Brian

They certainly left in a hurry. Took me by surprise, it was a while before I stopped shaking. In hindsight I wish I'd tripped them up, but with two big lads running at me shouting my first instinct was to get out of the way. It happened at 21:30 and I was quite impressed by the police response, first officer was here within about 15 mins, after cruising the area looking for anyone out of breath or acting suspiciously, a second car turned up a few minutes later and a third car with two officers about 22:00. I imagine that in view of the other outboard thefts that have occured, they are taking it seriously.

Be warned, your motors are not safe, even if you've got a lock. I've just disturbed two "scumbags" trying to pinch my new auxillary, from MegaByte in the driveway. It was just by chance that I needed to get something from the garage. There's no sign of the lock that was threaded through it, the clamps were undone, but luckily I'd also made up a hidden clamp and hammered the ends of the threads. I didn't get a good look at them, it all happened so fast.

Russel at Elite did these at a cost of

I had the names for MegaByte done at Elite Signs, who are at the "Bottom of Blandford Road Hamworthy", near the Potters Arms. I've just been back and had a replacement for a logo on an outboard motor, they matched the original perfectly.

I can't think of anything else. I assume when you say 25:1, it'll be fresh fuel. Trevor, 1 question. I'm about to write a cheque for the pennant, who do I make it payable to?

I would also check the gearbox oil.

Paul, you need to go fishing.

I now think I must have lost it on the way to Cobbs. Someone took a photo at about 16:00 and it was missing then. The annoying thing is, I don't mormally leave it flying, but left it up last time because it was wet.

I had a club pennant when I left home yesterday, but I've just noticed that I haven't got one now. I left home at Beacon Park Road at about 13:30, launced at Cobbs Quay, spent about 3 hours in Holes Bay, then recovered and back home by 18:00. If anyone comes across a pennant on an old white VHF aerial somewhere along that route, it'll save me purchasing a replacement.

I see the BBC appear to have moved the Swash Channel into the Harbour.

If it's possible, probably best to take your auxillary home and lock it away. Police are going around the marinas warning people about a spate of outboard thefts. Apparently they're fairly certain they know who it is, but can't prove it. They've done Cobbs and RMYC.

Police are going around the marinas warning people about outboard theft. Apparently they know who it is, but can't prove it. They've done Cobbs and RMYC.

1. Gordon - Fugazi - crew TBD 2. Brian - MegaByte, crew = Mark (non-member)

Mick That's good to know, I thought they looked similar, but didn't know if they would fit. Jim I think it was Tuesday you passed me at Upton Cross. I felt really sorry for all those people who had to go to work.

Perhaps that's why Diane gave a look of pity!

it wasn't as cold as I expected, although I didn't hang about too long!!!

Thought I'd better give my account before Derek does. Derek (Sea Sparkle) and I decided to see if there were any flounders up towards Wareham. So I launched at Cobbs at about 10:00, under the bridge at about 10:20 and had a call from Sea Sparkle as he passed the ferry terminal to see where I was. By the time I reached our mark up by the mouth of the river Frome, Derek, Diane and Ken were already fishing. I dropped the anchor about 30 yards from them and Gerry and I got stuck in to what we hoped was going to be a very productive day. I was sat back relaxing watching my two rods, when I noticed the well where my fuel tanks sit was full of water, I switched on the bilge pump which quickly emptied it and I pondered where all the water had come from. I hosed down inside and out after Tuesday's trip, but I remembered removing the bung to drain everything out (can you see where this is going?), that's when it hit me, I couldn't remember putting the bung back in. There was only one thing for it, tilt the engine up, strip off (whilst trying not to frighten/excite Diane) and see if I could reach the bung (if it was still hanging on), from the boarding ladder and screw it back in. I couldn't believe my luck, it was dangling on the end of a thin bit of plastic and I could reach it, so I screwed it back in, climbed back aboard, dried off, dressed and enjoyed a nice hot cup of coffee. After about an hour I decided the flounders weren't going to co-operate, so I moved to "Rob's Rock" and tried for some plaice. Before long Sea Sparkle and Now-Or-Never were moored nearby, they both caught plaice while Gerry and I blanked. What did I learn from the experience? 1. Check the bung is in before launching (it's now on the check list). 2. Carry an emergency bung. 3. Luckily I carry a couple of bath towels sealed in a plastic bag.

The forecast for tomorrow looks very good, I think I'll be forced to go fishing again!!!!! I'll be fishing in company, Derek's going out on Sea Sparkle.

Unless of course there's something he's not telling me!!!!!!!!!!

Rob He said Rob's Rock, not Rob Rocks!!!!!!!

Not much!! Appart from my other duties, I used to manage the MoD's Research Deliverables database and for my last two years, had a counter on the opening screen, counting down, only a few people in the country twigged what the number meant.

Jim That's brilliant

Hi Mark I won't be a million miles from Aunt Bessie, so I'll give you a wave. Hi Jim Work? Now that word seems to ring a bell. Oh I know, It's why Diane leaves at 7:15 each morning and I'm free to go fishing Fished the beach: Saturday evening, had four flounders. Sunday Afternoon, blanked. Monday pm for a couple of hours, blanked. Beats work!!!!

I'll be out tomorrow, trying to match/beat my mates plaice. If you're about give me a call on ch 6.