Recent content by Whiskey2

Hi, I'm 50 now and been having problems with reading glasses v sunglasses but mostly whilst flying and driving, but at last i have solved it. Buy one get one free varifocals at the local high street store and get the free pair made into sunglasses with whatever tint you need. Fantastic, I can...

Just to put your mind at rest. I had a total knee replacement last November and its the best thing that has happened but I am quite young for this type of operation only being 48. Sailing is no problem and the surgeon has said that I will be able to ski but no mogals! I wait and see about my...

It not only depends on the specific engine but also on the oil that you are using, I hope this helps... <hr width=100% size=1>

I bet you are using the wrong fuel/oil mix ? <hr width=100% size=1>

Hi, on the golf course i run i trap about 20 moles per year, but only when they become a real pest. One idea you may like to try depending on the size of your garden is to spray a worm 'killer' (they are getting weaker all the time) I have never had a mole hill near a green in 30 years because...

Re: Volvo\'s ....... mmmm You must be REALLY old !

I had a Volvo ignition switch fail on me this year which was changed reluctently by the dealer under warrenty. I initialy recieved the bill for supply and fitting £225.00!! My switch had failed in the heater detent due to the internal spring failing. Mel.

'But that would turn you into a Jimmie, wouldn't it?' What's a Jimmie? These sailing terms are really confusing ;) Any way I thought it would make him a 'Justin' wouldn't it?

Re: \"All Inclusive \"Marinas - Ofgen agin!!! My boat is in La Rochelle and I am paying £90.00 per month all inclusive, showers, electricity etc, am I paying to much ???

Yet again it has come to the rescue, the last time it was clearing a blocked engine cooling inlet, this time we changed all the fuel filters and could not get any fuel in the pre filter, which is above the tank, when trying to bleed the system. The answer was to pressurise the tank using the...

Having just read 'A tale of two sailors' in this months YM I was amazed not only at the decision making of the skipper, but also at his need to boast about it in print after ! I know I am fairly new to sailing but sailing on whilst his wife and crew were being violently ill and hallucinating was...

No, it was Gary Player who said 'the more I practice the luckier I get' when a spectator said he was lucky to hole a bunker shot. Mel.

Re: It\'s How You Use It Yes indeed her name is 'Magician' I am glad you did not buy her. :-)

Re: Use clear silicone grease... In the gliding world it is a definate non starter using silicone polish on fiberglass because it cannot be repaired unless all the silicone is removed ! It must therfore follow that silicone grease on the skin of a boat needs thinking about... or is it that we...

Re: It\'s How You Use It This year we are spending the winter (we have a seasonal business and our children are now in there 20's) in and around La Rochelle working on the boat and sailing when the weather is good, next year we would like to get to somewhere warmer for the winter, Canaries at...