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Martin claims ......44 years of fishing it You must have started at birth Mr Chairman Sir ......... Surely your august personage can not be that old? Mad (the creep) Mike

Is there a club record for a diver? And how do you tell when they are breeding? Mad Mike

Florida braced as storms approach Florida Governor Jeb Bush has declared a state of emergency Millions have been put on alert as a hurricane and tropical storm sweep across the Caribbean and head towards the US state of Florida. Hurricane Charley battered the Cayman Islands on Thursday as it headed towards Cuba and Florida. One man was reported killed in Jamaica on Wednesday night as heavy rains caused floods on the south coast. Tropical storm Bonnie was forecast to hit Florida on Thursday, with hurricane Charley expected to hit hours later . In western Cuba, the authorities have evacuated 25,000 people from low-lying areas, where there are fears of flooding. Tourists have been taken off a southern resort island. Hurricane Charley is expected to hit Cuba by nightfall and pass almost directly over the capital Havana, before reaching Florida early on Friday. A hurricane warning has been issued for the Florida Keys and for the south-west Florida coast. The state faces as double threat as tropical storm Bonnie is heading towards the western coast. Governor Jeb Bush has declared a state of emergency and put 8,000 National Guard troops on alert as the twin storms approach. Schools and government offices have closed. Bonnie, currently in the Gulf of Mexico, has forced the evacuation of more than 100 oil rigs and has triggered heavy rains in Florida. Oil production disrupted Hurricane Charley has winds of about 85mph (137km/h), which are expected to strengthen. What causes a hurricane? Use our guide to find out more Animated guide Although it did not hit Jamaica directly, rains from the hurricane caused mudslides and flooding in parts of the island. The main airport has been closed and some cruises have been diverted. Authorities in the Cayman Islands told people to stay indoors on Thursday as wind and rain battered the islands. The Caymans are a wealthier and better-prepared British dependency and some tourists there were taking the alert in their stride, the Associated Press news agency reports. "I've never been in a hurricane before," a US visitor from Las Vegas told the agency. "I'm kind of excited." Bonnie weakened overnight but regained some strength early on Thursday. It has already caused widespread disruption to oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf oil production has been cut by 25% and natural gas by 17%, according to the US Minerals Management Service.

So! You've been sitting on the side evesdropping seein' if we were going to talk about you behind yer back eh! When are you off to the Carribees then? Oh and Rich jus' remember there's nothing like a good blow when your away from home Mad Mike

Oh Doncaster, hum never read that far down, sorry. What about the one down south I know its bigger but if it came cheap enough could you cut it down to size? Mad Mike PS you don't need a hole at the bottom to drain if you use one of those self priming syphon thngies and they are as cheap as Pomme Frit.

Wataboutawaterbutt.......... Besides being the noise of my outboard starting up......... Adam have a look at # 4317693342 on ebay also #4317378267 They are both very cheap and may suit your needs better Mad Mike

Bloody hell first Alderny now this.......... I think he shot an albatros Caribbean storms trigger alerts Florida Governor Jeb Bush has declared a state of emergency Millions have been put on alert as a hurricane and tropical storm sweep across the Caribbean and head towards the US state of Florida. Hurricane Charley is expected to hit the Cayman islands on Thursday. It caused heavy rains in Jamaica as it passed off its southern coast on Wednesday. No casualties are reported. Tropical storm Bonnie, located in the Gulf of Mexico, has forced the evacuation of more than 100 oil rigs and is now moving towards Florida. Governor Jeb Bush has declared a state of emergency as the twin storms approach Florida. Schools and government offices have announced closures. Oil production disrupted Hurricane Charley has winds of about 75 mph (120 km/h), which are expected to strengthen. I've never been in a hurricane before - I'm kind of excited US tourist in Cayman Islands Although it did not hit Jamaica directly, rains from the hurricane are believed to have caused mudslides and flooding in parts of the island. Jamaica's main airport has been closed and some cruises have been diverted. Charley is now headed for the Cayman Islands, which are under a hurricane warning. The Caymans are a wealthier and better-prepared British dependency and some tourists there are taking the alert in their stride, the Associated Press news agency reports. "I've never been in a hurricane before," a US visitor from Las Vegas told the agency. "I'm kind of excited." Cayman residents and businesses worked through Wednesday to put hurricane shutters over their doors and windows. Charley is expected to hit Cuba and the Florida Keys by Friday. Meanwhile, tropical storm Bonnie is headed towards the Florida Panhandle. It has already caused widespread disruption to oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf oil production has been cut by 25% and natural gas by 17%, according to the US Minerals Management Service. The storm is also thought to be accelerating and could turn into a hurricane later on Thursday.

Did you take the co-ordinates YEP! he put a cross on the side of the boat which he lined up with a 'styreen cup floating just where the come out. Bloodyelectronicboxofcrapwhyinmydaywediditallwithapieceofstring andalongstaffandthatwasthewayitwasanddiditdous........................... Mad Mike

Did you take the co-ordinates YEP! he put a cross on the side of the boat which he lined up with a 'styreen cup floating just where the come out. Bloodyelectronicboxofcrapwhyinmydaywediditallwithapieceofstringandalongstaffandthatwasthewayitwasanddiditdous........................... Mad Mike

As I said I'm not fussy I'll go with anyone And no rude replies to that thank you very much Bob F Mad Mike

Fuesed on both sides?? I have never heard of that. As we use DC, the current is only running one way so the fuse protecting the appliance should be before the unit and at an amperage that will blow before overload damage can happen. Once the current has gone through the application it is working, a fuse is pointless, as an overload would have hit milliseconds before it blew. And with electronics a nano second overload is enough to spoil it's day. Switches must always be fitted before an application. Otherwise the application could become live if accidentally earthed and sea water is good at giving earth tracks that you don't want. Mad Mike PS Not that any one minds answering your questions mate but over the years I have found my local library a valuale source of knowledge. If they have a copy 'Boat Electrics' by John Watney, this was the primer for a lot of what I know

quote........The key is having plenty of contributors. ( I can only write about so much !! ). I can write, I used to sorta do it for a living. My problemm is putting it onto the site because I am such a computor clutz. If someone wants a subject written about give me a shout Mad Mike

OH! RIGHT!!! It's the 21st I have been confined to BBQ. I would be DELIGHTED to go out on the 22nd . I wonder if we can talk Martin into taking both of us? Then everyone gets to fish However I will fit in with any arrangement that is made 'cos I'm that sorta guy Mad Mike

Well done guys What a shame about Hels blank day Mad Mike

Yes it's a fantastic site isn't it. Mind you I bet it took several years of development to reach that high standard. I am so envious of their own club house and tractor launching facility. I'm sure that if we asked Poole Council/PHC and lord knows who else we could get our own hut and slip just like that! Mad Mike

Yes you've got the name of the bouy right And NO it's not there all year. As far as I know there are no specific dates it appears somwhen around April and disapears somewhen about Octember. I wonder if PHC have the exact dates? Mad Mike

Marcalon (in the right thickness) is bullet proof it's the stuff they make police riot shields from, it also bends easily too. BUT it scratches very easily so it does not retain it's clarity due to these very fine scratches. Polycarb is the best bet it's stiffer and tougher if you want a ball park to cost it work on about

...blame it on the innocent!!!! A testosterone loaded super fit 17 year old combat trained lad who has just got leave after 2 months of male only company INNOCENT!!! You Jest Mad Mike

Dan pleads...... But it wasnt me!!!!!!!!! I have to sypathise Dan, having had my (then) 16 year old grandson who was on leave from the Army Training College do exactly the same to me. Mad Mike PS As for the insurance Paul D cottoned on to someone good but I cant remember who. Check back on some posts, It was in the last month

Paul I would love to BUT!!! It is the day of Morgans (son) and Louis (grandson) 20th and 17th respectively combined birthday party . So I will be slaving away over a hot Hog Roast and Boston Baked Beans, not to mention Beer Butt Chicken, all day. Mad Mike

Don't laugh mate.........Welcome to my world Pardon! Mad Mike

Kam look at # 2486792005 on ebay mate. It might be just what you are looking for. They've got them in black and red various lengths. Mad Mike

Thank you Bob. Any chance of reminding me to remind you? Or should we ask someone else to remind the both of us Mad Mike

quote FOUR children and six adults were dramatically rescued in fog-bound Poole harbour as a 45ft-boat sank near Brownsea Island...................... clipped quote . We were getting people in our tender when the Salterns Marina boat arrived." TEN people into a tender?? That must be one big tender!!! AS with all 'stories' there are many versions, some may even be near the truth But if he was in a fog then IMO he was going far too fast if a semi sunken object could stove in his hull that badly. Mad Mike