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Eh' up fellas, the "thinking angler" here (as coined by Ian. lol) I've made this Cupping cup which screws into the landing net handle when I don't take my Pole. The thread is a length of 3/8" BSF, screwed bar I "Borrowed" from work, but You could use 3/8" wood dowel (screwed in & out with the Electric Drill, till you can do it by hand) and won't damage the Nut ! The Cup is an "AMBI PUR", air fresher cap and the Ideal size - like a Proper 'un.

With today being the 5th anniversary of our leaving the EU, it got me thinking back to Anglersnet at that time. I'm sure that the furore that preceded the vote, and the run up to 2020, was one of the reasons AN ended up like it is today. The amount of anger and animosity that it brought out in some of the posts, caused some to leave, and one particular member kept it going as long as he could, I believe out of spite. He played a big part in me stepping back. Maybe it was just a coincidence that it all happened at around the same time, but I'm sure Brexit played a big part. John

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ypn8jz9q7o

Yes Ian, you may well be correct ? But, thinking it at least makes a good place to start from, and yes, I'm still loving and using my ancient Grice & Young's, Speedia and "Leeds" Pins.

The NHS is just a big joke these days unfortunately. You certainly can't put your life in their hands, so to speak. Anyway, hope Mrs Chesters is feeling much better.......and your arse is less sore.

Yes i went back to basics a decade or so ago and found it very refreshing ,long gone are boxes on wheels transporting stuff you never use (i remember a trip back from sea fishing with a box a big bag and a huge rod bag and found the train from folkestone to bromley had been substituted for a great deal of the trip by a double decker and i had to take the lot upstairs as the bottom was full .A truly bad trip) Now if i cannot cram it all in my pockets and a small cross body bag it doesnt go .What do you really need , hooks ,shot ,bait ,disgorger or forceps and a few floats or ledgers and such and thats it ,i dont even go for that long i need food but i have a stainless 1ltr bottle for a drink on a strap and the rod and landing net in my hand .

I was recently told that my TV programme in the Predators series was still available. I bought it just in time for Peggy to see it, and have now shown it to my son and his family. It's available on eBay for £4.99 post free if you type in PREDATORS WITH KEVIN GREEN & SIMON SCOTT 2 DVD BOX SET - FRESH & SALT WATER.

In 2020 my dad went back to the GP's as he was asked to make a follow up on a recent blood test. He entered the Gp's room and sat down and said to the doctor you asked to see me? Yes said the doctor and continued to point out to my dad about some infection or condition in his blood (he did tell me but i forget) and there is a chance that his leg may have to be amputated. My dad completely shocked said he had only had the blood test to check up on his cholesterol which was showing high and to have a check to see whether his prostate was OK. The doctor paused and stared into my dads eyes with which my dad said was a expression of complete bewilderment and confusion. The doctor then looked down at his paperwork and on his laptop again and said my dads name and checked with the paperwork again looking confused. You had the blood test done at the Queen Mary hospital 3 days ago he asked my dad?. No my dad replied atleast 9 or 10 days ago? Still looking confused and after a pause he said is your blood type A+? .No said my dad it's O! Are you sure said the Doctor? 100% positive my dad said. The GP asked him to wait a while and left the room with his paperwork. After about 10 minutes (which is a long time thinking if your leg is going to be lobbed off) he returns and says. There has obviously been a clinical error of which we will fix straight away but i am happy to say that your 'real' results are back and there is nothing to worry about , everything is good he said So i am not having my leg lobbed off then he said , no, i am so sorry about that and we will find out how the error came about. Six months later my dad was rushed to hospital with Covid, he spent 12 hours in A and E then rushed into IC where he died soon after.... To be honest i don't quite know what to make of it all and actually thought 'did he really have covid?. He must of had i thought but after the leg fiasco it still bouces around in my head 'Did he'????