Jim

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.

Neil, I like the Parker. Jacqui doesn't. I had to force her onto a Barracuda7 cos she didn't like the look of it. but she was very impressed by the stability. She's still not nodding her head yet though ! Mick, I do enjoy a beer or five ( seven ) but not when I'm driving or boating. Ice cream's just Luuuuuuuuuuvly.

Tiddler goes to Wareham. Friday was another scorcher so we decided not to waste it. We launched at 2:30 ish and headed up the Wareham channel. With a 12 mph easterly and only a 13 foot boat I thought that going outside the harbour was probably not a good idea. ( I did point out that if we had a Barracuda it would be fine ) We headed towards Wareham at a leisurely pace. When we reached the river entrance we were plagued by biting, blood sucking flies. I looked on line and thought they looked like Blandford Flies but we've not come up in lumps so probably not ! We got to the quay, lowered the rod tubes and carried on up stream . . . . . Past everyone's favourite big house. We went all the way to the bypass before turning back. We stopped at the quay and Jacqui bought us an ice cream. When we left we were against the breeze so no problem with flies. After a while I nagged at Jacqui to take the helm ( she's done the level 2 ) but with it being so rare that we go out she loses her confidence. We went outside of the harbour and although it wasn't a problem for Tiddler it just makes it uncomfortable so we turned back. Jacqui was in charge until we were nearly back to the launching area and it got very busy. We had no rods with us so it was just a " Jolly " And very nice it was too.

I'd have taken you up on that Martin. Been out with Jacqui on the Tiddler today. Don't want to overdo it ! Have a great day out you two. If any new members fancy a day out with a couple of " old pros " Martin & Dean are great. Jim

My Brother popped over for a coffee this evening. He's been sunning himself in the harbour on an inflatable this afternoon. I've decided he's half way to being one of the Idle Rich. All he needs now is some MONEY ! Enjoy your day Terry. Jim

Tiddler got out on Saturday and Jacqui managed a few. We were out for hours just drifting across the bay. A few Mackerel, Scad, Gurnard & Bream.

Belated birthday wishes to both. Been away for a couple of days so I missed this. Jim

Happy Birthday Charlie Beautiful day and a Boat show too !

Wey . . . . .Hey ! I'll be your Crew ! Yo Ho Ho Me Heartys !

Ditto & Ditto