( but I'd never admit it ) Probably just refreshing my memory the best route for the Boat Show ! Jim

Looking at the book. I'm going with Sand-smelt ? So fish for the day: Pollack, Sand-smelt, Mackerel.

Tiddler out again. Jacqui thought we could go out mid week but decided on Friday instead. Then we got the weather warning for thunderstorms for Friday. Then on Thursday afternoon Jacqui informed me that they'd changed their minds again. We were on the water by about 3:00 pm and headed across the harbour. It was windier than I expected. We saw several charter boats inside the harbour which made us wonder what it was like outside ? ? ? It was a little lumpy outside but nothing too bad for us. The breeze was SSW so I said it would be flat in Studland. Well I've never fished Studland bay before and probably won't again although it was lovely in the sunshine on a calm sea. It was about 12ft deep, flat sandy bottom & no fish. After a couple of hours relaxing Jacqui decided we should move to where the fish are. I explained the by now the breeze was in a line with Ballard & Old harry so once we were in line with them it would get lumpier. That's OK she said. We headed out to the " Secret mackerel mark " ( Just further out where the water was a bit deeper. ) She was straight into the fish from the start. Many wriggling off the hook before being boated so back in to get some more. Within a few minutes we had about 10 so we stopped. That's plenty for the table. Back into Studland to clean the fish and another peaceful and fruitless drift in the warm sunshine & cool breeze. The chain ferry entrance area was quite turbulent but nothing for the Tiddler to worry about. As we got further in we could see that it was quite cloudy over the land a remarked on our lovely afternoon afloat! Jacqui picked up this little fella in the harbour and I have no Idea what it is. I'll get the book out and try to find it. Saturday when she came back from her Mum's she had a sandwich for lunch and whilst we were talking she said " we ought to go to IKEA." Well her face was a picture when I said " OK then let's go ! " Well she comes out on the boat with Me so it's the least I could do ! I spent the afternoon " OOOing & Pointing " had some lovely meatballs and got home about 9 ish . . . . . . Lovely ! Jim