Graham Nash

While walking my dogs in Baiter this morning I could see the Search & Rescue chopper over (what looked like Sandbanks inner harbour). The water is so shallow there that anyone should be able to stand. Lets hope there is a successful outcome. http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/1012...Harbour/?ref=mr

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls till he could fit no more. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full.. The students responded with a unanimous

I have recently changed my prop for much smaller pitch so i now have for sale 2 perfect condition SOLAS 13 7/8 stainless steel props for sale. One is 19 pitch and one 21 pitch. I see that stainless props for the DF can reach

A group of chaps, all age 40, discussed where they should meet for lunch. Finally it was agreed that they would meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the waitresses there were gorgeous, with tight skirts, perky breasts and nice bums. Ten years later, at age 50, the friends once again discussed where they should meet for lunch. Finally it was agreed that they would meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the food and service was good and the wine selection was excellent. Ten years later, at age 60, the friends again discussed where they should meet for lunch. Finally it was agreed that they would meet at the Ocean View restaurant because they could dine in peace and quiet and the restaurant had a beautiful view of the ocean. Ten years later, at age 70, the friends discussed where they should meet for lunch. Finally it was agreed that they would meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the restaurant was wheelchair accessible and had an elevator. Ten years later, at age 80, the friends discussed where they should meet for lunch. Finally it was agreed that they would meet at the Ocean View restaurant because they had never been there before.

As some may know I have struggled a little with my new boat and engine set up since launching her in April. Anyway, it could take a couple of miles to get on the plane, (if at all)! Without trim tabs the nose pointed to the sky. With trim tabs the nose sunk into the waves. Moving crew around helped a little but any chop or wake from other boats would have us down to 8 knots again and another eternity trying to get any speed. My last trip out saw us use in excess of

I remember when I used to go beach fishing years ago I used to prefer night trips. I don't remember if this was because the fish came in closer to the beach during the cover of darkness or if it was to get some peace and quiet from her indoors . Years later I have had ponds and fish tanks and my fish have always been fairly inactive at night. My point is; As I have a boat with an enclosed cabin (for heat) I am hoping to do a few evening/night trips in the harbour or around the Poole beaches during the calm winter nights and wondered if anyone thinks i'm wasting my time? I have read some of the old "night fishing" threads and am prepared for the creaks, lights looming upon me from out of the darkness and the slopping of water in my bilges thanks

My missus bought herself some of them Meatloaf knickers, on the front it says, "I'll do anything for love" and across the back it says "but I won't do that"

ha ha ... love them putting their awnings out again afterwards :-)

I use IE9 and is ok here??

windguru is showing 7 to 9 on Sunday. It wont even be much fun in the shelter of the harbour

I thought they were tightening the law on scrap yards taking stuff (they know it's knocked off!!). A mate of mine had his taken from his VW van last week too, so its not just 4x4's.

I have one on ebay at the moment Will. It's old, rusty axles, creaks and groans but it had my ton and a half boat on it in the boat yard and it coped fine (could have been doing with some more air in the tyres, thats all). I dont think i'd use it for long runs on the road but it's fine for the yard. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150899368785?ssP...984.m1555.l2649 Probably not as good as the one you sold, but I bet it doesnt cost anywhere near as much either. I'm away the weekend but let me know if you wanna look. Graham.

gutted for you mate. It would be nice if they were to catch the scum that do this, but I think you already know the likely outcome. Good luck Graham.

Cinderella was now 75 years old. After a fulfilling life with the now departed Prince, she happily sat in her rocking chair watching the world go by with her cat Stephen. One afternoon, out of nowhere, appeared her Fairy Godmother. Cinderella said, "Fairy Godmother, what are you doing here after all these years? "The Fairy Godmother replied, "Well Cinderella, since you have lived a good wholesome life since we last met, I have decided to grant you three wishes. Is there anything for which your heart still yearns?" Cinderella was overjoyed. "I wish I was extremely wealthy", she said. Instantly, her rocking chair turned into solid gold. Stephen, her cat, jumped off her lap and ran to the edge of the porch quivering with fear. "Oh thank you Fairy Godmother," said Cinderella. "Is there anything else you might wish for", asked the Fairy Godmother. Cinderella looked down at her frail body, and said, "I wish I was young and full of the beauty I once had." At once, her wish was granted. Cinderella felt a feeling inside her that she had not felt for years. The Fairy Godmother said, "You have one wish remaining, what shall you have?" Cinderella looked at her frightened cat in the corner and said, "I wish you to turn Stephen, my old cat, into a handsome young man." Magically, Stephen suddenly underwent a change and there before them stood a young man with the looks and body that no other man could match. The Fairy Godmother again spoke, "Congratulations Cinderella. Enjoy your new life" and with that she was gone. For a few eerie moments, Cinderella and Stephen looked into each other's eyes. Cinderella sat breathless, gazing at the most stunning perfect man she had ever seen. Then Stephen walked over to Cinderella and held her close in his muscular arms. He leant in close to her ear and whispered in a warm breath, "I bet you regret having me castrated now, don't you?"

then there is no benefit to road users but a few boaters get easier access. I cant see them getting away with that! I must be in the minority (of boat users) as I live in the town centre. Although I would have much preferred to see a bridge spanning the whole of holes bay I see a HUGE improvement in my journey home. No more sitting at the Asda roundabout waiting to get home because the bridge is up, no more having to drive all the way round holes bay to get to the other side of the bridge when it goes up just as you approach it on a bank holiday weekend. I think it's a lovely sight when it raises, especially at night. There may be problems with it for a few rich boat people, but most of their boats sit on their pontoons for 95% of the time anyway. SORRY

SOCIALISM You have 2 cows. You give one to your neighbour. COMMUNISM You have 2 cows. The State takes both and gives you some milk. FASCISM You have 2 cows. The State takes both and sells you some milk. NAZISM You have 2 cows. The State takes both and shoots you. BUREAUCRATISM You have 2 cows. The State takes both, shoots one, milks the other, and then throws the milk away... TRADITIONAL CAPITALISM You have two cows. You sell one and buy a bull. Your herd multiplies, and the economy grows. You sell them and retire on the income. SURREALISM You have two giraffes. The government requires you to take harmonica lessons AN AMERICAN CORPORATION You have two cows. You sell one, and force the other to produce the milk of four cows. Later, you hire a consultant to analyse why the cow has dropped dead. VENTURE CAPITALISM You have two cows. You sell three of them to your publicly listed company, using letters of credit opened by your brother-in-law at the bank, then execute a debt/equity swap with an associated general offer so that you get all four cows back, with a tax exemption for five cows. The milk rights of the six cows are transferred via an intermediary to a Cayman Island Company secretly owned by the majority shareholder who sells the rights to all seven cows back to your listed company. The annual report says the company owns eight cows, with an option on one more. You sell one cow to buy a new president of the United States , leaving you with nine cows. No balance sheet provided with the release. The public then buys your bull THE RBS MODEL You have two cows. You shred them. A FRENCH CORPORATION You have two cows. You go on strike, organise a riot, and block the roads, because you want three cows. A JAPANESE CORPORATION You have two cows. You redesign them so they are one-tenth the size of an ordinary cow and produce twenty times the milk. You then create a clever cow cartoon image called 'Cowkimon' and market it worldwide. A GERMAN CORPORATION You have two cows. You re-engineer them so they live for 100 years, eat once a month, and milk themselves. AN ITALIAN CORPORATION You have two cows, but you don't know where they are. You decide to have lunch. A RUSSIAN CORPORATION You have two cows. You count them and learn you have five cows. You count them again and learn you have 42 cows. You count them again and learn you have 2 cows. You stop counting cows and open another bottle of vodka. A SWISS CORPORATION You have 5000 cows. None of them belong to you. You charge the owners for storing them. A CHINESE CORPORATION You have two cows. You have 300 people milking them. You claim that you have full employment, and high bovine productivity. You arrest the newsman who reported the real situation. AN INDIAN CORPORATION You have two cows. You worship them. A BRITISH CORPORATION You have two cows. Both are mad. AN IRAQI CORPORATION Everyone thinks you have lots of cows. You tell them that you have none. No-one believes you, so they bomb the shit out of you and invade your country. You still have no cows, but at least now you are part of a Democracy.... A NEW ZEALAND CORPORATION You have two cows. The one on the left looks very attractive. AN AUSTRALIAN CORPORATION You have two cows. Business seems pretty good. You close the office and go for a few beers to celebrate

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The biggest bass ive caught was inside the harbour too Neal. 9 1/2lbs while waiting for enough water to retreave my boat at the slipway.

some nice fish there and a HUGE smile

Five Scotsmen in an Audi Quattro arrived at an Irish border checkpoint. Paddy the officer stops them and tells them: "It is illegal to put 5 people in a Quattro, Quattro means four." "Quattro is just the name of the automobile," the Scotsmen retorts in disbelief. "Look at the papers: this car is designed to carry five persons." "You can not pull that one on me," replies Paddy "Quattro means four. You have five people in your car and you are therefore breaking the law." The Scotsmen replies angrily, "You idiot! Call your supervisor over. I want to speak to someone with more intelligence!" "Sorry," responds Paddy, "Murphy is busy with 2 guys in a Fiat Uno."

I have some bolt croppers if you need them Jim.

dont forget 5. the steam rally!

it makes a perfect excuse to try to get out in my book :-)