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Houchens Head

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let us know how you get on. I'm across the water from you (Bournemouth)
Bugger all! Maybe a bit early. I only went today because I was bored sitting at home. I usually start at the end of May for Bass and Mackerel. Last year was absolute shite for Mackerel. I normally lift an average of 10-12 a day but last year, I didn't bag a single one? Reckon they've buggered off from these waters! We'll see later in the year.
 

richnrg

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Bugger all! Maybe a bit early. I only went today because I was bored sitting at home. I usually start at the end of May for Bass and Mackerel. Last year was absolute shite for Mackerel. I normally lift an average of 10-12 a day but last year, I didn't bag a single one? Reckon they've buggered off from these waters! We'll see later in the year.
Bugger!
 

clint van damme

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Bugger all! Maybe a bit early. I only went today because I was bored sitting at home. I usually start at the end of May for Bass and Mackerel. Last year was absolute shite for Mackerel. I normally lift an average of 10-12 a day but last year, I didn't bag a single one? Reckon they've buggered off from these waters! We'll see later in the year.

would still rather have been sat by the seaside in the Isle of Wight than stuck in an office in Birmingham!
 

clint van damme

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Because the fishing was a no-show, I decided to have a drive round with my camera instead. Freshwater Bay, the Military Rd and the Needles.
Great photos H. Even though I have visited the island several times I've seen very little of it. My trips have consisted mainly of stumbling around Robin Hill absolutely battered at Bestival! Will have to try and get down there and see it properly.
 

Houchens Head

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@Houchens Head Where's the best place to get cheap ferry tickets?
Residents (me, for example) get vouchers from time to time from Red Funnel. They usually last for couple of months and are for various things like, "Only £35 Day Return", "15% off any duration", "20% off 2 nights or more" etc, etc. Like I said, these are sent out to every island resident, but they can be sent to friends and family on the mainland, so if anyone wants to use these, let me know. I have the latest vouchers but won't be using them because I'm waiting for a knee replacement operation, so can't travel yet.
These are what they send out...............
 

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Houchens Head

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Great photos H. Even though I have visited the island several times I've seen very little of it. My trips have consisted mainly of stumbling around Robin Hill absolutely battered at Bestival! Will have to try and get down there and see it properly.
I only went to Bestival once - in 2012. I got in free as I was working there for Hospital Radio, doing interviews etc. Couple of pics from that weekend. (I'm the one in the black baseball cap!).........
 

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Sick Boy

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Residents (me, for example) get vouchers from time to time from Red Funnel. They usually last for couple of months and are for various things like, "Only £35 Day Return", "15% off any duration", "20% off 2 nights or more" etc, etc. Like I said, these are sent out to every island resident, but they can be sent to friends and family on the mainland, so if anyone wants to use these, let me know. I have the latest vouchers but won't be using them because I'm waiting for a knee replacement operation, so can't travel yet.
These are what they send out...............

I'd be great to have one as a surprise for my girlfriend if it is going spare still? Hope the knee gets sorted soon.
 

robbieray

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Bugger all! Maybe a bit early. I only went today because I was bored sitting at home. I usually start at the end of May for Bass and Mackerel. Last year was absolute shite for Mackerel. I normally lift an average of 10-12 a day but last year, I didn't bag a single one? Reckon they've buggered off from these waters! We'll see later in the year.
You were in pub all day I seen you
 

Houchens Head

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I'd be great to have one as a surprise for my girlfriend if it is going spare still? Hope the knee gets sorted soon.
Pm me your address and I'll send them up to you. You can choose which one you want to use and bin the others. Just make sure when booking online, that you put the correct voucher code in! :happy:
When you come over, let me know and we can meet up for a pint!
 

Houchens Head

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Pm me your address and I'll send them up to you. You can choose which one you want to use and bin the others. Just make sure when booking online, that you put the correct voucher code in! :happy:
When you come over, let me know and we can meet up for a pint!
I meant to say, if you don't feel comfortable giving me your address, maybe use a relatives or a place of work.
 

Houchens Head

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I'd be great to have one as a surprise for my girlfriend if it is going spare still? Hope the knee gets sorted soon.
Just a thought. If you wanted to come to the island for the day and leave the car in Southsea, hop on the hovercraft. They often have discounts and offers. It only takes 10 minutes and is quite an experience!
 

Gazolba

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Houchens Head

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Not a cloud in the sky, does that happen often in the IOW?

PS. Always try to get the horizon straight!
Duh! I was standing on a slope! Plus, if I knew this was a photography competition I would have entered better pics. Still, you carry on slagging them off mate, if it makes you feel better. x x x :emoji_middle_finger:
 

Gazolba

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Duh! I was standing on a slope! Plus, if I knew this was a photography competition I would have entered better pics. Still, you carry on slagging them off mate, if it makes you feel better. x x x :emoji_middle_finger:
My word you are certainly touchy! I was merely making a suggestion to improve your photos.
 

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