crusian
-
Posts
2,555 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
16
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Gallery
Blogs
Events
Articles
Posts posted by crusian
-
-
4 minutes ago, salokcinnodrog said:
😆no worries Mate, I know what you meant.
Believe me if the syndicate was close enough to the hospital I would fish and visit him as well, but a 60mile drive from North Suffolk to Aldeburgh is not a possibility.
I've had some 'Nick time', even if it involved a blank chub chase and two lost end tackles in a snag, and daughter and Granddaughter time with a trip to Norfolk
What a lovely Granddaughter , who looks very determined .
Shooting off at a tangent I saw a post on Facebook that said Bromeswell was up for sale ? .
-
11 hours ago, salokcinnodrog said:
No chance of getting to the syndicate while he is in hospital, even if he goes to Aldeburgh. He needs the social time with my brother and myself so every other day I will have to visit him until he can get into a full time care home.
Sorry , Nick , that was clumsy of me . I just wanted you to have some " Nick time " so your head didn't explode .
I should have remembered how important hospital visits are from when I was in hospital , and my Wife visited me .
All the very best .
-
1 hour ago, salokcinnodrog said:
Hopefully my dad should be going back to the community hospital for rehabilitation tomorrow. He has managed to get around using a walking frame with the physio.
Well that's sounds encouraging , Nick .
When your Dad is back at Aldeburgh hopefully you can draw breath , and relax a little after your difficult few weeks .
With these big winds , and rain of late they should be biting down your syndicate .
😃
-
On 04/09/2025 at 23:17, salokcinnodrog said:
I really don't know where to start!
It's been a difficult few weeks with my dad in hospital since a fall at his flat in August. Just when we thought he was recovering, he had a chest infection turn into pneumonia while in the rehab community hospital at Aldeburgh, so got rushed back to Ipswich Hospital A&E on Saturday night, where he has been ever since.
Back in August I made a long Facebook post https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JEEY9X2sB/
Hi Nick
Sorry I've just read your post .
So how is your Dad at the moment , please ? .
I recently took my Wife to A&E , Ipswich Hospital , and we were in there overnight for 12 hours , so I know exactly what it's like . You were great in keeping your temper under control under stressful circumstances , I could have quite happily punched the first hospital employee I saw who just wound me up .
My Mum had dementia , and it became too hard for her to live at home so she went to live in a friendly care home in the village .
Fortunately I didn't have to deal with a social worker , just a care home Manager with empathy , and knew what she was doing .
Take care .
😃
-
23 hours ago, kevtaylor said:
They feel like a miracle at the mo tbh too few and far between, must do better, 2nd proper season fishing just this lake, 4th year on the complex and still dont know where they go overnight and indeed whether they feed at night with the weed growth? I have seen some dawn showing but when you move onto it the next day and next trip not a sausage showing, no pattern other than the assumption they're doing laps through the day. Few sessions ago a few of us had 4 hours of showing fish over our traps and no bites whatsoever, so bizarre - never happened since - like what?!?! Where they eating naturals that were on the baited patches?
I know exactly when and where the 2 main targets get caught from in spring (ones now dead) but the behaviours outside of that are a mystery and noone has really sussed it - certainly testing me to the limit but I love it thankfully. Lots to keep you busy 👍
Do it while you're able to hey - to the max, one lap exceeds my daily step target so small wins! 💪🤣
" but I love it thankfully. Lots to keep you busy 👍
Do it while you're able to hey - to the max " .
Well that says it all , Kev. , as long as you are enjoying yourself .
Some of the lakes I fish have a number of swan mussel shells about , and I remember about 50 odd years ago chunks of swan mussel on a big hook were used . I wonder if that would work ? .
😃
-
6 hours ago, B B said:
Iv had a run in with a deliver bike he must have been going 20mph he skidded to a stop and we both went down, sadly I lost my balance as I got up and stood on his front wheel damaging the spokes then would you believe it trying to untangle my foot I stepped on the back wheel 🫢
How unfortunately clumsy of you BB 😁 .
-
2 hours ago, kevtaylor said:
Yes mate, you have to ring a bailliff for assistance. It's usually locked up so was prepared to take the risk if needed.
Moved swims for my last night where I wanted to be, if anything just to bait up ready for the weather next weekend 👍
Ah , all this forward planning must give your captures extra pleasure 😀 .
-
10 hours ago, kevtaylor said:
Couldn't get the swim I wanted, busy bank holiday weekend, hopefully bait it when he's gone.
Done a bit of cutting back as usual and this swim will certainly do for now ❤️
Hi Kev. Is the boat just for the bailiffs use for lake maintenance , and when anyone gets weeded up ? .
-
17 minutes ago, kevtaylor said:
He's great lol
Follows me up trees - out over the water and everything, then remembers every climbing tree and looking spot on our laps and pulls me towards them. he also thinks every car in the world is mine and tries to get in each to go home lol
Not as interested in the waterfowl as George was but still barks if someone goes past or enters the swim 👍
What a fishing buddy , every angler should have a Jack 😀 .
-
-
-
38 minutes ago, kevtaylor said:
Another blank, another swims view sorted out but bad news this week, my target fish has passed 2 weeks back - gutted! 👎
Still I didnt join to catch a particular fish so nothings changed really, still loving the complex so carry on regardless 🤷♂️
Maybe you could take up Landscape Gardening , Kev ? 😁 .
-
-
-
16 hours ago, jules007 said:
Fished local small lake today for 4 hours just a short sess, blanked as usual but saving myself for a club match on same pond, no keepnets just biggest fish wins really looking forward to this event in 2 weeks, also today i used the new cheap shakespeare aspect 1.5lb 11ft rod and despite it arriving a little bashed it may well prove to be a nice rod for small waters/small fish
That's right , Jules , don't want to peak too early 😁 .
-
-
10 hours ago, welder said:
Today's Thought?
I'd really hoped that growing old would take much longer than this. 😗
Ian.
Oh yes , I can identify with that , Ian .
Do you ever say to yourself " I used to be able to do this " ? .
😀
-
1 hour ago, kevtaylor said:
View from last weekend, got excited with my bait mix smashed it all in then had duck wars over it all night lol
On the plus side I found what feels like a banging area so might well be back on that tonight, less bait lol 🤞
Hi Kev.
From what I can see in the 'photo the lake water level may have dropped a bit , but not too bad ? .
Have a Duck free night .
😀
-
On 12/07/2025 at 08:28, salokcinnodrog said:
That's a lot of swans , Nick , reminds me of Mistley 😀 .
-
47 minutes ago, salokcinnodrog said:
When I set up on Monday it was absolutely scorching, but was able to get positioned in as much shade as possible.
Well back from the water, and positioned so we only get the full sun from 4 until 8pm.
I say well back from the water, when the lake is full, this spot is actually underwater.
Good grief , Nick , did you drag that humungus pile of weed out of the lake ? .
How did you manage with the heat of Monday , and Tuesday ? .
I should be fishing tomorrow in the relative cool , but to fish in the deepest part of the lake , or the shallows ?
😀
-
On 30/06/2025 at 16:12, Adders27 said:
I sold my ATT’s alarms as I found in daylight it was hard to see the underlit wheel led so only knew which rod had the take by the dangling bit indicator moving.
Now use Fox alarms with dual LEDs on the ears and a lot more visible
Yep , LED's on the ears then it doesn't matter if you are left or right handed .
-
On 27/06/2025 at 11:03, Roughtor said:
Thanks crusian,and yes to your question ...( a lot of generations esp in mining/ saddlers)
Ah , I know what you mean about crossing borders , I feel the same when I cross over into Essex 😱 .
-
On 16/06/2025 at 14:39, Roughtor said:
Then back on home territory and ,part of a 7 carp hit ,using single bottom baits over a scoop of dried maize
Lovely colours , Roughtor .
Sorry I can't remember but , are you are a proud Cornish Man ? .
-
On 16/06/2025 at 07:01, ouchthathurt said:Father’s Day fishing trip 👍🏻
What lovely 'photos , Ouch .
I especially like the little girl holding the Carp's tail .
Today's thought.
in Non Carp Banter
Posted
" A granddaughter who pinched and ate a couple of chunks of luncheon meat dusted in turmeric and garam masala... " . No wonder that you didn't catch any Chub if your Granddaughter is eating your bait ! .
Maybe Carp.com could club together and buy Bromeswell 😁