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K.I.S.S. You will mostly be encountering turbot (hopefully) and possibly tope and or sporting pollack and bass. Also, of course, feathering gear for mackerel and launce which will mean shrimp lures. You will further require a selection of pirks/shads for wrecking on the way home with flying collar set up or your usual choice.. For the turbot you will just need a supply of 5/0 - 6/0 hooks and Amnesia or preferably flourocarbon trace material and sandeel/jellyworm type lures on light spinning gear for the pollack and bass. A selection of weights including watch leads of 4, 6 & 8oz. Depending on tides, possibly heavier weights for wrecking Just about does it apart from your usual supplies. Others will probably add or detract from this list but that just about does it for me. Oh! And money for beer and food. Terry.

One slight negative for us, I have picked up from another popular social interaction site that Tom B. will no longer be coming with us due to a work conflict. Oh well! No shortage of space. All we will need is an able bodied crew to handle any tope we don't fish for. I'm disappointed, Tom. Terry.

Terry many thanks for sorting this for the members. 1. Tony D 1,4,9 2. Martin B 1,4,9 3. Craig 2,4,8 4.Ashley 2,4,8 5.Ben 2,4,9 6 Alun J. 3, 4, 8. 7 Peter 1,4,9 8 Rob F 3,4,9 9 Paul D 2,4,7 10 Steve S 2,4,7 11. Paul F 3, 4, 8 12, Duncan 2, 4, 9 13, Graham 3,4, 8 14, Greg 2,4,7. 15 Dave E 2,4,8 16 Paul Simmonds 3,4,8 17 Mark Sterne 1,4,8 That's about half of you chaps, more please. Terry.

Many Happy Returns, Mr. Chairman. Watch the alchohol intake, the new knee may not be ready for it! Terry.

This was sent to me by one of our Italian friends with a good sense of humour. Winston Churchill was famous for his sense of humour and there are many amusing stories about him. One of them is particularly relevant today: When Churchill retired from politics he took a cruise on an Italian ship. A journalist from a New York newspaper asked him why he had chosen an Italian ship. Churchill gave the question his consideration and then replied: "There are three things I like about italian ships. First, their cuisine, which is unsurpassed. Second, their service, which is quite superb. And then - in time of emergency - there is none of this nonsense about women and children first !" Terry.

A young ventriloquist is touring Sweden and, one night, he's doing a show in a small fishing town. With his dummy on his knee, he starts going through his usual dumb blonde jokes. Suddenly, a blonde woman in the fourth row stands on her chair and starts shouting, "I've heard enough of your stupid blonde jokes. What makes you think you can stereotype Swedish blond women that way? What does the colour of a woman's hair have to do with her worth as a human being? It's men like you who keep women like me from being respected at work and in the community, and from reaching our full potential as people. Its people like you that make others think that all Blondes are dumb! You and your kind continue to perpetuate discrimination against not only blondes, but women in general... pathetically all in the name of humour!" The embarrassed ventriloquist begins to apologize, and the blonde yells: "You stay out of this! I'm talking to that little shit on your lap."

Just a little bump to see if there are any takers. Terry.

If there are any more for accommodation, I have one 3 bedded room which can be let as a twin, remaining. I believe there is also one berth left on one of the boats going if anyone wants to join. Terry.

Don't know where you get that idea, Nigel, the current system works well, he buys us all a drink. Looking forward to it! Terry.

Very many Happy Returns, you old git! Nearly old enought to join the big boys club. Terry.

Right chaps, here is the menu I have agreed with the Harbour Lights for the Sunday night dinner. The price has been kept the same as last year at

O/k, only one left, who's on Manta Ray? Terry.

1. "AWOL" 3 (Martin, Dean, Kevin) 2. Wight Magic 4 (Dave Gordon Paul Mark ) 3. Alfresco [Charlie , Dan , Gordon M and Nigel] 4. Phaeton (Duncan, Paul F +room for another!!) 5. Serenity 3 (tony,Steve and Paul ) 6. Free boys 7.That bloke from eastbourne who daren't plan anything so the jinx dont have the time to strike. Greg, Terry, Tom. 8. Abode Craig Ashley + Ben.. favourable conditions only. 9. Sweet Chariot II 10. Manta Ray 11. Joint Venture (Bob, Alun, Rob - more than happy to hike up the hill!) 12 Rosie One (John & Dave) Hope nobody minds me tidying this up for the purposes of clarity. Can I have some more names and numbers please. Only 3 missing Free Boys, Sweet Chariot 2 and Manta Ray. Terry.

That's o/k Dave, Rob can have it. Don't need one till next winter anyway. Terry.

I'll take the other, Dave, if it's still going. Terry.

Can people please show how many people are on each boat so I have numbers. Thank you. Terry.

A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAN Try something new for this one as you're getting older and more responsible, stay sober. Only joking! Terry.

Craig, why do you always have to be difficult? Don't like my steak, being kept waiting. God alive! 2nd night is the Moorings night, so 1st night is the free one or alternative so I'll put you down for the Moorings and try for a different suggestion for the first night. Is that all right you awkward sod? Terry.

Rob, the fish and chips option was not intended to be bookable so that would come under the 'evening free' option, then I only book for those who require it. I don't think there is anything else that doesn't require a hike up to the town but if anyone has an alternative suggestion for the first night, spark up. Terry.

O/k chaps, it's that time again, who wants to eat where in Alderney. For the first night, I have spoken to a few people and none of those seem to want to eat at the Marais Hall on the first night. The concensus seems to be fish and chips or The Moorings by the Harbour. Let me know what you fancy and we can either leave that open or I can book places at The Moorings. Perhaps an alternative suggestion might be in order as we usually go to the Moorings on the second night. If everybody is happy, I will book our gala dinner for the Harbour Lights, as usual. So, to summarise: 11th May free or The Moorings 12th May The Moorings 13th May Harbour Lights. Make a list and put your preference for the first night. Presumably Charlie and Co. will be having an 'Alfresco' meal one of the evenings. Terry.

I can! Terry.

Just noticed that we have a new category for number of entries, Tarpon Tamer. Only noticed because I caught it out of the corner of my eye and thought it said something else. I thought to myself, "peculiar". Terry.

Don't you like your Warrior, Mike? An awful lot of folks think they are great and are very happy with them. Not being sucked into green eye syndrome by those buying bigger toys? It's just that time of year. Terry.

I got the four I fitted to the stern of Stingray from ebay, a reputable make but a bit cheaper. Make sure you choose the correct ones, vertical or angled. Terry.