Maverick Martin

Used Awol more this year than the last couple of years, mostly for cruising and family days with some fishing thrown in. Had a great time with other club members earlier in the year crossing the channel to Alderney Had loads of work undertaken on the boat this year. First was the engine bay hatch adapted to stop water spilling into the bilges, engine bay fire extinguisher replaced, new batteries, battery charger and shore power all fitted. Engine out to allow new hydraulic steering hoses to be fitted plus cleaning bilges and painting all those inaccessible parts. Also had some of the outside upholstery recovered. Awol is now better than she has been for a while. All that's left to do is the annual cut and polish we are then ready for the beginning of the 2014 season not that we have finished using her this winter yet.

I could manage 1 French letter

I'm apparently literally mad does that count

Happy birthday Neal Martin

So spill the beans, who won?

Link to Danny's utube page http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBARydOPf9R05LZO5lrU-YA

This is the first year I haven't fished this comp and you have to go and lay on a larger hamper (nice one Alun) on the plus side I should earn double points (much better than Tesco points ) I will I be thinking of you guys and of course Bob, Good luck all Martin

Happy birthday John, hope you are well Martin

Dean and I will be out from just after 8am. Will probably stay up Poole end, will listen out on ch6 Good luck all Martin

Probably not the best place to advertise a vacancy but worth a try Our plumbing and heating side has far too much work with Lewis our only qualified engineer struggling to cope. We need help in the form of a fully qualified and experienced plumbing and heating engineer. Applicants must have domestic ACS and be fully conversant in all aspects of plumbing and heating. An ability to fault find on boilers would be useful but not absolutely necessary. The successful applicant would take pride in both their work and appearance. Benefits would include a company vehicle and clothing with rates of pay being negotiable and dependant on experience. Hours of work are generally 8am-5pm with some overtime available. If you have the qualifications and would relish working in a varied environment with a small friendly but busy family firm pm/email me or phone Lewis on 07766 894833 Martin

I clicked like on Newboys post but only because I couldn't stop laughing.....funnier than the joke lol although I did like the joke

Terry you're barred

Karl Betteridge Marine electronics engineer trading as BetterConnected KAB Marine electronics engineer with 12 years professional experience and fully insured Experienced with Raymarine, Garmin, Simrad, KVH, Furuno, Icom and Digital Yacht Telephone Karl on 07729399433 Email: karlbetts.kb@googlemail.com

Good to get a response from Julia's House, a very worthy cause. Well done to all that put in time to organise the comp or time to just enter the comp Martin

Halibut

The day was a bit pants for us. First chosen mark was about 5 miles offshore but apart from 1 conger it was barren. Moved inshore to a bank not a touch another move onto the Dolphin sands which produced a few dogs and a 7lb thornback ray for dean. That was our only weighable fish. Dean had a bit of an accident falling over and breaking his Kenzaki 20-30 it had only been used twice he is understandably gutted....wonder what he would like for Christmas

Welcome Andy, join in and make the most of your membership. If you're on the water tomorrow give the members a shout on 6 as mentioned earlier in the thread Plenty of time to log into the comp if you like just post in Robs link or you can book in on the day with a committee member by calling on ch6 as said earlier. If you cant get hold of one any other club member can relay your wishes to one of the committee boats Martin

Happy Birthday Gary long time no see hope you are well? Martin

Another volunteer for support vessel, Chris I'll come alongside for tea and butty

Bricklayer's Accident Report This is a bricklayer's accident report, which was printed in the newsletter of the Australian equivalent of the Workers' Compensation Board. This is a true story. Had this guy died, he'd have received a Darwin Award for sure.... Dear Sir: I am writing in response to your request for additional information in Block 3 of the accident report form. I put "poor planning" as the cause of my accident. You asked for a fuller explanation and I trust the following details will be sufficient. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the day of the accident, I was working alone on the roof of a new six story building. When I completed my work, found that I had some bricks left over which, when weighed later, were found to be slightly in excess of 500 lbs. Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, I decided to lower them in a barrel by using a pulley, which was attached to the side of the building on the sixth floor. Securing the rope at ground level, I went up to the roof, swung the barrel out and loaded the bricks into it. Then I went down and untied the rope, holding it tightly to ensure a slow descent of the bricks. You will note in Block 11 of the accident report form that I weigh 175 lbs. Due to my surprise at being jerked off the ground so suddenly, I lost my presence of mind and forgot to let go of the rope. Needless to say, I proceeded at a rapid rate up the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel which was now proceeding downward at an equal, impressive speed. This explained the fractured skull, minor abrasions and the broken collar bone, as listed in section 3 of the accident report form. Slowed only slightly, I continued my rapid ascent, not stopping until the fingers of my right hand were two knuckles deep into the pulley. Fortunately by this time I had regained my presence of mind and was able to hold tightly to the rope, in spite of beginning to experience a great deal of pain. At approximately the same time, however, the barrel of bricks hit the ground and the bottom fell out of the barrel. Now devoid of the weight of the bricks, that barrel weighed approximately 50 lbs. I refer you again to my weight. As you can imagine, I began a rapid descent, down the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel coming up. This accounts for the two fractured ankles, broken tooth and several lacerations of my legs and lower body. Here my luck began to change slightly. The encounter with the barrel seemed to slow me enough to lessen my injuries when I fell into the pile of bricks and fortunately only three vertebrae were cracked. I am sorry to report, however, as I lay there on the pile of bricks, in pain unable to move, I again lost my composure and presence of mind and let go of the rope and I lay there watching the empty barrel begin its journey back down onto me. This explains the two broken legs. I hope this answers your inquiry.

Happy Birthday Terry and Eborman

Is anyone lucky enough to be out? I wish Allan I wish Have a good day Martin

Book in as usual 1) Court Jester - Neal Alfie, Stuie 2) Kingfisher, Chris, Jim (Tiddler) & Stu (Non member) 3) Fisheagle 4) Serenity 5) Alfresco? 6) Hobit plus 1 non member ( staying in the harbour as first time out with new engine ! ) 7) AWOL Martin & Dean

Well done on finding a mark to fish on such a horrible day and thanks for sharing