Brian

Happy Birrthday Jim

BIRTHDAY REMINDER This week we celebrate a special birthday. Monica Lewinsky turns 44. Can you believe it? It seems like only yesterday she was crawling around the White House on her hands and knees, putting everything in her mouth. They grow up so fast, don't they?

Mark What rpm does it idle at? If it's too low, the extra load will cause it to stall. I don't know about the Mariner, but engines I've had need the idle speed set afloat and in gear.

Sounds like a dirty jet, has the motor been standing for a long time?

Students at a local school were assigned to read 2 books............. 'Titanic' & 'My Life' by Bill Clinton. One student turned in the following book report, with the proposition that they were nearly identical stories! His cool professor gave him an A+ for this report. Titanic:. ... cost - $29.99 Clinton : ..... cost - $29.99 Titanic: ..... Over 3 hours to read Clinton :. .... Over 3 hours to read Titanic: ...... The story of Jack and Rose , their forbidden love, and subsequent catastrophe. Clinton : ..... The story of Bill and Monica, their forbidden love, and subsequent catastrophe. Titanic: ..... Jack is a starving artist. Clinton : ...... Bill is a bullshit artist. Titanic: .... In one scene, Jack enjoys a good cigar. Clinton : ...... Ditto for Bill. Titanic: ..... During the ordeal, Rose's dress gets ruined. Clinton : ...... Ditto for Monica. Titanic: ..... Jack teaches Rose to spit. Clinton : ....... Let's not go there. Titanic: ..... Rose gets to keep her jewellery. Clinton : ... Monica is forced to return her gifts. Titanic: ..... Rose remembers Jack for the rest of her life. Clinton : ..... Clinton doesn't remember Jack____. Titanic: ..... Rose goes down on a vessel full of seamen. Clinton :. .... Monica...ooh, let's not go there, either. Titanic: ..... Jack surrenders to an icy death. Clinton : ..... Bill goes home to Hilary - basically the same thing.

Crikey Jim put your pants back on!!

That'll be the Councils way of preventing people who work in Poole using it as cheap parking (

Have a word with Jim (Small Fry).

I've got twin batteries on mine, 1 for the lights and electronics the other for the engine. Instead of using an "Off-1-Both-2", I fitted a VSR, makes it automatic. Purchased the switch from Merlin Equipment at Cabot Lane (just down the road from you). As the boat lives on a trailer at home, I decided not to fit isolating switches.

I didn't have them fitted to my Warrior as I felt they were a waste of money. I couldn't see any reason to ever go onto the foredeck.

Ben Have you seen this thread by Adam? Live Bait Installation

Gary I've only ever had to wait for one boat. But I usually go out weekdays, launching at 09:30 and back in about 15:30.

I seem to remember reading somewhere (possibly on this forum), that I you phone the council they'll come and clear the sand.

Welcome Dave. As already said, everyone is very helpfull. Look forward to meeting you soon.

BAFTA = Bass And Flounder Trophies, Alun???

I enjoyed that. Another trophy for Alun?? BAFTA

The thread's been moved, it was in "Jokes".

Me too.

Ben What safety equipment have you got? The Boat Jumble would be a good place to pick up bits and pieces and as Neal says, meet a few members.

Hi Ben Nice boat, quite a few members launch at Baiter, I tried it and didn't like having to wade everytime, so I now launch at Cobbs Quay, although it's quite expensive.

We're in a bit of a quiet spell at the moment, but things should start to pick up shortly. Where will you be launching?

Hi Ben Welcome to the Forum. A good bunch, losts of knowledge and really helpful. I would suggest that you try to get out with a few members on their boats, it's the best way to learn. What sort of boat have you got? Can I also recommend joining the club, the AGM is on 1st April. Just one comment, try not to use all Uppercase, it's not so easy to read, and can be taken as shouting.

Mark It's strange that it's not showing the correct date and time. According to the manual, date and time are obtained automatically from the Satelites atomic clock.

I entered the MMSI number into an Icom M421 today for Derek (Sea Sparkle), it was very straightforward. Follow the instructions on page 14 of the manual. DOUBLE CHECK that you've got the number correct before you press ENTER to store it.

We're not picking on you. We're just afraid to be your friend in case you're a jinx