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Does anyone know the proper name for those 'witches hat' things that route cables from the engine through a waterproof grommet? I need to get one and can't find it anywhere on the internet. The right name would probably solve this. Terry

Being naturally cautious, I think a call to Warrior Boats is in order. BTW, cheque's in the post, Adam. Terry.

Agreed but, the new terminal etc., will be started this year on the site of an abandoned harbour area. It's got to be worth suggesting as it's easier to include something at an early stage rather than later. Perhaps the developers could be persuaded to fund it. Terry.

I see on the news today that Poole Harbour Commissioners are going to improve the facilities so as to be able to accept larger craft, i.e., ferries, etc. Car traffic over the water has increased by 20% in the last year (what's happened to the tunnel?) and Poole wants some of the action. The 'Britannia' is arriving today, I understand, this being a larger craft owned by Brittany Ferries. Would this be a good time to ask for a decent slipway to be included in the plans? Terry.

Certainly can, or try on line, bearing in mind the additional postage. Terry.

You should have a rest now; too much excitement. Terry.

Great. I think the kid starting the outboard and ending up in the drink took the top prize. One or two of those had to have hurt. Terry.

This shouldn't be in Jokes really, it's far more tragic than that. Terry.

It's in Accessories, Mike. Start, Programmes, Accessories, Character Map. I expect you missed out Accessories. Terry.

Thanks for that, Paul. I'll look for the correct one as I'm about to do the same job myself (switch courtesy of Adam). Terry.

Many happy returns, Duncan; give my regards to Florida. I do like to see you youngsters catching up. Terry.

I'll take the spare switch, Adam. PM en route. Terry. BTW here's Bobs article on a different site Bob's Bits

What makes it even easier, Jack, is when you get to the Start, Programmes, Accessories, Character Map, right click the Character Map link, select Send To and select Desktop. This will give you an icon on your desktop to quickly select symbols at all times. Terry.

Here, here! Terry.

You're meant to laugh at it, not comment! Swine! I won't waste intellectual humour on you lot in future. Terry.

You have to admit, it wasn't so bloody special for the jellyfish, either. Terry.

From several years of experimentation, spray on is nowhere near as satisfactory on exterior clothing as wash in. It's o/k for things like tents, etc., but the wash in is far superior, especially with breathable fabrics; the spray covers and blocks the membrane. Terry.

To the yoof of today, absolutely nothing. However, to pedantic old gits like us, the

For re-waterproofing our mountain gear, we use Nikwax TX-Direct wash in. If the article is a bit festy, wash first with Nikwax Loft Tec Wash (never tried ordinary detergent - may work just as well), ensure all detergent is out of the garment and machine and then put in again with the wash-in and select a 40 degree synthetic cycle. Hang out to dry and jobs done. We find it lasts a couple of years. It's about

All that time spent practising technique only seems to have paid off. I feel someone should warn the fish! Well done, Jack and Andy. I can see we'll all be trying to blag marks from you in the future. Terry.

Nice to see the fish swim away, I should think. Where I salmon fish on the Border Esk, a few very big chub are caught every season on salmon gear and they are just thrown on the bank, being considered vermin. I have personally seen one over 9lbs just hurled in the bushes and when I remonstrated, was told my fortune in no short order. They believe there that the record could be broken every season if anybody fished for them. Terry.

Are there likely to be any pollock in by then? How much? I could possibly have two if needed. Terry.

You're right! Terry.

I have a Warrior stainless bracket fitted to the engine well on the starboard side. I haven't used it in anger until now but intend to this season. My bait tank will now dwell on the opposite side. Terry.

Do they have regional versions of this programme. I watched it all the way through on BBC South and it wasn't mentioned. Terry.