Not even sure why Im putting these up here, maybe us old fuckers like looking in the rear view mirror too much?

Came across a heap more old photos, for anyone who has an interest.
These span from mid 90's charters in Coral bay, late 90's and 2000's longlining for swordies tuna and later sharks.

First boat I ever skippered, the Norstar (otherwise known as the Snorestar )

That blue handled Fdick knife travelled with me everywhere, until about a year back when a scabby seagul knocked it overboard at the Abrolhos 

Hows this for a blast from the past...

Swiss Danny, a top bloke and gun decky. Through the wonders of Facebook still in contact and he has an olive grove and chalets in Tuscany.
One of those incredible coincidences-in about 1999, Boxing Day I flew into Zurich to visit my sister and literally bumped straight into him in the airport, 10 seconds either way and I wouldnt have known...

Coral Bay, mid 90's

A good mate, who has long since passed, Bill Gibbings from Albany

EDIT-on closer inspection it is actually Vin!

One of my ace deckies, who went on to make 5 more ace deckies for me 

This pic is the early days on the little Starfire, a 48 ft Westcoaster

Unloading my home port Geraldton

Starfire heavily loaded with bigeye, YF and swords

Radio beacon crushed from being dragged down very deep by big fish.
I like this pic, maybe just triggers a subliminal memory of a happy day amongst the grindingly hard work you dont see or something?

Killing a tuna

and thats it for now, later maybe Ill chuck up some more if there is any interest, or just put them on Farcebook otherwise

 a big thank you to forum member "thesupervisor" (rob) for coming and sanding my deck when nobody else would take the job on good bloke turned up when he said he would  . He did an excelent job i recomend him  if you need your deck restored get him to do it

Hi guys

Ive come across this product which I am probably going to buy. It looks like a damn good idea...if not a little expensive. Has anybody seen or used one of these before? It allows you to jack the boat off the trailer and then remove the trailer safely. The screw jacks will also allow for easy raising and lowering when adjusting bunks and rollers on the trailer.

boatstands.com/product/manual-boat-lifting-system/

I have started my project boat (I'll only post pics and details once I have finished, just in case I completely stuff it up) and will need something similar to help remove the boat from the trailer, build a cradle underneath, and then place it back gently afterwards. 

Is this something any of you lot would be interested in using after I have finish with it? Mind you, I intend to have boats and trailer for many years to come so I have no doubt I'll use it at least a few more times after this job.

 Looks like sea rescue is out looking for someone again

https://www.facebook.com/WA.Police/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE

Anchored in the Sound around well south of the D9 last night, when retrieving the anchor this came up, nearly an expensive trip.  Sounder was alight with fish but not a single touch other than a huge blue swimmer crab that fell off at the side of the boat .....oh well you can't have everything  

 Im thinking about building an offset smoker for the patio was thinking pizza oven originally but a big meat cooker would probably be more suited. we love our bbqs and do quite a bit of entertaining. 

Anyone on here have one or made one before. 

And what woods have you experimented with. 

Pic attached is similar to what im thinking 

Cheers

Rod

 Well as some would know, I've gone out and bought Hezzy's dinghy from him. Hoping to get out into the sound before the pinky closure comes around, but if not, there's always next year. Already got a nice little dragonfly sounder gps combo for it, battery and electrics next, floor to go in soon and a couple of other mods over time. But it's been far too long, so here's to some good fishing.

 Did anyone catch the mike Sheehan interview with Jacko Jackson on fox footy open mike. If not its on again tonight channel 504. Talk about being blunt. Best laugh in ages. 

 Howdy all

i know it's pretty tough times out in the workforce, but unfortunately I have been put off from my workplace so if anyone needs a labourer or Ta whilst I am looking for new employment or knows of anyone hiring  please let us know, family,house,boat and car to pay for.  I have a hr with f endorsed licence fork lift ticket and have been a machine operator running various machines in a manufacturing plant any help would be most grateful in these difficult times ahead.  Thank you

  Darryl 

Surely this HAS to be our year in the Shield?

JL two seasons ago on the eve of our last final appearance in 2015 after also making it the previous year said  that he was less interested in winning that final than he was in building a dynasty and I reckon now is the time to start cashing on what has been a brilliant program of developing a youthful side with a mix of experience and full of WA talent rather than repeat the mistakes for the previous 20 years.

NCN is ruled out for at least the first half of the season and you’d think he’d struggle to come back from lumbar stress fractures (which hurts us with the ball, in hte field and with the bat) but that still leaves us Dorf, Paris, Turner, Moody, Agar, Mackin, Rimington and AJ Tye (who I am not convinced is a 4 day bowler). You can also throw Cartwright and Bosisto into that mix as guys that can take wickets. The key will be to keep the big Dorf injury free which provides a very good framework for an attack that will regularly take 20 wickets.  Can JL convince Mitch Johnson to play Shield cricket after the BBL… yes please JL.

Our batting is where we’ll need to pick up this year and we are at the mercy of the Australian selectors with SMarsh (just broke his finger and probably get dropped after dominating as usual), Voges (who I think they will transition out of the side soonish) and Bancroft who is likely to replace Burns if he fails to make runs and soon. You can all but book MMarsh in for a full summer for Australia. I’d love to see Bosisto keep grinding out the runs but in doing so not giving his wicket away and see Cartwright build on his form last year and his recent handy batting in the recent NPS. Agar is fast becoming a batting all-rounder and Turner is no mug and Klinger and Whiteman making big runs in the middle order may well hold the key to allowing guys like Agar and Turner to play their natural game and score quick runs and get those bonus points which is so important in the 4 day format.

Bring the Shield back where it belongs lads.

 Most are probably aware masters is closing down come 11th December.

They have started dropping prices on everything, everything is minimum 10% off at the moment, with some things marked down 30-40%. Wood, cabinets and some larger items were 30-40% off at the moment. None of the power tools were more than 10%

Was at the bayswater superstore this morning and barely a free car park and people walking out with trollies filled!

Worth a look for those who are chasing bits and pieces. From what i understood they are still receiving goods from warehouses that need emptying.

Thought might be of interest to a few on here and save a few bucks to spend on more fishing shit!

Thought i would commence a thread to cover the AFL trade and draft periods as it seems the clean outs are already starting.

Two plus a retirement from Carlton and Cloke has requested a trade.

Freo obviously lose the Pav, but i expect (and hope) there will be many more!  I'll call 15 changes to Freo's senior and rookie list.

 Have tried to PM in response to a purchase on this site. Appears the first and second attempt at a message never got through and on checking my Sent box there is nothing showing up there. Have used PM many times in past without any problem so can't work out whats happening. All my previous messages are there in my Private Messages. Posts are showing up but messages not going through. Any suggestions at to what is going wrong?

Chasing a minimum of 10 punters who want to enter into a knockout AFL finals tipping comp.

$5 to enter, payable into my netbank account prior to the bounce of the ball first final. Winner takes all.

Rules:

THIS IS A TACTICAL tipping comp please read and understand the rules

Put your tip in this thread and I'll edit them into the post  each round. Tips arent usually secret in this type of comp.

You must tip one team (one team only) that you think will win in the first round. If your team loses you're out.

Correct tippers move onto round 2.

You cannot tip the same team twice during the comp i.e. if you think sydney will play off in and win the GF you cant tip them in the first 3 rounds.

Strategy and luck is required.

Last punter standing wins the total pot. A margin will be used if 2 players end up on same team in final round

If we have multiple tippers still alive in the Grand Final round, we will also include a margin for that game to dicide the winner. Closest to the pin will win the prize.

Who's keen?

Enter your names below.

once we have the numbers i will PM everyone bank details, remember money will have to be in account before the first final or confirmation of transfer to participate.

PAULLY = paid 

GILLYL = paid

JACKFROST80 = paid 

SEA-KEM  = paid

BIG JOHN = paid 

UNCLE = paid 

RICEY = paid  

CHRIS RAFF = paid 

BODIE = paid 

JUSTIN M = paid

RODDO = paid 

BROCK O = paid 

BOORA = paid 

STEVO 81= paid 

TIM = paid 

ALAN JAMES = paid 

TIMMO = paid 

DALE = paid 

HEZZY = paid 

CRASNY1= paid 

ROUND 1

EAGLES v BULLDOGS

Bodie - eagles 

Uncle - eagles 

Jackfrost80 - eagles 

chris raff - eagles 

Big John - eagles 

boora - eagles 

Stevo81 - eagles 

GEELONG v HAWTHORN

SYDNEY v GWS

ADELAIDE v KANGAROOS

dale - crows 

roddo - crows 

tim - crows 

paully - crows 

alan james - crows 

sea-kem - crows 

Ricey - crows 

Crasny1 - crows 

Hezzy - crows 

Brock O - crows 

Timmo - crows 

Gillyl - crows 

Justin m - crows 

ROUND 2

hawks v bulldogs

crasny1 - hawks  oops

sea-kem - hawks  oops

alan james - hawks  oops

paully - hawks  oops 

Roddo - hawks oops 

Gillyl - bulldogs       yeeeeeeeehah next round

Ricey - hawks  oops

swans v crows

dale - swans 

hezzy - swans 

justin m - swans 

tim - swans 

Brock O - swans 

timmo - swans 

round 3

GWS v BULLDOGS

Dale - gws 

Gillyl - gws 

timmo - gws 

SWANS v CATS

hezzy - cats       the fat lady has ................

tim - cats           the fat lady has ................

brock o - cats     the fat lady has ...............

Justin m - cats    the fat lady has ...............

GRANDFINAL

SYDNEY SWANS v WESTERN BULLDOGS

GILLY - swans

DALE - dogs            = 4 points

HEZZY - dogs          = 20 points

JUSTIN M - dogs.   = 8 points 

TIM - dogs                = 12 points

TIMMO - dogs          = 23 points

BROCK O -dogs       = 14 points

 i need my decking sanded , problem is as soon as i mention that its made of a composite material i get told nah cant do it , they flog this stuff as maintance free but it does get scratched same a wooden deck , so if there is some 1 out in fishwrecked land that would tackle it for me i would appreciate it give me a call 0418935456 

Just after some advice with regards to gun licenses and gun clubs. I'd appreciate any advice that any shooters may be able to provide.
I want to join up with a gun club preferably north of the river that would tick the below boxes:

I don't have a firearm license however over the next few months I'd like to apply for one (rifle and shotgun - Category A?)and buy my own guns. Ideally the club would provide a club support letter and firearm safety course. I understand you don't simply become a member, rather there is generally a probation period?

I want to shoot both rifles and shotguns - so the club would need to cater for both.

Obviously I want to join a good club with good people.

I'd appreciate any feedback.

cheers/Ben

 Nice gesture being organized:

https://pozible.com/project/immortalising-the-big-pav

 Out of curiousity, is anyone here attending at Bibra Lake on wednesday?

If there is, chasing someone to have a very quick cursory look at a vehicle there for me.
Not mechanical, only the body to get a closer look

 That can tell me how it looks offshore? Wind dropping off but is it still lumpy? 

Cheers

 Early surprise present !!!!! Now to break it in and smooth out the action ....

Quite disheartning to read this morning , with all the robberies reported on here, and some assaults

of innocent fishermen , let alone this low lifes actions and long long list of offences , it does make you wonder what it takes to lock someone up , and for the future of our state.

If you were a arresting officer , you would be fuming.

We are getting the society we deserve if good people dont stand up and make there voice heard on crime , and how

its delt with in this state.

www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/perth-hit-and-run-driver-who-killed-toddler-handed-suspended-jail-term/news-story/cde96745d5c1ca1f178840d188498f53

 As the weather starts warming up, the local wildlife is beginning to stir, came across this fella today sunning himself in the garden near my office in the village, probly one of the longest I've seen in a while.

Did a scan down the forums, cant see one for the footy.

Apologies if i have missed it.

Just want to say farewell to the great man Pav, and thanks for the memories.

His retirement speech to the playing group is on Docker TV.  It is a nice little glimpse of the quality of leader he is.

I think it will be a while before we see a replacement of his quality evolve at Freo.

 G'day  All , 

Just  seeing if there are any fishermen who double as aircon techs in the area who could look at a issue for me ,would rather throw some business to a fisherman if available .

Outside unit has power but not running , LG  in roof cassette type

I bought an Evapack cryo machine a while ago and most of the seals don't hold unless I dry the fillets and cleaning the inside of the bag which can be time consuming and very frustrating. It also restricts me from sealing things like marinated steak or chicken etc. Even after carefully drying you can see the liquid from the meat or fish fillet being slowly drawn up the bag and into the machine.

 I have tried various of brands of bag/ roll and even tried various bag sizes incase that has an effect but this doesn't seem to matter. The vac time seems to be about 15 seconds regardless and the adjustable sealing time doesn't make any difference to the quality of the seal.

 Is it normal to have to do this or am I doing it wrong?

Winta...

Gday everyone,

If anyone has a 40L engel fridge may I ask can you measure the length and width of it for me please. The measurement not including the handles would be fine if possible.

Thanks in advance
Terry

 seasons getting pointy now. 

feeling less confident down back without barrass again. still think we can beat the hawks and throw a spanner in the works.

good luck to the boys atop the leader board in the tipping

 ..

The boat needs to be transferred from Qld to W.A. rego.
Any of you guys licenced to issue a plate interested in doing the job ?
If so, send a PM and tell me how much $$'s
The boat is in Karrinyup.
THX

Young Kyle Chalmers taking out the gold has to rate a mention for me and watching Usain Bolt win the 100 was awesome.

But to see those big Fijian fellas singing after their win in the rugby with tears running down their faces takes the cake for me. 

What's your favourite Olympic moment so far?