alun j.

Forecas tfor that Sunday just coming on the radar.... .....prepare for a postponement !! No sign of any settled weather yet.

Neal, Are you going to combine the cod comp with the ray comp that got blown off....to add a bit more interest ?? Alun.

.....and after the storm, there's the propect of a little window on Weds. Murky water and residual swell....will make bassing difficult !! Anyone else going to wet a line?

Have we got a new date for this yet ?

Can't do Sunday.....but, this morning, looks like it might be windy !! I'm in if it gets postponed. Alun.

Ditto at Christchurch.....you have to send proof of 3rd party liability insurance when applying for the Mudeford season ticket....but if you pay on the day launch, they never ask !

Alun Jones.....5 lb 7 ozs.

1) Court Jester - Neal and Nigel 2) Frisky Fox - Carol and Mike 3) Kingfisher - Chris - crew TBC 4) Wight Magic Dave - Kev , Jacob, Craig 5) Sweet Pea Mal & Trev 6) JV - AdamF, Charlie A & Sam A 7) Gastronaught - AlunJ & RobF 8) Fisheagle- Allan Green, John Shaw and Barry Cahill 9) Mates boat - PJ &crew 10) Drifter - Paul & Tom, late start should be out buy 1300

I'm out for this weekend....done my planning around calendar !

On the calendar.......Bass comp is listed for Sept 22 ????

Gastro was heading after the weed and freshening breeze called a early finish to the day about 3pm. Going up the Run against the ebb, we saw the Lifeboat ahead, going slowly, with some square lump tied alongside [ strange craft ?? or floating hazard recovered ??]. As we got closer, the 'Walls' logo was visible on what could now be seen to be a small freezer cabinet !! A chat to the lifeboat crew...and we were offered a Cornetto !!.....and a finger pointing to a tow rope disappearing under the stern.....they were also towing [the [now submerged ] dory.. They got it around to the slip.....just the prop showing above the upturned hull......People seemed more interested in the recovered freezer !!.....they seemed have rescued a few more ice creams !! My crew Clive took a few pics......he may post them here if he sees this !! Alun.

Well done Rob....but that battery issue must have been a pain...and not something you want to do if it's bumpy.! Last year, my battery similarly packed up...and I got the Yam going again on the pull-cord. I found that running the engine when going back up the drift was enough to put enough back in the battery [ but did turn GPS/sounder off whilst drifting]. Your's sounds a bit more terminal. Hope it is just the battery and not a charging issue [ as Paul F, had !] Alun.

Hi James..........WELL DONE !!! ... on another biggie ! Amazing what that area keeps producing !!

Bump......... Last chance before these go on that auction site.... ammended list... a 25 l Yamaha fuel tank...one of the older metal ones...just a little surface corrosion. 35 lb CQR anchor 'Battery Guard' 24 v isolation switch.....seems brand new/ in box with wiring diagram Fenders.... Three dockside fenders....those ones that are bolted to the finger pontoon Three big boat fenders Man over board !!.... One horseshoe ring with frame and two circular liferings. Watersports !!...... there's a Wakeboard with the boot bits; a Kneeboard [?] and a pair of Waterskis.. ...and a towing line Wetsuits.........2....children's sizes....short arm style any enquiries , pm here or phone 07812447587

I've got a 6 ft one if any use.

Def the weather !!

Can someone put the date for the Open on the Calendar please?

The only point I'd add is to ask you to consider how portable you want it to be... Icey-tek is great...but heavy for it's size....Adam's isn't often lifted off the boat! I've got two Igloo boxes...they are good [thermally] but the lids, handles and catches are more flimsy...but they are much lighter. The larger of mine is an Igloo 95 [a bit bigger than Adam's]....that mostly stays on the boat and allows most fish to stay straight !! The smaller box is about 50 l. and that is more useful to transport fish in the car [ but is often too small !] So....how much can you lift ?? .....and how much room in the car if you need to transport it ? Alun.

Hi Ben..come have a look.

I still think it's a bit early for bass this year. ........or tell me something different ??

Bump..... I'll leave these here a few more days...before I auction them. Any interest???

Paul and I were back in for lunch.....noticed the wind picked up after a lovely morning.....so we'll post first results ! Paul Frey....3 lbs 9 oz. Alun Jones ..3 lbs 7 oz. Paul said he post a pic later...if he can work out how on this new site. Alun.

1) Court Jester - Neal, Stuie and Jon (JK) 2) Kingfisher - Chris, Dogfish Dave, Stu, Chris 3) Dream Drifter - Alfie Martin, (Berty non member) 4) MegaByte - Brian, Mark, Thomas, Tamzin 5) Awol- Martin, Dean, Rich Stevens 6) Wishin Too-Nigel,Martin Cherrett ,Mike Toms 7) Sweet Pea - Mal Thomas. Crew TBA 8) Kelly's Heroes - John Stevenson, Allan Green, Dave Samuels and Bill (Ferret). 9) Alfresco Charlie Dan Chrissie Will 10) Illusion - Tom Smith - plus crew 11) Imagine - Paul Frey and Alun J. 12) Wight Magic - Dave Evans, Ben, Charlie A, Sam A 14) Dog House - Andy Fail, Chris Large 15) Holy Mackeral- Yan Triska, Dave Loader (Non member) 16) Yelo - Kev - Mick Jacob jnr

1) Court Jester - Neal plus crew TBA 2) Kingfisher - Chris plus crew TBA 3) Dream Drifter - Alfie plus crew TBA 4) MegaByte - Brian, Mark, Thomas, Tamzin 5) Awol- Martin, Dean, Rich Stevens 6)Wishin Too-Nigel,Martin Cherrett ,Mike Toms 7) Sweet Pea - Mal Thomas. Crew TBA 8) Kellies Hero- John Stevenson, Allan Green, Dave Samuels and Bill (Ferret) 9) Alun J and Paul Frey - boat tba.

1) Court Jester - Neal plus crew TBA 2) Kingfisher - Chris plus crew TBA 3) Dream Drifter - Alfie plus crew TBA 4) MegaByte - Brian, Mark, Thomas, Tamzin 5) Awol- Martin, Dean, Rich Stevens 6)Wishin Too-Nigel,Martin Cherrett ,Mike Toms 7) Sweet Pea - Mal Thomas. Crew TBA 8) Kellies Hero- John Stevenson, Allan Green, Dave Samuels and Bill (Ferret) 9) Alun J and Paul Frey - boat tba.