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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

Floaters on the surface? Got to be worth a go in this weather, surely. Ian

Phil, this won't come as a surprise to you but we've already discussed the supply and installation of wrought ironwork around the raised patio area of a property they're having built nearby...…. Are you a male witch or what? Ian

I had a very pleasant surprise last night. Kim and Iain, the owners of Rushes Lake, have invited me and my son Alan to house/dog/cats/ lake sit for ten days mid November. The lake is closed to fishing from October to March each year so we'll have complete access to everything. This is almost entirely down to the fact that their dog, Mylo, and my son became firm friends during our recent week there. They are off to visit their son in Dubai for a week. Excited? Oh, yes. Flattered? More than a little. Better get the ferry sorted...……. Ian

Gardner Point Doctor. Hook sharpener, got to be worth the punt at £4-41 delivered. Ian

Rob, at my son's suggestion we took two large fishing umbrellas with us. These offered shelter from the sun yet allowed what little breeze there was to reach us during the days. Turns out it was a good move! Ian

Stevo, we had the best time at Rushes Lake and for the first time in ages I actually caught more fish than my son! Ian