Jim

Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to CHARLIE Happy Birthday to you So ! " Droopy Draws " eh ? ? Enjoy it. Jim

We have to wear safety glasses in a clean stores area !

Yes Martin ! I was a Turner for many years. I used to turn women's heads. . . . . . . Now I just TURN their stomachs ! !

Health & safety " box tickers" would be all over that one Brian. Mine's about the same size. 4" chuck ( 100mm ) if you're a youngster!

I have a lathe too Adam but tied up for at least the next 3 weeks. Very busy at work and studying for an exam. If it's not done by then I'll take a look. Jim

Happy Birthday Dave. Been ages. Hope all's well. Jim

Buy an e-tec. I believe they are giving 10 year warranty now.

All I have to do now is remember the flipping thing. Jim

It's yours Martin. You want to borrow the engraver too ? I can bring to meeting or just drop down to your house as you wish. Jim

I too have been clearing out. I have a vice which is surplus to requirements. Free to a good home. First to shout up can have it. It's free. Here's a photo. Jim

Brilliant report.

Happy Birthday Jason, Not seen you for ages. Jim

You need special powers to get past THEM Brian. Made I laugh

Hi Trev. Hope you're having a great Birthday. Jim

I'll be on a Duck do next week too.

I don't usually use hooks Rob. I usually just tie the bait on with a bow so it's easier for them to steal.

Happy Birthday Sam. Beer & Cake ? or are you off that so your wedding suit fits? Enjoy your day. Jim

Thanks Alun, I did think that but it's one of those decisions that we choose the wrong one and then think . . . . .I should have . . . . . Cheers. All advice always welcome. Jim

Tiddler gets out. We decided earlier in the week to try to get out Friday afternoon. I'd been watching the forecasts and wind was expected. I looked out from my office window and the trees were whackering about all over the place. The wind speed was forecast to increase in the afternoon so I thought perhaps I'd better not go. I sent a text to Jacqui saying that I thought it best not to go because of the wind. Pansy ! was her reply. Right ! ! I was straight on the phone to order some worms. Yes it was breezy. Yes there was weed all over the place. But it was lovely out there. We stayed in the harbour. I had 2 small bass & a small bream. One of the Bass was deeply hooked and it took a while to get the hook out. I struggled to get my head around throwing back a fish that was almost dead. I know it's all down to people who abuse the rules & spoil it for the rest of us. I had a hard job explaining it all to Jacqui. It floated away on it's back so I guess some seagulls had a very nice supper. Saw Big Col & Bobi on Boblin2 and stopped for a quick natter. This was Tiddlers first trip out this year and we both enjoyed it. Jim

Happy Birthday for yesterday Jerry. Hope it was a good one. Jim

Happy Birthday Martyn. I believe I'm spelling it correctly ? Have some Beer & Cake Jim

Welcome Neil. Yep ! Mal is a Gent and is also our safety officer. Jim

Quote " keep my trap shut until it happens. " Ed Zachary ! I expect one day a scientist will come up with a formula of why when we talk about our plans . . . . . They always go " Boobs Up ! ! " Not that I object to " Boobs Up " Jim

Nice to see you too Graham & your lovely wife too. Yep. Smashing day for it. Came home and made a start on clearing the Garage. Jim