Oli

Happy Birthday guys

Look at that, stunning day! I could post a photo of the train that just went past my office window but probably wouldn't quite compare!

Nigel + Mike beat me to it!

I'd definitely say a male corkwing. Pretty fish!

great, thank you

Thanks Martin I'll PM it to you now Oli

Just spoken to Tim Coombes who I think has now paid - he didn't receive a reminder at all, are they sent by email or just put on the forum? Oli

Haha quite right Alun - this way we'll really be able to see the fish sticking their fingers up at us! Thanks for the offer Rob, too kind!

Nice report guys some awesome fish there - Kev what a beast!!!!

Ah that would definitely be handy - anyone got a spare? We do have a working Downvision sonar unit though which I'm desperate to see in action!!

Wow Rob thanks for taking these - first time we've seen her with the signwriting done, really chuffed with it! Hoping for the hand over this weekend as I'm told all of the electronics are now just about done Tony of course mate you're most welcome (don't know about that Curtis chap though!)

Happy birthday!

Looks fantastic Dave, have you got a final handover date yet?

I know, you just can't make it up! (I think one of them was my own wedding which I was unlikely to get away with). Ok so there's us / you / Alfresco / JV at least that can't do that weekend so still good potential for another trip if the others leave any fish behind!

bu&&er!

When would the next dates be Martin (please don't say 6/7/8 - only bloody wedding I've been invited to this year is that weekend and I'm an usher so can't even make an excuse!) Sorry about this one chaps Oli

Have a great trip guys, if only it was two weeks later we'd be with you - would have been a perfect shakedown for the new boat! Hope you catch lots (no need to say it but have fun!).

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2633739/Caught-video-Shocking-moment-angler-hooks-30st-porbeagle-shark-just-ONE-MILE-Devon-beach.html Funny how they go with: "Graeme Pullen, 62, was fishing for pollock off the North Devon coast when the 8ft long porbeagle shark took his bait." Not: "Well known shark fisherman Graeme Pullen, 62, was fishing for pollock using a rubby dubby bag off the North Devon coast when the 8ft long porbeagle shark took his bait. Luckily he was using a 50lb class rod and a 12/0 hook " Serious fish though!!!

some SERIOUS fish there! Well done team Alfresco!

The last update from Silver Spray sounded promising: http://silverspray.blogspot.co.uk/

I've done a few nights on Southbourne rough and always had a good mix of species and some excellent sport with the congers there once it gets dark

Bump as we've just heard the Targa is arriving a MONTH early! If anyone knows of someone looking for an Arvor 250 we'd be very grateful if you could put us in touch. Oli and Nick

Lovely boat Adam, congratulations - can't wait to see her out on the water

Thanks Charlie, we'd definitely be keen for a later trip, that would be great. Realistically we could do it on the current boat but having just spent a lot of time/money getting her shipshape for sale and all the gear off we're loathed to get her all dirty again - plus it's sod's law that that will be the one weekend a keen buyer wants to see her! No more pics yet though we have taken delivery of a shiny hybridtouch Raymarine unit with a platinum chart card plus a stereo so we can make sure the Jaws theme tune is available at all times!

Thanks Adam, she certainly needed a good clean after the winter and they did a great job at Saltwater Solutions, very pleased! We moved her to the RMYC last year so the Targa will replace her there (well I certainly hope replacing, less than two months now and we certainly don't want to be having to find somewhere to store SC2 while we try and sell her!). Beside ourselves with excitement for the new arrival - started picking out all of the gadgety bits and positioning of the instruments and dials etc. can't wait to see her in the flesh!