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Tank - strange nickname for your son. Terry.

You're not the first from that neck of the woods Norm, We used to have a member from the Newcastle area, Reg, who I imagine is still a member although we don't see him very often. Terry.

Anything happening Shambles way yet? Terry.

On board, I use a small plastic bucket with some holes cut in the wall for plastics and the bigger pirks are hung from the rim. Failing that, John Norris of Penrith are doing some very good lure boxes, double sided, with a total of 14 partitions for about £6.00. I use these for my salmon plugs and spinners. Terry.

All the best, Craig, looking forward to catching up soon. Terry.

P.J.? Terry.

I intend having my annual pilgrimage soon but think I will give it a week or so. Flamer 11 was going out this week apparently, haven't seen any reports. Terry.

All the very best Dean, I'll owe you a pint in Alderney. Terry.

With this little rush of good weather (I won't mention spring), I feel a trip to the Shambles coming on for early plaice. Anyone else got the stirrings? Terry.

Well pleased, x-treme 872.2 Super-smack 3669.6 Terry.

Are you with BT? If so, they have made a security update and not told anyone so check your settings. Terry.

All the very best, Martin. It's the year of the horse, apparently, so saddle up! Terry.

Priorities!!! Terry.

All good here. Terry.

Proper prank. Didn't really see the wife's reaction though. Terry.

Cruel, so cruel! But amusing. Terry.

Bit of D.I.Y? Terry.

I've just had a cover made to envelop the whole of the topsides down to the gunwale rubbing strake and outboard. I was getting bored with having to spend a day cleaning the boat prior to using it, getting off all the green gunge and leaves from the trees under which it is parked (dry moored?). For this I used Cut 'n Cover of Poole who were superb and very obliging. They make to measure as most boats have various 'toys' that need to be accommodated, which I thought was going to be a problem. No, they have a relation who lives in Oxford so would visit him before Christmas and go via my house to make a pattern. This was done two days later on Saturday 7th December and I received the cover the following Wednesday, 11th December. It fits perfectly with an ingenious securing system and is manufactured from a very superior material. Couldn't ask for more. I would recommend Cut 'n Cover unreservedly to the rest of the club and, as a sponsor of our Open Comp, they should be considered for anyone requiring any sort of cover work. I would post 'photos but it needs to stop raining before I can do that; I will try later. Terry.

I knew that! Phew! Terry.

...............or devastated when they mean destroyed

Don't even get me started on less and fewer! Terry.

I do! Must keep up the old standards of literacy. Terry.

Apologies to any professionals who noticed. Sorry, GUNWHALES! Terry.

Thanks for the suggestions chaps, hadn't thought of the roller option. I may give Midas a call to see what they can do. Terry.

Can anyone suggest where I can get a plate for the gunnel of my Warrior 165 for protection during anchor retrieval (Alderney ring method)? Despite best efforts, chain and gunnel sometimes come into contact. Terry.