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Hey, never fear change, cherish it. That specialised work you did must have been a solitary existence for 20 years and there's a lot to be said for frequent human interaction. One of many reasons that I enjoy working with Alan, my son. Like you, we're self employed and responsible only to ourselves, our clients and HMRC.....in diminishing order of interest....……..Really need to get a social organised soonish. I seem to spend more time fishing in France than in the UK in recent years. Ian

Ditto that...………. Ian

Have you quit plastering, Phil? Ian

A bit of furtive guesting. All admiration is due! Ian

Please do, Big Man. Sandhurst still owes me a couple of fish but, if I'm honest, anywhere will do. Ian.

It's high time that the old crew fished together again, Stevo. I'd have no problem with travelling north to your neck of the woods if you want to suggest a venue. Could be six or sixteen of us, like it matters. What do you think? Ian

Quite right, Stevo. Where shall we go? Ian

I've always fancied a trials bike. Had a couple of Kawasaki KX crossers years ago, a KX125 then the 250. That 250 was a wild thing once it came on the pipe! In later years I bought an unfinished BSA Bantam trials bike and finished it. Great fun and still regret ever selling it. In one of my sheds I have the bare bones of a rigid framed Bantam Competition Model. All of the parts I've gathered over several years are the real deal so, eventually, I'll build the thing and go playing. Ian

My son and I did a week at Rushes Lake, France, mid June. I couldn't believe just how quickly the days passed. This was my third visit so you'd think I'd be used to it. Full food package so no need to consider self catering. My most important accessory for 48 hours in the UK is my son, Alan. He can cook, I can't. I ask him what to buy then get it. Works for me. Ian

A few ciders...…..good call. Ian

My bivvy has a broken rib...…………... Ian

Now there's a suggestion! Good thinking, bigtrev. Ian

Go Lydia! Ian

The River Tame at the back of our village is running about 8" deep. Never seen it so low. Ian

Enjoy, Rob. Ian