Chelsea14Ian

The team not only beat the Aussies,they completely out played them,well down lads.turning the clock back I like many thought JP should have been in the team.The selectors got it right.We did well against the Kiwis,but they really turned it on against the Aussies. I thought Clark spoke very well in defeat.What a summer for English cricket. Once again well done lads. Ian

What's next prepacked Mars bar in batter,was he downed with a week nip.Second thoughts cut out the middle man and just have the wee nip Ian

I can understand people not getting timings right and going under poor light,but its another thing boating in the dark. Last year we were going to Stacey in poor light.We had our nav lights on and a hire boat behind us.I would not attempt boating in the dark unless I had a good strong searchlight. These people do not think and misjudge timings, but they are a danger to themselves and others. My tip for them there's no need to rush,travel in daylight,there's more to see. Ian

Welcome from me likewise Ian

Welcome from me happy sailing Ian

Poppy where was the vid filmed?The tube workers bless them(not)lost me two days work.The only good thing to come out of that,is I got to see todays play. Ian

I agree there has to be a balance between catering for boaters and the need of local people.As a boater I want moorings and somewhere good to eat,moorings can be hit and miss,our last time we managed to moor,last summer we did not.Yes you can go to the Falgate ,we have a couple of times,but I bet many holiday makers don't know where it is.I do think with some clever planning the needs of locals and holiday makers can be accommodated. Ian

Silly tablet,should be brill

I was right 60 all out before lunch,broad wow but also the catching grill,now keep the foot down,comenon the boys Ian

Four for fifteen,all out by lunch? Ian

Aussies 15 for three,happy days Ian

For me I think it was the Marthams boat back in the sixty's that's where I first tried any boating on the broads. Ian

As above try adding chorizo and a few .Drops of worster sauce. Ian

It's almost cricket o'clock again,let's hope the boys can wrap it up at Trent bridge. I won't hold my breath. The series has more twists and turns then a good crime book. I have cut out the middle man and cut my finger nails! Fingers crossed Ian

Hi Paul we will be up bank holiday weekend, staying south for the weekend then going north Ian

As most of you know I am a great supporter of the southern broads we need more moorings not less,the waters edge is a great wine bar/pub,and will suffer if the moorings go. Ian

The other week I also heard the same,people were saying that gin palaces were moored by the shore power,bbqing and making a lot of noise.Also rubbish.How true this is I don't know. I hope the moorings stay Ian

All those above have said it all,just to say best wishes to you Ian

Hi Alan,is it onions or all the family is chives spring onions etc?If so add herbs such as basil.How about leeks?If you finely diced that's also good.The thing with food is there are always other choices. Ian

Alan try this batter,321 3 parts flour 2 parts cornflour 1part baking powder,mix together with beer or sparkling water until a good dropping mixture.Allow to rest for about an hour.Dip your fish in seasoned flour,then in your batter And fry.Chips boil your chips first,not to long,drain allowing to cool,then lightly fry drain allow to cool then Finnish in hot oil,go old school serve with pickled onions,garkins and buttered white bread. Pickled onions,peeled onions,salt leave for 24 hours,turning every so often raise off place in a clean air tight jar I wash the jars and dry in the oven about 100.c.Cover the onions with vinager try other fingers such as white or cider etc,vinager at 14 percent. I have added pepper corns or garlic/chillies.Just add what you like.I always do onions for family and friends for Christmas. So if you do so they go well with your fish and chips

Sorry I think I hijacked the link.Still try this again simply lobster salad poach lobster allow to cool,using the meat cut into pieces break crisp lettuce such as iceberg,tomatoes sliced spring onions,peeled diced cucumber, seasoned croutons served with homemade mayonnaise, crusty bread and a crisp chilled white wine Ian

I did mean the fa cup.If you want to watch paint dry knock yourself out

The Chelsea girls became the first to win the ladies FA Cup today at Wembley.I saw most of the game I was impressed with Aluko she set up the goal and with a back flick almost set up another. Our boys were the last team to win at the old Wembley,lets hope the men do the same tomorrow. Come on the blues. Ian

Try these simple recipes:A light sauce to go with seared salmon or tiger prawns. half a small red onion,finely diced,one small tomato diced,one dessert spoon of fresh ginger finely diced,one teaspoon of lemon grass(I used jarred minced).Two/three large spoons of teriyaki sauce. In a non stick pan,heat some veg or corn oil,plus a little sesame seed oil,lightly cook onions,ginger,then add lemon grass and tomato,add teriyaki sauce,add a little water and cook for about five ten mins.coat your fish. I have never had much luck growing tomatoes this year it seemed to work and I have a good crop.if you have lots of tomatoes here a few ides. Tomato salad,thinly slice tomatoes,thinly sliced red onions or shallots,milled pepper and salt a few splashes of white wine or cider vinegar,extra virgin olive oil, Oven/sun dried cherry tomatoes,cut in half season with salt and pepper dry in the oven do so once you have turned the oven off or if its a hot day dry outside.Once dry place in a airtight jar and cover with olive oil. If you have soft toms these are good for a pasta sauce,cut tomatoes in four.one onion rough chopped garlic to taste,cook slowly in a pan adding a little water and tomato puree cook for about 30/45 mins blend,once cool store in a air tight jar.These can be done at home and used on the boat. Ian

Its early days,but what I saw the boys were putting on a good show.lets hope they can keep it up and seal the match. Ian