Recent content by Hunson

Thank you, I pinched SWMBO's point and click Ixus. The sunset was her favourite as well.

Clive in control passing shotley/Felixstowe and Sunset over Shotley Sunrise and Glass Mirror at Pin Mill Raider Approaching and then passing on by. Rafted Alongside and Half Moon at...

We cleared away lunch and made ready to depart. Donkey on and anchor up a little muddy but not as bad as I had expected (clods of the stuff). Anchor stowed we motored away back toward the river entrance. After 10 minutes under way the wind had kindly picked up and we raised sails and...

Wot A Weekend. A tale of new experiences, revelations, chips and curry take away. The Start: Friday Sneaked away early from work, gave Clive a quick call to let him know my eta, a quick request to pick up a pint on the way and I was off. Arrived and unloaded my car of bag and bribe for the...

I have moved about the mud similar to the scooting method in the pick, but with me in the boat and using an oar. Place oar at stern of boat and just as you are levering yourself forward shift your bodyweight from the stern leg to the forward leg in the same direction at the same time. Our...

:) We too have those 4 dire emergencies, though would not have done much good when the engine stopped going to Bradwell.

:D I am sure the dress (not womens) will be casual, Clive may have failed to mention that I would need best bib and tucker. Scoffing out of tins was mentioned also, not sure if that was for him or me. :) Aside: Did you manage to get your Outlook problems resolved.?

I'm going as a casual observer ;), Clive mentioned something about the Orwell or the Backwaters.

HBSA use the Old Ship pub as a club house!! I would suggest speaking to Martyn the lock keeper 07712 079764 or 01621 853506 regarding space in canal, you will need to book early!! Also probably speak to the Old Ship re dinning arrangements. They have an upstairs area that can be booked in...

When I did my touch up on my outboard, I removed the old paint and corrosion with a wire brush on a drill bit. Then applied 3 coats of red oxide paint followed by a coat of hammerite. The hamerrite came off quiet quickly ( i didn't key it really) but the red oxide underneath seems to have...

Al, Good to hear that it was a great day and a good turn out. Gary.

I think these are the things, and the only place i can remember seeing them as I frequent the site regularly. http://www.animatedknots.com/wearpatch.php

Splicing to the chain Out of the two methods of splicing to the chain, do the learned here go for the splicing down the chain length or through the first link and then splice up the warp.?? Pro's and con's of both. No windlass, all manual labour for the admiral.

Had thought Marconi as stated its not much further past osea. Anchor light purchased from SaltyJohn of the YBW parish. Hmm just had another thought, must get down the boat and try and ascertain why the mast nav light is not working. Not that we plan to do any night sailing (insurance) other...

Thank Cantata. I don't think our plans over the next couple of weeks will allow for having a practice during the day (damn work). I think we should dig up some of the mud around the coast and market is a glue, as it seems to stick very well to all manner of surfaces. As an aside, would you go...