harrycatcat 31 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 When I saw john5’s post on the wildfowling part of the site I thought what a fantastic opportunity to do something that I had never done before, Punt Gunning. In my mind I would be able to do it however the reality is that after 17 years working down a coal mine working at the dusty end of the face and 30 years smoking my lungs are not as good as probably should and I soon get out of breath. Apart from the hernia, the frozen shoulder and the bad breathing/coughing I am as fit as a fiddle. I stopped smoking 5 years ago but the lungs don’t get better. Don’t get me wrong I am not disabled but when you are dealing with the sea around the Wash you need to be relatively fit and be able to swim. My point is to the younger end of the people on this site who should be as fit as bulls is if you get an opportunity and good people like john are willing to give you the opportunity to do something don’t put it off do it NOW. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Yes i agree 100% Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Macnas Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 The man's right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mole catcher 1 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I had a long chat with john5 the other night at about 2am in the morning and he came across as a very genuine bloke and he has offered me a meet up seeing as i live an hours drive from the wash. all i have to do now is sort it out with him. what i also found almost comforting in his manner was his passion for his sport. this it seems is only outweighed by his knowledge. Ps, John, give me a call and i willl sort you out with your digs when you fancy a trip out this way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrycatcat 31 Posted January 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 john5 for prime minister I say Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest john5 Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 When I saw john5’s post on the wildfowling part of the site I thought what a fantastic opportunity to do something that I had never done before, Punt Gunning. In my mind I would be able to do it however the reality is that after 17 years working down a coal mine working at the dusty end of the face and 30 years smoking my lungs are not as good as probably should and I soon get out of breath. Apart from the hernia, the frozen shoulder and the bad breathing/coughing I am as fit as a fiddle. I stopped smoking 5 years ago but the lungs don’t get better. Don’t get me wrong I am not disabled but when you are dealing with the sea around the Wash you need to be relatively fit and be able to swim. My point is to the younger end of the people on this site who should be as fit as bulls is if you get an opportunity and good people like john are willing to give you the opportunity to do something don’t put it off do it NOW. there are still chances for this season Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrycatcat 31 Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Come on you young uns get in touch with john before the season ends. You know it makes sense, dont just sit in front of the screen dreaming Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wag 13 Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 i have seen the punt and helped john set in at the key side and i had a little go up the river with john and thought the punt was top notch. now i have done punting before and been out on a double punt like johns but it was not a patch on johns punt. its nice and strong and sturdy in the water so anyone who gets a chance to go out with john take it because its a great day out, but not a day for taking it easy because if i know john he you will not just be there for the ride and sight see, you will have to do your bit and a good bit at that . regards wag Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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