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Janet

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  • Birthday 12/22/1957

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  1. Yes indeed, I still pop in here occasionally and I'll certainly be buying a copy! I've been waiting for this! Janet
  2. I donated last night, but it didn't let me leave him a message! I'll be there to watch....he's as mad as a box of frogs, as always....: Janet
  3. I'll try, but with two jobs and a new grandchild, time's a bit on the limited side! Janet
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    Lytham St Annes Nice light on those haybales Manxman! Janet
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    Well, sort of! It's a pseudo HDR done with just one jpeg, using Photomatix Pro. Janet
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    Leeds and Liverpool Canal Untitled by Janet Stansfield, on Flickr
  7. It's nice to be back....just been a little busy recently... Yes, I'm now officially a Nana! At five days old he was introduced to the canal where I'll be taking him fishing in years to come... I do keep popping in to keep up with stuff....JV44's double figure pike was a good 'un and I'm delighted to hear that my friend Martin has been honoured with the MBE... Janet
  8. I've only just seen this news, and I'm absolutely delighted for Martin. As some of you will recall, a few years ago I was a complete newbie...I emailed him after listening to his show on Radio Lancashire, and the next thing I knew, he had me out on the bank where I caught my first chub. I can't find the link right now, but I did write a story about it and several of our other excursions. We had several trips to his stretch of the River Ribble and over to Yorkshire, and he also took me out and introduced me to fly fishing... ...all of this was completely free - he even picked me up from the bus stop! He was actually quite insulted when I offered to pay! All he asked for was that I made a donation to one of his charities. He never once asked how much, just trusted that I'd do the right thing. A well deserved award for someone who puts an awful lot of effort into encouraging new anglers. He surely is one of angling's characters....! Janet
  9. Lovely colour there Judy! Janet
  10. Hi Judy! Hope all's well with you? Janet
  11. I've tried to pre-order it, but having some PC problems tonight.... No prices showing on the website, but I'm not too concerned...I'll be happy to pay full list price for this if it's anywhere near the quality of the last one. He really is a lovely guy and his writing speaks for itself...he really has a passion for angling and a lovely way with words. Janet
  12. I just found this tonight... Jon Aston - The Glorious Uncertainty Hopefully due to be published later this year. If it's anything like A Dream of Jewelled Fishes, then it will be well worth a read. Janet
  13. My personal favourite would have to be "A Dream of Jewelled Fishes" by John Aston...it's a lovely book. I had the opportunity to fish with John shortly after the book was published and have a chat with him, so this book means a lot to me. Janet
  14. I had a particularly memorable day a couple of years ago (and how I wish I could forget it!) I’d joined a local angling club, specifically so I could fish the pond at a local National Trust property. It’s a rather nice little place, and I was looking forward to it. When I arrived, as on many occasions since, I was the only angler there. I set up on what I thought was the best peg, and had a cracking day, landing lots of small roach and perch. Nothing major, but enough to keep me ticking over all day. Then I realised that I really needed to answer the call of nature….what was I to do? I couldn’t leave my gear to go down to the Hall to use the facilities there, as it was too long a walk and I didn’t want to return to find my gear gone…. I looked around, and found what looked like a good, discreet shelter….a large bush, away from the pond, and with a good panoramic view so that I could spot anyone approaching…..I looked around carefully, and there was nobody in the vicinity. Behind me were open fields, with a few grazing horses. Right, it was now or never! I reeled in, placed my rod on the rest and made a dash for it. Carefully checking that the area was clear, I proceeded to do what a woman has to do, especially when she’s necked two large flasks of tea! Ah, blessed relief! And then I heard it….the ominous sounds of someone approaching! Aaaargh! Seemingly out of nowhere, a group of Japanese ramblers appeared, trolling down the field behind me, camcorders and digital cameras in hand! Unfortunately, it was a bit like Mastermind – “I’ve started, so I’ll finish”…..I’m sure my rather ample posterior is now on some Japanese version of You Tube, much to my embarrassment! I didn’t know whether to hide or wave! Luckily the sun was shining, so I hope they got my best side…. Janet
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