Richard wrote:
: "Izaak" wrote in message
: ...
::
:: "CMB" wrote in message
:: news:wwN2c.2182$m56.1805@newsfe1-win...
::: Hi...
::: First post on this news group..
::: Basically after a break of some 15 yrs from Angling I am back and
::: boy have got alot to catch up on.
::
:: I know the feeling, I started again last year after a long break.
::
:: Essentials you need.
:
: As far as your pricing goes I would say
:
:: 16 metre pole @ £2,000
:
: rubbish
:
:: Three matched carp rod/reel combos @ £500 each = £1,500
:
: rubbish
:
:: Rod pods, pole rollers, bivvy, expensive (and often useless)
:: brand-name bait, elastics, spods, pole floats, unhooking mat. Say
:: another £500
:
: maybe if you bought them all but i don't no many (infact can't think
: of any) that do/have.
:
:: Add another £1,000 for other essentials you'll discover you need
:: (camp bed, sleeping bag, stove, butler, scullery maid).
:
: once again the pricing is absolute rubbish
:
: So, what was the point of all that then, are you a crack pot or what?

Maybe he was joking?
Just a thought, considering the use of the words 'butler' and 'scullery maid'.

HTH