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SCHOOL -- 1970 vs. 2010 Scenario: Johnny and Mark get into a fistfight after school. 1970 - Crowd gathers. Johnny wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up best mates for life. 2010 - Police called, arrests Johnny and Mark.. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Mark started it. Both children go to anger management programs for 3 months. School board hold meeting to impliment bullying prevention programs Scenario: Robbie won't Keep still in class, disrupts other students. 1970 - Robbie sent to office and given 6 of the best by the Headmasterl. Returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again. 2010 - Robbie given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. Tested for ADD. Robbie's parents get fortnightly disability payments and School gets extra funding from state because Robbie has a disability. Scenario : Billy breaks a window in his neighbour's car and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt. 1970 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.. 20010 - Billy's dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang. Goverment psychologist tells Billy's sister that she remembers being abused herself and their dad goes to prison. Scenario : Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school. 1970 - Mark gets glass of water from Teacher to take aspirin with. 2010 - Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations. Car searched for drugs and weapons. Scenario : Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from Guy Fawkes, puts them in a model airfix paint bottle, blows up an ant

There seems to be a window opening on Friday. Anone else thinking of giving it a go? Terry.

Cancel that last post, bloody back has gone. Having trouble walking let alone launching and fishing. I'll save myself for Sunday. Terry.

If my crew are up for it, Stingray will be out. Terry.

I must be the only one but I use Varivas full circle 8/0 for the bottom and a 4/0 Varivas Big Mouth "TDE" (Pennel) above it. Haven't missed any (to my knowledge) and haven't lost any (yet). Those that I've hooked, I have landed. It's down to what one has faith in, I guess. Interestingly, I tie them fairly close and only use two squid for bait. Again, seems to work and is cheaper on bait. When I see the little crabs the cod are picking up, I think they would look upon two squid as a worthwhile mouthful. Terry.

Sorry about that mistake Gary, I assumed you got it relatively recently. Mike, my boat is a Warrior 165 and I believe 75hp is the max for it. But thanks for the advice. Terry.

Thanks for that input chaps and for the pm Mike. I have emailed Powertech and await a reply. I hadn't considered a second hand one until you mentioned it, Gary, but it is worth pursuing. Terry.

You chaps who have bought Evinrude Etec engines, where did you buy them and did you get a good deal? Terry.

Thanks for all your good wishes lads, I think I'm filling up. Tears of joy, obviously. I have had a superb day. Threated to lunch at Le Manoir au Quatre Saissons ( for those in the know, Raymond Blanc's gaff) which lasted from 1 pm till 5.15pm (yes,, I know I eat slow) 5 courses with amazing wines; wonderful! Wish you could have all been there. Now, when can I go cod fishing again? Terry.

Well, I have made a decision, whatever the weather, I am going fishing the first two weeks of March, at least for 2 or 3 days. So there! Did I mention I will be in Cayo Coco, Cuba? Terry.

See, told you! Terry.

Definitely do not add milk at the beginning. Take it with you and add as required. Even better, take a small flask of hot milk. I have a bean to cup machine which is not practical for filling a flask. However, a percolator or large cafetiere and decant to the flask would give you decent coffee from the start. Terry.

Wooses! Frightened of the big bad cod then? Terry.

Channel 6 is the one the club uses, Kev. I'll be down Christchurch end from about 07.30. Might see you down there. Terry.

I'm going to be going out with a similar agenda, Paul. I have a plan based on certain observations which, as usual, I hope will work but am ready for disappointment. Perhaps I'll get lucky. Terry.

I have to say, I was looking at Sunday as well. However, I have just checked again and ........................ Terry.

What are you saying, Rob? That I've half inched some of the moulds? Git! Terry.

Photograph would be helpful. Terry.

I know you won't believe this but, I was going to add to the end of my post 'not even you, Rob'. Terry.

Well. I'm perfectly happy with it, whatever the format. The fact that I appear on there comes as a complete surprise Today is a good day, don't anyone spoil it! Terry.

None taken. Terry.

I try. Terry.

You can add me to this one one you get up and running, Dave. I was going to do it through S'ton collecge but missed the boat. Terry.

I may be wrong Mike but, as I understand it, one is not allowed to purposely fish for bass in the nursery areas. As it is a bass competition, I would have thought the answer is implicit. But, as I said, I may be wrong. Terry.

As a new member, we will not have met yet so you will not know that I am an up-country member. Where I live, there is no Indespension outlet so rely on the telephone and internet for my supplies. The contact I gave was specifically for Warrior owners as this guy is involved with the development of these trailers and gave me some good advice regarding the placing of the rollers. Different to the original and apparently an improvement. Maybe catch up at the next meeting. Terry.