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Seems to be a practical solution at first sight ...however ...with todays construction environment I guarantee it would end up as a high maintenance operation with plenty of closures. It would not be wide enough to take maintenace or emergency vehicles ,the ventilation and lighting systems would be unreliable or innadequate, and it would probably have a toll to cover maintenance costs(or budget overruns). Oh yeah ..it would probably LEAK. Why have I become so cynical in my old age .I wasn't like this in my youth?

I am clearing out all my old office technical paperwork as am in the slow process of closing my company down having decided to properly retire this time. So I have loads of used lever arch files available. Available to anyone that wants them (donation to HOW appreciated) otherwise they will be disposed of. My god I had some paperwork If no interest by next club meeting date they will be gone

Thanks for the clarification Brian. I couldn't get my head around a viable alternative engineering solution to the original scheme. Now I understand viable engineering wasn't part of the decision making process it clarifies things

As I'm not "Local" I don't know the history of the bridge construction but I can see that construction had begun on an alternative design across the bay. The 90 degree dogleg access on the Hamworthy side shows a piece of road heading for the bay. When was the design changed to the twin sails route and other than being a shorter route why was it chosen (other than I assume those in charge assumed it would be cheaper because it was shorter) Surely they would have considered all issues before changing the route? Or am I not understanding the Poole Council mentality.😎

I'm afraid we will never regain the reliability and longevity of the engineering of the Victorian age (there were a few exceptions I admit) when it seems that projects based on tendering to achieve the lowest price and quickest delivery win the day. I am sad to say that in my experience many Companies that win these projects have no idea of what they are getting into as they are basically shell companies reliant upon a previous old school reputation and now have minimal resources so that once they win the job then panic sets in and they try to recruit "staff" to complete it relying on managing the contract to save or make even money . The Victorians generally provided a realistic fixed price for the job and selection was based on the preferred design solution The quality of the available mechanical/electrical equipment available in today's throw away society is price driven and is selected to meet the warranty period which is generally 13 months from customer takeover by which time it has served its purpose and is generally worn out and gets replaced by the customer (or left to rot) with an identical 2 year lifespan unit and so the cycle continues. Granted the Victorian engineers way over designed their projects but they were also maintainable unlike those of today as the necessary skill sets have been purposely removed from the marketplace by the Government sacrificing the Manufacturing for the Financial markets. If the bearing set needs replacing on the twin sails bridge I suspect that it will be replaced with exactly the same type that has failed. There will be no money available or interest it getting the fault properly analysed and an improved design implemented . It will come back to bite them mark my words Just my three penne'th😎

Happy Birthday Gazza Enjoy the day

Happy birthday Terry. Make it a good one😋

Happy Birtday Duncan Hope you have a good day

Happy Birthday Oli Enjoy your day

Many Thanks for the Birthday wishes guys. It was a 5* weather day absolutely glorious but unfortunately did not spend it on the boat had other fish to fry. Had a great day which will extend into tomorrow ....I may even miss the Rugby ....I LOVE BEING PAMPERED🍰🍰🍰😍

Happy birthday Steve enjoy

Used the whitemax for the first time in anger a couple of days ago . It really is an impressive little reel.The magnetic spool control is awesome has a great range of adjustment. Drag is very smooth and powerful for such a tiny reel. Very Pleased and impressed so far.

Great site Rob .Thanks for sharing. Can't believe how silty it is around the Clan Macvey. I was expecting prestine sand.😕

Happy birthday Stuie. Make sure its a good un

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06X9KPDJ8/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item?th=1 I was so impressed with the Kastking Sharky3 baitrunner 6000 recently purchased that I decided to go for one of their Whitemax baitcasters . I paid £27.99 for it but I see its now been reduced to £25.52. Took a one day delivery option from Amazon and it arrived today. It seems a lovely little reel. Don't miss these bargains Right hand only it seems on Amazon but they are available left or right on Ebay you just have to wait a little longer. I am going to pair it with my Daiwa Beefstick 6ft 6inch medium heavy baitcaster rod and keep it in the boot of my car for holidays later this week first Wales then on for a week touring in Cornwall if all goes to plan. If I manage to get any fishing in I'll let you know how it performs .It is replacing an ABU 5500C3 which I keep getting overruns on .The Whitemax has a much more sophisticated adjustable braking system which I hope will sort the overrun issue out

Thought Nige was like the Queen having 2 Birthdays until it was explained. Happy Proper Birthday Nige Happy Birthday to you too Mick Enjoy .😁

I'll let you know but don't hold your breath on me managing to catch a cod!!!😞

If you're after a LOW COST salt water resistant Fixed spool reel with or without the baitrunner function have a look at the KASTKING SHARKY 3 RANGE on ebay from Kastking fishing Hong Kong .I think you will be pleasantly surprised. I just purchased a 6000 series baitrunner for around £46 and 1000 metres of multicolour braid for £19 ish and have christened both . I am very pleased with performances ...very powerful main drag and nice 2nd drag ...I reckon they are good value for the price. Plenty of reviews on You Tube Peteg

Not me, I'm currently soaking up the sunshine in Wales....never thought I would ever be able to say that

Birthday greetinngs Allan Enjoy

Happy Birthday Dave Have a Good Un

What happens after December 31st 2018?????

Ah the Plaice Maister hasn't lost his touch it seems. Well done Terry. I will be out tomorrow and probably Thursday as well trying to up my species count. Peteg