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Looking at this coming week, Wednesday looks o/k. However, there seems to be an unhealthy pattern to the weather, it seems to be marginal during the week when I want to go and as soon as it gets to weekend, wall to wall sunshine and flat seas. There's just no justice! Terry.

Jim, you should be able to do this through Dell PC Restore or Microsoft Windows® System Restore, I would check it out. Terry.

Had a glorious day out yesterday in Stingray, first time since I was indisposed the boat and engine behaving themselves after their long lay up which was a good thing. We all know about the weather and sea state so I will not bore you with those details except to say that I planned this day last week which is something I haven't been able to do for a few years. 07.00 launch from Wick and straight out to bag up on mackerel. Fat chance, very few and far between and all monsters so we settled for the four that were marginally smaller and went to chase Billy Bass. Very little tide meant very slow progress on the drifts and not a single bass, not even a take to let us know there was something down there. Even calling Alun the bass magnet didn't help. Eventually, we decided to go back to the mackerel and try to assemble a bag of big mackerel for smoking. Again, the best laid plans went awry as we could now only catch joeys and in huge numbers. So.................back to the bassing! Started the first drift and after 15 minutes whilst passing some pot buoys, away went my float. Result! 1st fish landed and during the unhooking process, away went my other line which gave me two fish on the deck awaiting unhooking. 3lb and 5½lb. Happy bunny although crew and neighbour Pete, not so. Due to a duff battery which did not survive the lay-up, we lost the bait tank pump, navigation, etc and consequently the baits. So, we went back to get some more about 16.30 and, you guessed it, back to monsters. So, we got what we need for smoking and that has kept me busy today. Very happy to be back as skipper after having been chauffeured about for quite some time by generous club members, if this weather holds, I will PLAN another trip for next week. There's the kiss of death for the weather which I think no longer counts as a 'window'. Terry.

I use the amount of nylon I need to get to the depth I require and power gum stop knot nylon (soft and stretchy). The advantages are that braid floats and nylon sinks so theoretically the nylon will be sub surface and the braid will lay on the surface thus making pick up quicker on a take. Terry.

'The Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (SIFCA) is currently advertising a new bylaw that will restrict the gathering of sea fisheries resources -- including digging and collecting bait -- in seagrass beds.' Rats! So, no more seahorses for plaice bait. Terry.

And no overfed workers there. It would work even better here. Terry.

Wish he was close enough to sort ours out. Apparently, our signal should be 98% yet the TV keeps breaking up. All 3 do the same so it must be something basic. Terry.

What a RED LETTER DAY, all these birthdays, have a great day guys. Have you managed to get out today Alun? I don't envy you that dawn start you were planning. Terry.

And someone's shown you how to send piccies from your phone. Good skill! Terry.

I assume we're still talking fishing here? Have a great day Trev. Terry.

If you're thinking of using the bilge pump to just recycle the water, forget it! I have an American tank which recycles and aerates the water very efficiently which is fine for sandeels, launce, pout and small Pollack but mackerel turn up their fins after less than an hour. Use the designs found on the forum to make one that constantly changes the water. Terry.

Yes Dave, Charlie has got it. Terry.

Are they bootfoot or stockingfoot? Terry.

Changed my mind.

Thanks chaps, that's everyone in now. I'll forward to Alderney and start hoping for the best. Terry.

Adam - Ravioli, Beef, Creme Brûlée Alun J - Ravioli, Beef, Cheeses and Biscuits Rob F - Ravioli, Beef, Cheeses and Biscuits Martin - Crab, Beef, Cheese Terry - Ravioli, Beef, Pear Kev - Ravioli, beef, Creme Brûlée Chris - Ravioli, Beef, Cheeses and Biscuits Chris - Ravioli, Beef, Creme Brûlée Tony - Ravioli, Beef, Cheese and Biscuits Graham Chicken liver, beef and chocolate Alfie Crab,Beef & Chocolate Nige, chicken liver,beef,chocolate Peter Ravioli, Beef Chese and Bics Matt Chicken, Beef, Cheese & Biccys Dave Ravioil ,Beef . cheeses and Biscuits Craig Crab Plaice Filet Creme Brulee Paul Chicken liver ,Beef . Cheese and Biscuits Charlie, Chicken liver ,Beef . Cheese and Biscuits Dan Will crab,plaice,brulee Ben crab , plaice , cheese and good weather !!!! Steve: bisque, plaice, pear Lloyd: crab, plaice, creme brulee Alan: crab, beef, pear Andrew: Crab, Beef, Creme Brulee Dean: bisque, beef, brûlée

O/k Alfie and Dan, you must have made your minds up by now, Lets have your menu choices please. Terry.

I don't think we've met, Little Sal and I can't check your real name as this new forum doesn't have it listed. However, can you please copy and paste your food selection to the list. Ta! Also, could Alfie, Nigel and Dan put their choices on and I can get the list off to the restaurant. Terry.

Like Nigel, I keep a small bucket with soft lures in the bottom and pirks held on the top rim. Terry.

Only 11 to go. As the old style coppers used to say, 'Let's be 'avin you'. Terry.

If you make fish stock (for soups, fish pies, etc) the heads and skelingtons of cod type fish and flatties are essential. Terry.

Adam - Alun J - Ravioli, Beef, Cheeses and Biscuits Rob F - Ravioli, Beef, Cheeses and Biscuits Martin Terry - Ravioli, Beef, Pear Kev Chris Chris Tony Graham Alfie Nige, Peter Matt Dave Ravioil ,Beef . cheeses and Biscuits Craig Paul Charlie, Sam Dan Will Ben crab , plaice , cheese and good weather !!!! Steve: bisque, plaice, pear Lloyd: crab, plaice, creme brulee Alan: crab, beef, pear Andrew Dean

Adam Alun J Rob F Martin Terry Kev Chris Chris Tony Graham Alfie Nige, Peter Matt Dave Craig Paul Charlie, Sam Dan Will Ben Steve Lloyd Alan Andrew Dean Fill in your choices. Ta! Terry.

That didn't come out as I put it in, how do I edit? Terry.