Bob F

Still confused about where it is, then. Specimen's description would put it quite close to the shore. Alun's would put it much further out if it is 15m deep. Can't see a 15m hole on the charts, or do you mean the 15m hole by the yellow bouy? BF

Yes, have a rag ready for the silver eels!!

The highest point of the bank is at N 50 39 596, W 01 56 683. You should be able to see it on any chart. BF

Ok, I'll bite. Never heard of "Pout Hole". BF

Thanks for the link Duncan. BF

Are Giltheads common in the harbour??? Do we have a club record for one? BF

Wow 4!!! Is this guy for real??? ...and then he woke up. Nice one James. BF

Happy Birthday, Mike.

Frightening to think how quickly it must have happened. My thoughts are with his family. Bob F.

Interesting report, Kam. BF

The Chandlers in Christchurch are selling the 5Kg Bruce copies at a special price of

I had it bit by a wasp once. Went to the doctors and asked him for something that would take away the pain, but leave the swelling. BF

Karen didn't manage to get out on the boat today. I had to leave her in her sick bed on her birthday. Stomach bug. But she insisted that I take little Rob out on the boat with the doughnut. What a great day!!! We all rafted up to Great White who was at anchor in the shelter of Brownsea Island by Pottery pier. Splash-Out, Blue Warrior, Ginsky, Maverick, Prodigy and a little later Phaeton. It didn't take long to crack open a few bottles of chilled beer and unwrap the sandwiches, and only a few moments more before a few of us where diving overboard. The sea temp of 20 degrees C, which was bracing at first but really refreshing. I thoroughly enjoyed jumping between boats, having a chat and playing with the electronics and toys. Then BW and SO shot off for a play with the doughnut. A great laugh until Rachel nutted little Dan on the back of his head. Both were ok, so Adam was next in for a solo run. He was hanging on like a limpet, so did my little trick to flip him out. It was like tossing a pancake 6ft in the air. Great laugh. When back at the boat raft the Harbour Master came past and saw the doughnut. He advised me that it was not allowed to be used anywhere in the harbour, including the Skiing area. Adam and I had to leave early, but it was difficult to pull ourselves away, especially as Duncan had just fired up the BBQ!!! A superb day which we definitely must do more often. cheer BF

Sounds a nightmare. Good luck with the refit. BF

I must give my poppers a try some time. I'd love to catch a bass on a popper. It must be great seeing it hit the lure. BF

Welcome Islander99. BF

Wow!! (Catching up on old posts) That must've been a shocker. Happy to hear there were no personal injuries. Is that why your hair was a bit fuzzy and upright on Thurs??

Nice one Paul. I was just about to order 40 quids worth of stuff from an online store and then remembered the Amazon link. Ended up being cheaper, too. No postage! cheers BF

Let's go surfing again, Adam.

Karen and I will be out on Splash-Out. We'll be towing a doughnut (not one you can eat, Mike ) Launching from Baiter at 11am. See you there. BF ps - It's Karen's birthday tomorrow. 21 again.

Hurricane Katrina???

Nice report, Alun. That record's there somewhere.

Jeezzz!!

Yes, lets have a chat on Thurs. BF

Jeezzz, you've been getting some sessions in recently. BF