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Well done Martin a cracking red spot, you wont be beating that pb for a while. Colin

THE AUSTRALIAN APPROACH A young Aussie lad moved to London and went to Harrods looking for a job. The manager asked 'Do you have any sales experience?' The young man answered 'Yeah, I was a salesman back home in Dubbo.' The manager liked the Aussie so he gave him the job. His first day was challenging and busy, but he got through it. After the store was locked up, the manager came down and asked, 'OK, so how many sales did you make today?' The Aussie said 'One!' The manager groaned and continued, 'Just one? Our sales people average 20 or 30 sales a day. How much was the sale for?' '124,237pounds & 64 pence.' The manager choked and exclaimed '124,237.64!! What the hell did you sell him?' 'Well, first I sold him a small fish hook, then a medium fish hook and then I sold him a new fishing rod.' 'Then I asked him where he was going fishing and he said down at the coast, so I told him he would need a boat, so we went down to the boat department and I sold him that twin-engine Power Cat.' 'Then he said he didn't think his Honda Civic would pull it, so I took him down to car sales and I sold him the 4 x4

You have picked one of the best. Colin

Unlucky Charlie. Really good job Dave was with you and pleased you all got back ok. I was gonna ask you a few things about anchoring wrecks hummmm!!!!! ?????? Colin

Don't forget it's the round island race on Sat, more yachties around than usual. Colin

Well done Rob and Jo was it the music???? Colin and Bobi

We managed lots of fish and several species but nothing special well done those that found some decent fish Colin

1) Adam F - JV 2) Alun J - JV 3) Paul F - JV 4) Tom B - Mrs Sea 5) Greg C - Mrs Sea 6) Terry B - Mrs Sea 7) Martin - AWOL 8) Dean - AWOL 9) Dave- Wight Magic 10) John W - Rosie One 11) Allan Green- Kind of Magic 12} Charlie Alfresco 13) Sam Alfresco 14) Graham Alfresco 15] Will TBC Alfresco 16, Alfie, Dream Drifter 17, Sally, Dream Drifter 18)Nigel,Wishin(inshore) 19) Simon, Island Girl 20) Colin, Boblin 21) Bobi, Boblin

Boblin will be out and about inshore having a leisurely mooch around for some new species. We will be listening on chn6. Colin

Thanks for looking if the weather is ok we should be out ourselves . Give a shout on chn6 Colin

Thanks for reminding her Charlie Mind you 1st 2nd and 4th on Boblin talk about lucky

My isolators have removable switches. So I doubt if anyone had been at them. I shall just have to keep an eye on it. Colin

Well have been monitoring the motor all week. It has stayed up so I am none the wiser. I have taken on board about the manual lock and as of yesterday they are now on the locks. Just hope I remember to unlock them before I try to lower them down. Colin

There is a big Algi bloom at the moment this is normal for this time of year, That's why it's called May Water. It's a beach fishing nightmare there is usually no fish in the bloom and your line gets covered in brownish slime, not nice. If it is May Water you were in I would opt to move out past it and fish clearer water. Colin

Yeah I look after my crew With regards to working an Alderney bouy on your own just take your time and think through what you are going to do and don't rush things. If things go wrong abort and start again. Good luck. Colin

Graham just shut your eyes and have a sleep it seems to be Niggle's top tactic Colin

Mike I agree 500% !!!!! I expect half of these fish don't even make it to the table they get pushed into the freezer and forgotten about and end up in the bin!!! A lot of these anglers are like children in a sweet shop they just have to take everything. There are also the anglers who sell or barter their catch who should be stopped too. It is not only Bream that should have bag limits Mr Spikey is hammered all summer long too!!!!! But it will never work as we all know. Who would police a bag limit??? Colin

Nige I don't know how to break the news to you but you had better have a close look at your species list Colin

Rob we have very expensive locks on but that wont stop anyone if they really want them. It was my first thought that someone might be after the motor when I saw it down. Will be looking again tomorrow. Colin

I did think that too Alun but the batteries were isolated and the rocker switch doesn't work when they are switched off. I tried it just to be sure though. Colin

Thanks all I got down today and the motor is still fully up. I have more time tomorrow so if the wind is not too bad I will check out the manual relief screw(go on Jim) and check for any visible leaks. Colin

Rob It lifted back up on the button no prob. I lowered and raised it a couple of times . I will be able to get down tomorrow lunch time and check if it stays up tonight. I will have to have a look and see if there is a big screw anywhere( go on Jim you know you want to) Colin

We went to check on Boblin this evening after the blow we have been having. We rowed out to her and one of the motors was down. It was up on Sunday when we last saw her. Am I right in thinking this will be an Hydraulic leak or could anything else cause this to happen. The batteries were isolated. Any ideas where I should start looking? Cheers Colin

Hope yourplumbing is better than your jokes Colin Ps yeah Crap

Colin 1lb 13oz Niggle 2lb 8oz Bobi 3lb 0oz All fish were returned