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Thanks for all the input chaps, this helps my choice greatly. Now to just find the best price. Lookout Google! Terry.

Please, Paul, no more challenges. Let me bathe in the glow of having reached the pinnacle of something. Terry.

I've actually got about

Just noticed it's a certain coffin dodger's birthday today. Many happy returns Jack. Getting tuned up for the flounder comp? Terry.

O/k, who'd like to recommend a good tip action rod, 12-20lb around 8ft long? I have several rods in this weight but nothing with a good tip action. Terry.

Going to the other extreme, I think a sign of real skill would be Dogfish Dodger. Terry.

Unfortunately, Charlie, I believe Marlin Master is the top of the tree so I have nothing left to strive for; my work here is done! However, the esoteric suggestion seems strangely appealing so I may try for the sub-section occupied by people like Jack and Mad Mike. Now for research; I'll start with www.nowi'lltellyouwho'smad.com. Terry.

I've been using Shimano Aero Baitrunner reels in sizes from 5000 to 8000 since they first came out for both salmon and sea fishing and never had any problem with them, perhaps because I am quite particular about cleaning and oiling after use. I use them for bass livebaiting and general spinning and would go out and buy another with no hesitation. It is a rear clutch type and I have had no problems with corrosion of this item, ever. I refer to my previous statement regarding maintenance. I commend them to the house. Now, somebody tell me how wrong I've been all these years and how crap they really are. Terry.

I have arrived! My last post made me up to Marlin Master, my cup runneth over. This is probably the only way I'm going to get any major recognition in the angling world but I'm easily pleased. Now, where do I get a baseball cap made up with that on it? Terry.

Of course you're being optimistic, Charlie. If you weren't, you wouldn't be an angler! Terry.

If there's a decent day, I'll be up for it, Alun. Not so keen on all that travelling for flounder, though. I'll give you a call. Terry.

Keep looking, Alun, and let me know if it looks a goer. I won't need much tempting. Terry.

So, how's that Friday weather window? Here in Oxfordshire, I've just been out and put the bung in Stingray so as not to be caught unawares. I'll keep watching though, getting deperate for a dangle. Terry.

Some of you may have noticed that my crappy jokes have been missing for a while. Although this can be considered a good thing (go on, deny it), it's been very frustrating for me as my phone line has been 'down' to any digital operations since before Christmas. Only an old analogue telephone would work. Everything is now back to normal so I will spend the rest of the evening catching up on what's been occuring since about 21st December. One thing I couldn't miss, many congratulations to Alun for his well deserved breaking of the club bass record. Persistance had to pay off! If there's any fish about still, I hope to get out for a day or two soon as I have been fitting a new kitchen for what seems ages and am in deperate need of R & R. Terry.

Feeling a little better about not being able to join you now. Well done for trying though. Terry.

Believe me chaps, I'd love to go fishing, in fact I think I'm going a little stir crazy. Timing of the operation was not of my choosing. Our old friend, who supplied the kitchen at cost, suddenly phoned to say the kitchen I wanted would be delivered the following week. That sort of focusses your attention on the job in hand as it takes up a lot of space in the house. This is because the garage and large shed are still full from the on going alterations to other rooms. However, the kitchen will be fitted on Monday/Tuesday and the plumber/gas fitter is coming Wednesday to connect everything up so the pressure is off a bit and I should be able to get away, if only for a day. Any offers welcomed! Terry.

O/k, you didn't like the office party one. Well, try this then Count every " F " in the following text: FINISHED FILES ARE THE RE SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTI FIC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS... How many? Bet you're wrong. There are 6, go back and check. > > > > > > > > > Apparently, the human brain can't recognise the word 'of'! Be honest, how many did you get the first time. Terry.

FROM: Pauline Lewis, Human Resources Director TO: All Employees DATE: 4th November 2004 RE: Christmas Party I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23rd, starting at noon in the private function room at the Grill House. There will be a cash bar and plenty of drinks! We'll have a small band playing traditional carols...please feel free to sing along. And don't be surprised if the MD shows up dressed as Santa Claus! A Christmas tree will be lit at 1.00p.m.. Exchange of gifts among employees can be done at that time, however, no gift should be over

Sooo tempted! Unfortunately the new kitchen arrived this weekend and there is still prep work to do before I can install it; lots of new toys! Mrs. Plaicemat has 'suggested' that it would be good if it could be finished before I go fishing so we know Christmas is o/k. Yes Dear. Terry.

Hoorah! I've selected something that others agree might be o/k. Thanks for that input, Duncan, it's now added to the Santa list. Terry.

I see that there is a new waterproof digital camera on the market, the Olympus Tough. 7.1 megapixels, face detection, 2.5" LCD, 3 x optic zoom, waterproof to 3m and shockprook from 1.5m. I saw it on THIS SITE for

At least with this cruddy weather I don't begrudge the time given to fitting a new kitchen, complete with new sockets, etc and re-plastering. Hope I finish before the weather improves as it's got to be all finished for Christmas (or so I'm told!) Terry.

I refer the honourable Gentlemen to the previous post on drugs! Terry.

This is a story about a couple who had been happily married for years. The only friction in their marriage was the husband

I think we've all seen the evidence of when Jack and Mike are on something a little stronger than valium or beta blockers! Terry.