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  1. Ross J

    California rain

    I've just heard on the radio that it's raining in California. I hope that it's enough to help with the fires.<br />We're well aware down here of the dangerous conditions you guys have over there. Lets hope that it pours for a couple of days.<br />Ross
  2. Ross J

    The Tow

    I towed a bloke with his lady friends home on Sunday.<br />My mate and I were 13 km away when the Coast Guard requested assistance. We raced over and took a large and expensive boat under tow to a local marina. Getting there was easy and the boat was soon tied up safe and sound with the...
  3. Ross J

    Access to iboats forum

    I wonder if anybody could tell me why I can get this forum at work but not at home. It just won't load at home. I've tried everything I know to fix it?<br />Ross
  4. Ross J

    Withdrawl!

    Hey guys, help.<br />My rig is in the shop (as you guys say), and I'm missing it already. In 6 years it's never been further away than the driveway from me.<br />I usually look out the window and there she is, alongside the dogs kennel right by the garage door. Tonight I look there and my wife...
  5. Ross J

    Fire Extinguishers

    Hey guys and gals, just a heads up for information.<br />Following another thread http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=23;t=000454 <br />I thought it wouldbe good to share some firefighting info.<br />The usual fire extinguisher on vehicles and boats is the Dry...
  6. Ross J

    9/11

    Over here it's 9/11 already (0145hrs) and I just wanted you to know that people all over the world are thinking of those who suffered on that fatefull day.<br />Our thoughts were with you then and remain with you now and in the future.<br />May we never forget.<br />Ross
  7. Ross J

    Fathers Day

    It's fathers day over here and this morning my youngest son took me to the movies. I don't usually go there but we saw "Finding Nemo" the cartoon film, it was great. Not what I expected from joung Mat but we enjoyed it.<br />Then I took him wood chopping for next year.<br />Here he is back in...
  8. Ross J

    News item

    I'm not certain if this is silly or just plain bad luck but folk should see how bad it can get if things go wrong.<br /> http://www.wral.com/news/2422231/detail.html <br />Ross
  9. Ross J

    Sundays funny

    Middle aged woman walks into a bank, over to the teller and asks,"Can I speak to the manager please"?<br />Manager is duly bought to the front and asks if he can help. <br />Woman shows manager a plastic bag full of $100 bills and says she'd like to bank it.<br />During the process the manager...
  10. Ross J

    Calafornia Elections

    I've been listening to the radio and all I seem to hear is that a whole bunch of entertainers have applied to be elected to be Governer or some office like that. What's up over there, doe's Calafornia have to be like Italy or something.<br /><br />Don't you guys have professional carreer...
  11. Ross J

    Once in a lifetime trip

    Hey guys, were off on our overseas trip tomorrow so will be off the boards for a while.<br />Rarotonga in the Cook Islands (South Pacific) is the destination. Fishing, swimming, fooling around, and all with my wife. What a hoot, I just know this is going to be the biggest and best for many years...
  12. Ross J

    Rarotonga

    My good lady and I are off to this lovely island nation soon and wonder if anybody can help with some info re: fishing there. Any advise would help.<br />Ross
  13. Ross J

    I just want to vent!

    Hey sorry guys but I'm about to burst and just want to have a wee rave for a minute.<br />Last night I arrived at work to hear the alarms going off. We had a patient in the ICU with no pulse. <br />OK in itself thats no biggie, he was resusicated, given O2 and went on to ask for a cigarette...
  14. Ross J

    4x4 again!

    Hey guys I've been away from the boat too long again. I took all the family 4x4 through the army training ground at Waiouru. An organised tour we really enjoyed!<br />The good old Isuzu 2.8 D turbo wearing 210mm Mitchillin's (spelling) surprised myself and the army major in charge.<br />She...
  15. Ross J

    Engine doctor

    A gynecologist decides to hang up his hat and try a new trade. <br />He gets accepted as a trainee mechanic and completes trade certificate. On the final day a manual examination is conducted whereby he has to dissassemble and reconstruct a motor.<br />His exam results are posted the next day...
  16. Ross J

    Gurnard

    Just thought I'd share a photo of the last trip fishing here in NZ.<br />Red Gurnard.<br /> <br />Excellent eating. The Gurnard was caught surfcasting the Kaipara harbour shallows.<br />Ross
  17. Ross J

    ANZAC Day

    Hi, Ho, guys,<br />Its ANZAC day here. (Australia, New Zealand Allied Corps) and the dawn parade is in full swing. I'm at work so am missing it but I have the radio on and the rememberance speeches appear to be on the mark as is usual. Many of my extended family died in the various campaigns...
  18. Ross J

    New Illness

    I have identified a new illness, and feel the world should know of it's symptoms and treatment.<br /><br />Name - Acute/Chronic Parasympathetic Fisiemia Fatalis<br /><br />Symptoms - Inability to walk past a fisherman without stopping for a chat. <br />Inability to walk past a fishing store. <br...
  19. Ross J

    Media Coverage

    I'm having some difficulty with the media coverage of the Iraq conflict.<br />The media is with the military in some areas and they appear in general to be giving frank and open coverage, this is good.<br />On other occasions the media appears to be somewhat mercenary in their 'approach and seek...
  20. Ross J

    Snapper

    Hey guys I finally got out fishing again today. The weather stayed calm and we went out to the Motuhie Channel. We all caught our limit of snapper and then the John Dory showed up. Boy it felt good to use the gear again.<br />This afternoon I'm skinning and freezing some, smoking some and I had...
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