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A major incident has been declared after about 200 barrels of reservoir fluid leaked into the water at Poole Harbour in Dorset. Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) said a leak occurred at a pipeline operated by Perenco, under Owers Bay on Sunday. Members of the public have been urged not to swim at Poole Harbour or the surrounding area until further notice. An assessment of the situation was being carried out, PHC said. In a statement it added: "It is estimated that approximately 200 barrels of reservoir fluid has been released into the water column in Poole Harbour. "Anyone who has come into contact with the spill should wash immediately with soap and water. If eyes have come into contact with the spill, they should be rinsed with water." Reservoir fluids can include types of oil.

I used to carry a full set of tools in the car, now I just carry a mobile phone.

Barclays Bank is very pleased to inform you that we are installing new Drive-thru" cash point machines where our customers will be able to withdraw cash without leaving their vehicles. To enable our customers to make full use of these new facilities, we have conducted intensive behavioural studies to come up with appropriate procedures for their use. Please read the procedures that apply to you and remember them PROCEDURES FOR OUR MALE CUSTOMERS: 1. Drive up to the cash machine. 2. Wind down your car window. 3. Insert card into machine and enter PIN. 4. Enter amount of cash required and withdraw. 5. Retrieve card, cash and receipt. 6. Wind up window. 7. Drive off. PROCEDURES FOR OUR FEMALE CUSTOMERS: 1. Drive up to cash machine. 2. Reverse back the required distance to align car window with cash machine. 3. Re-start the stalled engine. 4. Wind down the window. 5. Find handbag, remove all contents on to passenger seat to locate card. 6. Turn the radio down. 7. Attempt to insert card into machine. 8. Open car door to allow easier access to cash machine due to its excessive distance from the car. 9. Insert card. 10. After "Invalid Card" is displayed - Remove the afore mentioned "Marks & Spencers" Charge card and insert correct Cash Point card 11. Remove Cash Point Card 12. Re-insert Cash Point card the right way up. 13. Re-enter handbag to find diary with your PIN written on the inside back page. 14. Enter PIN. 15. Press "Cancel" and re-enter correct PIN. 16. Enter amount of cash required. 17. Check make-up in rear view mirror. 18. Retrieve cash and receipt. 19. Empty handbag again to locate purse and place cash inside. 20. Place receipt in back of cheque book. 21. Re-check make-up. 22. Drive forward 2 meters. 23. Reverse back to cash machine. 24. Retrieve card. 25. Re-empty hand bag, locate card holder, and place card into the slot provided. 26. Restart stalled engine and pull off. 27. Drive for 2 to 3 miles. 28. Release hand brake.

Happy birthday

Happy birthday Greg.

You say the motor won't tilt any higher. Is that because it would foul the transom? If there is clearance for it to come higher, the tilt can be re-programmed, see page 13 in the Suzuki manual.

Is there clearance in the outboard well to tilt the engine higher. My Suzuki DF70 didn't clear the water on my Warrior 165. So I adjusted the tilt range so it now clears the water. I' fairly sure Micron 300 isn't suitable for aluminium, I use Trilux on the outboard bracket and the plastic mounting plate.

In 2022-23 there are 18 Junior members. I don’t have dates of birth for 4 of them so numbers could be less in 2023-24.

I haven't shown it to Diane either.

Happy birthday

Thanks everyone, I'm looking forward to the February meeting. 🍺

Thanks. I've been given the all clear, so really enjoyed the day.

Thanks everyone, I had a good day.

Thanks Jim. Beer and cake it is. Just had the cake beer later.

Happy birthday Dave

Happy birthday Kevin & Mike.

I can’t see any rod holders!!!!

Happy birthday Mike

As you say, the hull could be. What engine has it got.?

Was that the only one caught?

I don't recognise it as a Parkstone Bay 21. Here's me on a Parkstone Bay 21 about 40 tears ago.

Happy birthday Rob.