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  1. Ross J

    Fallow Deer

    Hey guys, theres got to be a bit of scope to a blokes sports so I took my son hunting with the idea he might, if he's very lucky, get his first deer.<br />We left the 4x4 at 0630hrs this morning in the bush on the South Kaipara Head, and went into a friends private bit of forest. <br />At...
  2. Ross J

    Osama Bin Liner

    There's a lot of talk suggesting the authorities are about to uplift Osama Bin Liner himself! Our radio hinted at this this morning when I came off shift. The suggestion is he's been isolated somewhere in the South of Afganistan!<br />It sure would be good to see the leader of this rabble bought...
  3. Ross J

    Sterling Silver Jubilee

    Hey guys, we've done it! The big 25 years married!<br />I gave my wife a pair of white gold earrings with a diamond in each one, which she totally enjoyed.<br />She gave me a bloody fright, I unwrapped her gift to an explination about a TV program I'd apparently laughed my head off watching.<br...
  4. Ross J

    Fish calling to their young?

    I've just watched a news article on TV3 (NZ TV channel) claiming that studies have shown reef fish at the Barrier Reef (Australia) call their young back to the reef as they grow.<br /><br />It showed evidence to prove this and furthermore they think there's many more messages there as well. They...
  5. Ross J

    I'm a boat ramp jerk!

    After all these years boating, I learn't an old but expensive lesson yesterday.<br />Coming into the jetty at Okahu Bay through the breakwater I could see they were very busy so was prepared to wait my turn and politely slip in with no fuss and get out of the way quickly.<br /><br />That was the...
  6. Ross J

    Merry Christmas to All

    1530hrs Dec 24th here today and my mind turned to all the friends I've made out there via this board. I have enjoyed all your company and look forward to another year.<br />I'm certain there's some that have suffered hardship this year and my heart goes out to you at this time. May you have folk...
  7. Ross J

    Anybody order a car?

    http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=3047202&thesection=news&thesubsection=world <br />Worth a look<br />Ross
  8. Ross J

    Weekend away!

    Hi folks, I've been away up north to a friends farm with my son.<br />We did our version of the 'big three', I won this year.<br />x1 75kg wild pig,<br />x2 10lb+ snapper caught off the rocks,<br />x2 local sheep dispatched, cleaned and packed for the freezer.<br />Time = 9hrs<br />My son had to...
  9. Ross J

    Tiri Channel

    Hey guys and guyesses, I finally got out fishing and although the big ones eluded us we had a ball with good snapper. Note the wee octupus that gave us a bit of a surprise. Smoked fish for dinner tomorrow night. Fried snapper tonight.<br />I'm really pleased as this is my first trip since June...
  10. Ross J

    Stolen Summer!

    OK guys and guyesses, who stole our New Zealand summer eh?<br />It's colder in the water than it should be, theres rain falling when it shouldn't be, snow falling in areas it shouldn't be, wind, wind, wind...........<br />Some bugger had better give summer back cause it's getting serious here...
  11. Ross J

    Armistace Day

    On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, did peace come for the First World War.<br />My grandfather and several Great Uncles fought and some of them weren't to return. I don't think there's many left today, but in keeping with our seniors promise, 'We will not forget'.<br />It's 10...
  12. Ross J

    Weather

    Yesterday it was cool here in Auckland, the rain fell and the boats raced in the Waitemata Harbour. In the evening there was a lightening storm, the TV news claims we had 3,000+ lightening strikes and numerous fire service call outs. There was water everywhere.<br />Today I'm looking out at a...
  13. Ross J

    Not fishing!

    Lately down our way it hasn't been the best weather for fishing. I've had the boat ready and packed for a trip but it just won't let up enough to go out!<br />Today my son and I went to Maramarua Golf Club and we had a great day. We walked about 5km and I guess you could add a couple more for me...
  14. Ross J

    Platinum spark plugs

    Hey guys, my 85hp Johnson 1975 model needs new plugs. The normal ones are OK generally but after a little trolling they get dirty quick. I am wondering about these platinum ones.<br />Are they any good for 2 strokes? <br />Would they cause any damage to the electrics?<br />Are they to be...
  15. Ross J

    Emerald

    A Florida diver is reported to have found a 40.2 carat Emerald diving.<br /> http://www.nzherald.co.nz/latestnewsstory.cfm?storyID=2696960&thesection=news&thesubsection=world&thesecondsubsection=latest <br />Ross
  16. Ross J

    Seal!

    My neighbour called this morning saying he couldn't get his taxi out for work. Parked underneath was this seal!<br />The Ministry of Fisheries sent a couple of guys from the North Shore and they captured it in the net. It wasn't plain sailing at all. It was bigger than they thought, one of them...
  17. Ross J

    09/11/02

    May all free thinking folk in the world today celebrate their freedom with some time for thought for those lost, who did no wrong.<br /><br />May those that survived that terrible day find solace throughout the world from the thoughts and prayers of all who cherish freedom.<br /><br />Thank you...
  18. Ross J

    World Cup Basketball

    Hey man!<br />Semi finals eh!<br />Well done New Zealand.<br />Who'd have thought it!!<br />Not at all bad for a wee country down under. These things make us all proud and keep us thinking we can do anything! Now if only the All Blacks can win the World cup in Oz..........<br />Ross
  19. Ross J

    Standing vs sitting?

    I've been on this board for a while now and there's a lot of differences in the style of fishing I've noticed. In particular you guys in the US of A seem to enjoy using centre consol type boats and stand up fishing.<br />Is this a perticular trait? Is the fishing better? Is this fresh water...
  20. Ross J

    Off the road!

    I guess it has to happen to us all. I thought my maintanence was OK till two days ago.<br />Towed the trailor with boat down the drive and there's a rumble I hadn't noticed before from one of the wheels.<br />Stripped down (no not me) I soon discovered the bearing had gone past its use by date...
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