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Rob, 'he's' out Wednesday or Thursday trying for something to go with the chips. I shall be on Stingray so will have to find my own spot. Looking forward to it. Terry.

Curses, foiled again! Obviously, when I said you can do this, I was referring to Charlie, I wouldn't stoop that low as you know, Martin. Totally trustworthy fellow. BTW Charlie, I can't see a way to transfer data; someone more adept may know of a shortcut. However, once it has been paid for and downloaded, one can put it on multiple instruments, i.e. 'phone and tablet. Terry.

Charlie, I have it on my Galaxy S3 mini and my Nexus 7 tablet. Works well but I have only inputed information straight onto the phone/tablet. I basically have it as a backup on board as I always have my 'phone with me. Also useful if you are on another boat to snaffle marks. I will check out the transferring of information. Terry.

.........................or do they? Terry.

Thanks for the good wishes, chaps. Now I'm back from Kent I hope I shall be able to get out and catch some cod to celebrate. Someone said to me recently that it's a bu@@er getting older; I have to say, it's better than the alternative. Roll on another year! Terry.

I really wish I could join you all for this one but I shall be on my way back from Kent on the Sunday. Looking after a friend who has just undergone cancer surgery and is feeling a bit fragile. Terry.

Pete, get some spray electronic contact cleaner and spray onto all connectors/contacts on the unit, this can sometimes sort the flashing screen problem. It is especially prevalent if the unit is left connected to the power so give it a try. Disconnect the connectors and spray both parts and then reassemble. Instead of mounting the new unit straight to the boat, use a small turntable (perhaps a TV one) and mount it to that so you can rotate it. Just my thoughts. Terry.

Here in Oxfordshire, we had a maximum wind of 23mph with a maximum gust of 29mph. Can't see what all the fuss is about. Terry.

Ta! Terry.

Yep, that one seems to be risk-free, and very interesting. I've always told my wife I'm not ogling other women or making odious comparisons, now I have a legitimate reason. Terry.

If you can wait 'till I come down, I'll take it, Martin. Terry.

Just a warning, my computer virus control (McAfee) blocked a 'dangerous' download from this site. Could be nothing or so. Terry.

Not for me, I'm afraid. That day I shall be on my way to Scotland for a week's salmon fishing. Good luck to all. Terry.

Ebay say that 'sold as seen' has no legal standing http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Sold-as-seen-as-is-no-returns-/10000000002394120/g.html Paypal invariably come down on the side of the buyer. Harsh, I'm afraid. Good luck! Terry.

I believe Mark at Alderney Angling has plenty! Terry.

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.