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[Pete]

Merlin, on 30 November 2009 - 11:02 PM, said:

Pete that's the silo's where Alcan transport their fly ash to be loaded on to ships to be dumped out to sea. Seven Stars Steaths.

Thats the place, Seven Stars steaths, ah well I thought it had summit to do with Alcan.

[Merlin]

Pete, on 01 December 2009 - 01:47 PM, said:

Merlin I am sure that the fishing in alaska would be much better than the North East but you would have to contend with the bears. bit to cold for the salties

I remember years ago being told that the first salmon caught during the season had to be given to the Duke of Northumberland not sure if that still is the case or weather its a falacy

yes Pete you are correct,the Duke of Northumberland does indeed get the first salmon caught,and the angler who caught said salmon gets his fishing for free the next year! Lucky sod

[Monsta®]

Vic Patterson, on 29 November 2009 - 03:55 PM, said:

What's the fishing like in Tesco;s Monsta?

quick, warm and a guaranteed catch every time!

[Brian Cross]

Pete, on 01 December 2009 - 01:47 PM, said:

Merlin I am sure that the fishing in alaska would be much better than the North East but you would have to contend with the bears. bit to cold for the salties

I remember years ago being told that the first salmon caught during the season had to be given to the Duke of Northumberland not sure if that still is the case or weather its a falacy

Catch him a Saltie and give it to him he might change the rule wad ya reckon Pete....

[Monsta®]

Merlin, on 30 November 2009 - 11:02 PM, said:

Pete that's the silo's where Alcan transport their fly ash to be loaded on to ships to be dumped out to sea. Seven Stars Steaths.

thats the import port! where they load up the trains to take the ali ore to the smelter!

[Pete]

Brian Cross, on 01 December 2009 - 08:37 PM, said:

Catch him a Saltie and give it to him he might change the rule wad ya reckon Pete....

Your right there Brian, I could just see one of them in the fountain at Alnwick gardens, mind you it would make a good visitor attraction.

[Vic Patterson]

Merlin, on 30 November 2009 - 07:11 PM, said:

Vic, Alcan is still going strong,didn't know it was at newbbiggin! Its always been at Lynemouth It does a good line in growing rag-worm for the fishing here, they use the warm water in huge tanks to grow them!

Pete,I think you are thinking of the power station, it is not there anymore.

I'm from Blyth and when I cross the bridge at Bebside I'm lost! Newbiggin, Cambois., Druridge Bay they're all so close there all the same! Kidding! I worked at Blyth Power Station, Alcan and all over the Ashington area.
BTW I was out of town today and saw my first Lynx! impressive animal.

[Merlin]

Monsta®, on 01 December 2009 - 08:43 PM, said:

thats the import port! where they load up the trains to take the ali ore to the smelter!

It goes both ways, import sheet export sheet

[Merlin]

Vic Patterson, on 02 December 2009 - 03:06 AM, said:

I'm from Blyth and when I cross the bridge at Bebside I'm lost! Newbiggin, Cambois., Druridge Bay they're all so close there all the same! Kidding! I worked at Blyth Power Station, Alcan and all over the Ashington area.
BTW I was out of town today and saw my first Lynx! impressive animal.

Did you have your camera with you? Some pictures would be great!

[Vic Patterson]

Unfortunately no! I usually carry it but because of the early departure and cold weather (packing cold weather clothes etc I forgot! I should have known better as it was the first day after hunting season closed and I think the animals know it!

[Pete]

Vic Patterson, on 03 December 2009 - 02:14 AM, said:

Unfortunately no! I usually carry it but because of the early departure and cold weather (packing cold weather clothes etc I forgot! I should have known better as it was the first day after hunting season closed and I think the animals know it!

How long does the hunting season last Vic?

[Brian Cross]

Hi Vic do you hunt and if so what is your favorite

[Vic Patterson]

Brian Cross, on 03 December 2009 - 09:54 PM, said:

Hi Vic do you hunt and if so what is your favorite

Pete, the hunting season varies from area to area (zones) and it varies from species to species, (hence the need of a GPS and lawyer, really good map reading is all you need) but most areas close December 1, there are lots of special draws (you have to apply for a chance to hunt special animals usually for taxidermy mounting ) Bow hunting starts earlier than gun hunting.

Brian I don't hunt but have gone out with the guys, deer meat I would say is favorite but moose fills the freezer, you can put over 400 lbs off one animal, (you can go up to 800-900 lb, nothing is wasted. (maybe just the hide) there is lots of comradery or bonding, out there for several days you need to look after each other!