Jim

Is that the leaky seal you had on your gearbox Tony ?

Happy Birthday Mick. The big 65 eh? Does this mean you can give it all up and become a man of leisure? Go fishing mid week when it's peaceful? Or will you keep going cos you love it so much ? Whatever you're doing .. . . . . Enjoy it ! Jim

Hi welcome to the club. Good advice as always from Rob. Jim

Indeed Mike ! I'd seriously consider a share but am unable to do so at the moment. Jacqui asked yesterday if we were going out this evening but I said no. We wouldn't have got on the water before 6:45 to 7:00 If I had some dosh I'd love a bigger boat on a dry stack or maybe a pontoon. We were going to go out on Friday but not wise taking a lady out in Thunder storms. It could put her off !. Good luck Ray but be careful of spending all your money on a bucketful of trouble. Jim

Very good advice. The " but I want it now ! " is what us boys tend to do ! Followed by . . . . . . " Why the Bl**dy hell didn't I listen " But as Martin said. " It's up to you " When a woman says " It's up to you " it means " Don't you flipping dare " Jim ( Tiddler )

Leave the money in the bank and save up !

Ah the " good old days " up in Coventry ! Coventry Canal, Hawksbury canal, Wyken slough. Oh how I remember getting up early to go and catch Shopping Trolleys I never forget how lucky I am to be in Poole.

It's OK Jerry I know where he lives. I can just see his wife's face when she spots them in his Garden.

Firstly: Thanks Martin for another fantastic day out on Madness. The weather Gods were smiling too. Flat calm and sunshine. Martin had the 2 Blondes very close together and in a strong tide he was " Cream crackered " They looked a lot bigger than mine on the way up but turned out to be a bit smaller.

Let's hope so Martin. The salt soon gets through that paint.

Madness will be fishing on Sunday Jim will be one of the crew.

Wicked ! I'm going out on Madness ! I'm going out on Madness ! I'm going out on Madness ! I'm going out on Madness ! I'm going out on Madness ! Way Heyyyyyyy !

We Hey ! Got room for a little fella Martin ?

I looked on line for something to stop the new ones rusting. Couldn't find anything so thought I'd try this: Maybe it will & maybe it won't. In a few years time we can look back & see how they are resisting the salty stuff. See the shiny new wheels And after one coat.

Bargain ? . . . or . . Old Tat ? Free. My old Trailer wheels off Tiddler. They're 10" rims and 4" hole centres. I'm confident they are not bad enough to become structurally unsound . . . . . .Yet. They may be better than the ones you've got ? I've bought new ones £90 So if they're any good to a member . . . . . they're FREE. or I can take to the tip next time I go. They're about 6 years old and yes I did hose down after each trip. I can lend some rust eater stuff & Zinc paint & Hammerite underbody coating to anyone who takes them on. I bought this for my new ones.:) Anyway . . . . FREE. Jim

Yes Rob. I completely agree but I know others in the club have been delighted with the service. I think I'll give it a go and we'll see.

So: An existing member who wants boat show tickets can refer you so They & yourself get tickets. Anyone want to refer little old Me so we can get our tickets too ? If someone doesn't want the tickets I could always use the extra ones. There will be tickets for the referral & myself. " What the Hell " ! ! I've spent a fortune already this week. Another £144. I'll have to leave off the beer for 2 nights Anyone want to refer me? We'll exchange a PM.

I've been thinking about it for a long time. Hard to justify the expense if I only go out a couple of times a year

I DID say you'd get plenty of opinions. Looks like you can hang on to your wallet a bit longer.

Indeed it is Charlie and if our wives enjoy it that's great. Happy wife = Happy life I'm really glad that we're making the time to get out. This weather's great too ! Shame about work ! ! ! !

You have Indeed started something. We all have our views and I guess you'll get plenty! Then you just have to decide ( making sure your wife is included )

I think it's a record for Me Terry. I think that's 6 times already this year.

I'll check my lotto numbers !

Quite scary if you don't know the waters. Neil's probably correct.