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Just got an allotment that has been ignored for 2 years and just want to bash it up for the first time. I think digging would take me the next two years. Terry.

Anyone got a Merry Tiller they would like to part with, I can give one a good home. If you have one or know where one is, could you let me know with the price. Ta! Terry.

Four guys have been going on the same fishing trip for many years. This year, Ralph's wife puts her foot down and tells him he isn't going. And thus he calls his buddies and tells them the bad news. Two days later, the other guys arrive at the camping site to begin their yearly fishing getaway. And of all things, they find Ralph sitting there with a tent already set up. "Dang Ralphie boy, how did you talk your missus into letting you go?" "Well, yesterday evening, after my wife finished reading "Fifty Shades Of Gray," she pulled me into our bedroom. On the bed she had handcuffs and ropes! She told me to tie and cuff her to the bed, and I did." Then she said, "Do whatever you want." So, Here I am ! Terry.

Thank you everyone, nice you took the trouble to remember an old git. Hope to see some of you soon. Terry.

Thank you VERY much! Terry.

You have a lot of history behing your choice, the old Poole canoes were flat bottomed. Usually between 10/14 feet long and used for working/fishing in the harbour. Probably not wholly suitable for the bay, especially in anything but calm conditions. An example. There is also a Poole Canoe Club. Terry.

These folks may be a little closer for the Stazo, C-Quip Limited 8 - Fulcrum One Solent Way Whiteley Hampshire PO15 7FE United Kingdom CQUIP Terry.

To paraphrase someone, if you're tired of boats and fishing from them, you're tired of life. Got to be better than worm drowning! Terry.

PM me your details and I'll see how to get it to you. Terry.

Cue Jim (Smallfry). Terry.

If there is any club member who would like to make themselves a simple bait tank with no complicated plumbing, I have the necessary pump for you. It is an American Keep Alive system which comprises an aerating pump that sits on the bottom of the tank with an air-in tube and an aerated water out tube. All that is needed is a 12v supply, cables included. This is fine for smelt, sand eels, pout or small pollack, no good for mackerel as they need replenished water and movement. This will cost you a pint at a club meeting or function. Terry.

I don't think you're going to get a helpful reply in the public section of the site, that sort of information is not for general consumption. Terry.

Do they come with any recipe recommendations? Terry.

Go for it, I am and you don't catch fish sitting at home, only regrets. Terry.

Thanks for the support, Rob, but I can't blame the BBQ, apart from about 20 minutes chatting, I spent the evening in the bedroom. I shall definitely be doing my best to put Imagine in the top part of the comp results. Terry.

I think we need a new annual award, The Golden Trumpet. Rob would win it this year but doesn't need it really, he has his own. Terry.

Very excited now, this is a bonus day. Keep calm'ish please. Terry. 1) Court Jester - Neal, Ian Jones + TBC 2) Alfresco - Charlie, Sam, Graham, Craig 3) Gastronaught - Alun and Rob 4) Kingfisher . Chris + crew Jon 5) Sweet Chariot - Nick, Oli, Tim 6) Kind of Magic-Allan Green, Frank Morris and Yann T (Non Member). 7) Sea Sparkle - Derek Taylor and Brian Runyard (If the canoe race finishes early enough to leave us some fishing time) we're a Marshall Boat) 8) Sea Dream - Stuie and crew TBC 9)Imagine - Paul F and Terry Bartell 10)Wishin Too-Nigel,Martin +TBA...keeping an eye on the ledge experts Terry.

I would have thought 5kg appropriate, IMHO. Terry.

Although the tide question is still the same, though under normal circumstances not too difficult, you do have an alternative. Due to my location with a long drive home, I launch at Wick, Christchurch. There is no launch fee, reasonable parking fees and, being a bit up river, the water is virtually fresh. Engine gets a rinse out and you're not dumping your trailer in brine, thus reducing maintenance costs. Simples! Terry.

Being in Oxfordshire, same applies to me, Dave. You have to get your priorities right or, like me, retire. Terry.

I think we have to accept that not all commercials are bad guys, we have to feed the country at the end of the day. On the same principle, not all 'recreational' anglers are lily white, I think those of us who fish out of Mudeford have known one or two who are blatantly fishing for profit on an almost daily basis. Terry.

I'm afraid there is no shortcut to success, even with a bucketful of good advice. At the end of the day, the more hours you put into your fishing, the better and 'luckier' you will get. A few years ago I was out walking across the fields with 8 of my gundogs, all walking to heel without slips. I spotted someone walking towards me with a golden retriever tugging away at it's lead and, as the owner passed, he said how lucky I was to have such obedient dogs. I replied that, funny old thing, the more time I put into their training, the luckier I got. Same principle applies. Terry.

Thanks for the positive comments chaps. Next weather window and I'm down, crew permitting. Terry.

Stingray hasn't been moved for over a year now (apart from fitting new tyres which only involved elevating a little) so today I decided the time had come. I moved her into the main drive, drained the carburettors (lot's of remaining oil in there), renewed the petrol in the tanks (not much old stuff in there), charged the batteries and turned the key. Bingo! All good, so that's a relief. Tomorrow, as it's supposed to be sunny again (getting boring now), the big clean up and waxing begins. Deep joy! Then, if I can find a crew to winch her back on the trailer, I shall have a day's fishing. Or two! Terry.

Just looking at the winners for July, has Alun been ill? Terry.