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Liam, how long since you ran it? Unleaded petrol has a nasty habit of congealing in the carbs and blocking the jets. If its more than a couple of months, you could try fresh fuel and a new pair of spark plugs, failing that, maybe get some carb cleaner from a local garage. It dissolves the gum (or at least is supposed to) and you can fill the carbs with it and run the motor on it so it cleans the jets. Oh, and don't wait for summer, the proper riders can't handle it if it rains. Wide lines, tight corners. Phil

One Piranha would probably poo itself, but a tankful would make for a very interesting experience! You would need another water change after that. Neat way of disposing of the mother in law though. I wish I had tried native cold water marines, but never had the bottle to installing a cooling plant, I remember a post from Chesters saying he cadged a cooler from a pub. Even trops can overheat in summer. I had an Emperor Snapper which fed from my hand, but never fancied oscars, went for Discus instead and wished I hadn't. I agree with being able to do away with ozonisers and skinners, with regular water changes and a low fish to water ratio. Love the smell of ozone though. A nice big tank, full of plants and bogwood, with just a shoal of Cardinals would look superb, or maybe Congos as well. I also like Emperors, not so spectacular as the others, but beautifully subtle as adults. Mind you, its not difficult to spend more on plants than fish. Phil

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Blimey, my real name is Phil Adams too. Nice to meet you and Uncle Fester . Perhaps if there are any more of us we can start our own forum. Phil Adams

I used to have to park my A10 over a drain to avoid embarassing puddles on the road. Automatic waterproofing for yer boots though. And what an easy job it was to place the rocker assembly. Made a Rubik Cube look a doddle. Uncle Fester actually had 8 Hinkleys and 1 Meriden. Also 3 Harleys, but never had any electical problems with them. Bikenut

Simple, More anaesthetic, and forget to put the correct postage on the parcel, so the recipient gets a card saying there is a parcel to collect from the sorting office with excess postage to pay. Naturally the recipient won't pay the postage, and although it might not bring in a supply of willing women, it will give you a few days peace and quiet until the Post Office notice the smell. Bikenut

At last!! A decent chain letter as opposed to normal chain letters/pyramid schemes, this one costs nothing, and you can only win. Simply send this e-mail to 9 of your mates. INSTRUCTIONS. Anaesthetize your wife, put her in a large carton, (don't forget some ventilation holes), and send it to the person who is at the top of your list. Soon, your name will be at the top of the list, and you will receive 823,542 women through the post. Statistically, among those women, will be at least: 0.5 Miss Worlds 2.5 Models 463 Wild nymphos 3,234 Good-looking nymphos 20,198 Who enjoy multiple orgasms 40,198 Bi-sexual women. In total, that is 64,294 women who are simply hornier, less inhibited, and tastier than the grumpy old bag you posted off. And, best of all, your original package is guaranteed not to be one of those that come back to you. DO NOT BREAK THIS CHAIN LETTER. One bloke for example who sent the letter to only 5 instead of 9 of his friends got his original bird back, still in the old dressing gown he sent her off in, with the same old migraine attack, and the accusatorial expression on her face. On the same day, the international supermodel he'd been living with since he sent off his old girlfriend moved out to live with his best friend (to whom he had not sent the chain letter). While I am sending this letter, the bloke that is in 6th place above me has already received 837 women and is lying in hospital suffering from exhaustion. Outside his ward are 452 more packages. YOU MUST BELIEVE THIS E-MAIL. This is a unique opportunity to achieve a totally satisfying sex life. No expensive meals out, no lengthy conversations about trivialities (that only interest women). No obligations, no grumpy mother-in-law, and no unpleasant surprises like marriage or engagement. Do not hesitate...send this letter today to 9 of your best friends. PS. - Even when you have no girlfriend, you can send your vacuum cleaner; one of the other women that arrives will know how to use it. PPS. - This letter can also be copied to women you know so that they can prepare themselves for the great adventure that they may soon undertake. Bikenut

A church minister was seated next to a cowboy on a flight to Texas. After the plane took off, the cowboy asked for a whiskey and soda, which was brought and placed before him. The flight attendant then asked the minister if he would like a drink. Appalled, the minister replied, "I'd rather be tied up and taken advantage of by women of ill-repute, than let liquor touch my lips." The cowboy then handed his drink back to the attendant and said, "Me too, I didn't know we had a choice." Bikenut

I heard it as flaming ducks, but 30 years ago. Why do elephants have big ears? Coz Noddy wouldn't pay the ransom. Bikenut

Guys, Loaded the line on the Suveran, and there is a knocking noise when the reel is under light or heavy pressure. This appears to be the spool rocking as the bail arm lays the line. Not terribly impressed. One spool seems better than the other though. I think I will have to take it back and have a chat with them. It sounds knackered already. Had a day fishing with it yesterday, and it really isn't that nice to use when its knocking, reminds me of 40 years ago fishing with a Black Prince! Obviously the reel was the reason that I only caught 3 gudgeon all day, and not the fact that I'm a crap angler. Still, it was a nice day. Phil

Bought the Suveran. It didn't run quite as smoothly as the Shimano, nor was it as light or pretty looking, but it has a lifetime guarantee, and guaranteed parts availability (allegedly!) And they knocked £20.00 off. Looks like being a great workhorse and at least its different from the norm. Giving it a go tomorrow chubbing on my local river, so I will see how it goes. It comes with a natty bag, and a little gold badge, all I have to do now is catch something! Phil

I appears that ABU don't list either the CDX or Suveran any more. Popped into my local shop a moment ago and looked at the Shimano with fighting drag for £75.00 and its beautiful, BUT I know another shop that have (old stock?) Suverans for £154.00. It just looks so bloomin nice. Might just have to did deep. Thanks again for the advice. Phil

Thanks for the tips guys, yes it was the suveran I was thinking of, it looks beautiful. Perhaps my plastic could stretch to it. Gotta buy myself something for Crimbo! Phil

A few years ago I bought what I remember as a cdx400 reel. I think it was ABU Garcia and its the one with the drag around the spool so you can adjust it with a fingertip while playing a fish. The lad commandeered it and is now in his tacklebox, and I fancy buying another for myself, although I think there is a better quality, more expensive version available. Can anyone confirm what this is called, so I know what to be looking for. Is it any good, and worth the extra??? Thanks in advance Phil

Thanks Newt, I can confirm I have service pack 1 Bikenut

Sorry if this is going over old ground, but I did have a look in old threads and couldn't find anything that related to my problem. My lad had been using his mum's laptop for the last year with a dial up connection to AOL which all worked fine. On Saturday we bought him a brand new pc as an early xmas present as he needs one for his schoolwork. I signed him on to AOL and it runs incedibly slowly on AOL, taking ages for the start page to load etc. I deleted eveything AOL and reinstalled AOL from a cd which I had (9.0 by the way), still ther same. Takes nearly 5 minutes to access emails. Went into AOL help and it states that AOL has problems with service pack 2 and gives you a link to download a fix for it. It won't let me download the fix saying that the computer doesn't need it, however if you get info about the version of windows it says - windows XpSP2 then a number then service pack 1. I have phoned AOL and they have run me through a couple of fix programmes which I have done, but the problem still remains. I have checked the modem drivers, and they appear to be recent versions, I am at a loss to know what to do next. The computer was new and in a sealed box, no reason to assume there is anything on it but the preinstalled software, and I am not aware of any firewall software on the computer. Any suggestions gratefully received, thanks Bikenut

Where did you get that picture of my wife??? Bikenut

Damn, Got me! Bikenut

Dave, does yer average pc have a slot internally to take another drive? Sounds like an ideal solution, you could keep all your important stuff on the spare drive, run from the other so if you got hit with a virus you don't risk all your files. Like backing up as you go. Bikenut

Dave, can you also turn water into wine? Do you stuff the tea towel and cook it for lunch? I think we should be told. Bikenut

Apparently, a lorry load of the stuff has been stolen, Police are looking for hardened criminals. Bikenut

Dave, you posted on a thread a little while back talking about a honeymoon, or were you just winding us up??? Bikenut

No complaints from me either, apart from the queues and the rubber hot dogs. I think most of their stuff is well designed and cheap. Bought one of their super king size beds a year ago, still trying to make room for it so its still flatpacked in the garage, Perhaps I will change my tune if I ever get around to assembling it. Bikenut

My partner had a few missed calls on our home phone with the number displayed which she couldn't recognise. Turns out it was her Dad on Holland, but it didn't show the international code, and thats why she didn't know who it was. Should I marry somebody else? Bikenut

Great news Alan, So glad to hear you are on the mend. You'll be alright, so look after Sonja, it's tough on the partners. Best regards Bikenut