iansimpson63

It has been said Neil

A pleasure Charlie, I thought a bit of light hearted rambling in the style of Mills and Boon would make a welcome change.

We have been living in troubled times full of uncertainty and sad news across the UK and the world in general. Family and friends seperated by restrictions and normality gone out the window. I received a PM on Friday from a dear friend who asked if I would like to attend a fishing sorte, socially distanced, out to the Dolphin Banks to target Channel Whiting. My heart leapt with joy, firstly to be afloat, but mostly to see a man that I have not seen for over seven months, bountiful glee eminated from every pore. I barely slept the night before, so high was my anticipation, a short dog walk, bacon sandwhich, cup of tea and a welcome emptying of the bowels saw me prepared to meet on the boat at 07:30. No hugging or kissing at our long awaited reunion, damn that Coivid, but the man love was evident to the mullet and guppies below the pontoons. We motored out to the Banks and I foolishly mentioned to my Captain that I had only caught 3 dogfish throughout the previous 10 or so trips out this year, what a silly goose I proved to be. Charlie caught a steady string of Conger, I landed a more productive supply of LSD. A small Bass, Gurnard, Small Eyed Ray and 2 Whiting to Charlie and a large Blonde which I released 15 yards from the boat, to me. Chilli cod stew then move to another location. More LSD and another Whiting, move again, Oh the joy of being afloat. Final stop near the cruise ships and we hit lots of small eyes, gurnard and some larger mackerel. I tried to stow 2 mackerel to take home but the skipper ordered me to use 1 as bait (the children have suffered mild mal-nutrition during this pandemeic and will have to graze on the village green once more). Radio chatter with Ben, Mal and Jerry aboard their boats, on our mini cruise made the day even better and my cup was overflowing with joy. Thank you Charlie once again and tight lines to one and all. PS. Cerrie has instucted me to inform you that I have only had 1 beer, she really doesn't understand the full joy of mateship and being out with a discharged seaman (ex RN)

Late as ever Stuie. but I hope you had a fantastic day mate, you are the Gentleman of the Club. Regards, Cerrie & Ian

Have a great day/evening chaps.

Many happy returns Lofty.

Look after the batteries Sam.

Many Happy Returns Dave

Being a gentleman I turned the other way when you took your top off Jim, but I have to say that there is not as much of you as there used to be.

Happy birthday mate

We had over 40 mackerel today between St Aldheims Head and Dancing Ledge, they were hooked 1, 2 and 3 at a time. Also some good size Bream, Pollock, small Bass and 1 good sized keeper. Hopefully the mackerel will move east soon and appear in the bay.

Happy Birthday young man

Not quite Terry, the foreign ownership sold is that of the current EU quota allocated to the UK, this quota will cease to be. If the trade talks do not give the EU fleets access to UK water then all the licences will be for the UK fleets. The quotas that were allocated and then sold by private operators were under the previous EU quota system and so there will be a legal battle to retain these, however, the quota system will be null and void. Unlike the picture painted by the BBC and the Guardian, those that voted for Article 50 were not all racists but people such as I that could see the unfair policies and frightening potential consequences of the Lisbon agreement that will see us lose our right to veto EU legislation. In summary the article briefly skits over the fact that it is a percentage of the existing UK quota that is held by non-UK companies, if the Govt don't give up the fishing rights, then the access to UK waters will be for UK fleets.

Happy birthday Frank

Have a fantastic Birthday and enjoy staying in and saving money, I will raise a cocktail to you tonight as Amy want to make us a few this evening.

Many happy returns

Video is great, I will show my grandchildren when I get some. Bit concerned about your screen height in relation to your eye level Jim. Have a great Easter Ian

Many happy returns John

Tesco has set a limit of 1 milk, 6 eggs and a loaf of bread per customer. Marks and Spencer have a limit of 1 box of truffles, 3 x triple ply toilet rolls and 1 prosecco. Asda have a limit of 1 pasta, 1 rice and 1 milk. Lidl have a limit of 1 MIG welder, 1 set of drill bits and an exercise mat.

Happy Birthday Adam

Hello Adrian and welcome. Ian

Sh*t joke

Hello Brian, I have a friend that was introduced to me by Professor Van Helsing that may take them off your hands: I will speak to buffet the vampire slayer later. (you may need to be 30 to 60 to get that)

Terry and Charlie please remember that I have feelings

A very happy bday to you