A 'one-off' Wraysbury Weds Night Dive 21st Nov

[Scuttler]

Originally Posted by Sixsquid

Look you ! My Greenforce made a much nicer glow than your Salvo. I was actually quite surprised at how 'yellow' yours seemed and as for "warming the pond" .... At least I can keep mine on above the water without causing a melt down

AND mine ain't no "girly torch" It's the Alsation's kahunas

Me thinks the lady doth protest too much

I think the beam on the salvo is much tighter than the greenforce. Can't say I noticed the "yellow" it starts of bluish until it reaches temperature....then it's very white....in fact I thought yours was yellow.....maybe it was the particulate. ho hum.

[Sixsquid]

Originally Posted by Scuttler

Me thinks the lady doth protest too much

I think the beam on the salvo is much tighter than the greenforce. Can't say I noticed the "yellow" it starts of bluish until it reaches temperature....then it's very white....in fact I thought yours was yellow.....maybe it was the particulate. ho hum.

Nah, mine was lovely and white and, as I have 3 bulbs, I expect the beam is wider. As for 'particulate' there was a lot of that when you attacked that poor wee crayfish

[Scuttler]

Originally Posted by Sixsquid

As for 'particulate' there was a lot of that when you attacked that poor wee crayfish

That "poor" thing is a signal crayfish and is almost single-handedly responsible for wiping out our indigenous crayfish.

Defra, UK - Fisheries - Salmon and freshwater fisheries - Crayfish

Originally Posted by Defra

In Britain one of the biggest threats to the native crayfish is the presence of introduced non-native species, particularly the signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus). This species was introduced into England and Wales in the late 1970s and early 1980s for farming purposes but subsequently escaped from many farm sites into which it was introduced. The signal crayfish is quite capable of walking overland in its search for a home, it will rapidly colonise freshwater sites and can not only competitively exclude our native crayfish, but it also carries a fungal disease, the crayfish plague, to which the native crayfish has no defence. In addition to the potential impact on native crayfish, the signal crayfish has also been shown to have detrimental effects on other native fauna in British waters. Anglers too find them a nuisance as they take their bait and burrow into river banks.

Catch em and eat em is what I say

[Sixsquid]

Originally Posted by Scuttler

That "poor" thing is a signal crayfish and is almost single-handedly responsible for wiping out our indigenous crayfish.

DEFRA. So Fin will along soon to advise us on the best course of action, if any

Mind you, I heard there was another outbreak of foot and mouth in Surrey so he will be a busy boy. He may even have to cut his diving down to only 10 hours a week


EDIT : Having read your link I'm not so sure that was a signal crayfish
Also ........... Urgh ! While they're lovely underwater they look like a creepy crawly on land

[Garf]

Well, I couldn't make it thanks to the delight of the M1 and M25 in the end, but I did commit to the money, so let me know where it's to be sent to and I'll make sure they get it.

G

[Sixsquid]

Originally Posted by Garf

Well, I couldn't make it thanks to the delight of the M1 and M25 in the end, but I did commit to the money, so let me know where it's to be sent to and I'll make sure they get it.

G

Yeah plank boy! Where were you and you're Bonnie, Gloc ?
I needed to search that monkey for grey hairs

I believe those are the 2 outstanding £6's scuttle-bug



btw, that makes you Clyde, just in case ....

[Scuttler]

Originally Posted by Sixsquid

EDIT : Having read your link I'm not so sure that was a signal crayfish

Twas


This is the indigenous crafish (max size is about 12cm) the Signal is larger



Lots of Signals in this video..The Vega Science Trust - Ecologist: Jeama Stanton - Freeview Video bear in mind it's OU and really about the student rather than the crayfish and 14 minutes long

[Scuttler]

Originally Posted by Garf

Well, I couldn't make it thanks to the delight of the M1 and M25 in the end, but I did commit to the money, so let me know where it's to be sent to and I'll make sure they get it.

G

Soz you couldn't make it.

Just send a cheque or use YD postal to get it to Arthur at Wraysbury (or call him and make your own arrangement).

[MJH]

Originally Posted by Scuttler

Soz you couldn't make it.

Just send a cheque or use YD postal to get it to Arthur at Wraysbury (or call him and make your own arrangement).

The money can be paid into my bank account and I'll give it to Arthur if you like?