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He is also a very keen angler, having come back to the sport in 1995 following a break of several years. In this regular column he will tell us about his progress as an angler – his thoughts about the sport, what he learns, the fishing trips he makes, the anguish, the humour, in fact everything he experiences as his angling career develops.
Pilgrim’s Progress – read it everyThursday!
Mr And Mrs
If you’re of a certain age (like me) I’m sure you can remember theTV gameshow called Mr and Mrs. It was basically a show where eachpartner, in turn, was asked a number of questions about the otherwhile their spouse was locked away out of ear-shot. After thequestions had been answered, the captive was then released to see howwell (or not) their partners had done in guessing what theirpreferences would be, given a choice of answers.
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Well, I was intrigued to see how my good wife, Mrs Sedge,otherwise known to the outside world as Debby, would fare. Only, Ididn’t have in mind questions such as ‘What does your husband preferfor breakfast? Is it a) toast…b) Cornflakes…c) Shredded wheat.’ Oh no, I had much more important things in mind. As a good wifeshould, and indeed ought to (only teasing, if there are any feministsout there. Don’t burn your bras just yet). Mrs Sedge claims to takemore than a passing interest in my all consuming passion for angling.
So, I put Debby to the ultimate test. I gave her 20 questions,each one with a multiple choice of four answers. How well did she do?Would she pass the test with flying colours? Or would she flopdismally? Only one way to find out. Let’s see how Mrs Sedge did whenshe was put in the spotlight.
1. Stewart writes a weekly column onFISHINGmagic. What is it called?
a) Rev’s Round-up b) Pilgrim’s Progress c) View from theBrotel d) Didn’t know he did one
The correct answer is (b)……Mrs Sedge put ‘ (b) Although Ithink it should be (c) because that’s where he spends most of histime’.
2. Which day does the columnappear?
a) Monday b) Wednesday c) Thursday d) Does he getpaid?
The correct answer is (c)…..Debby got it right
3. His boss at FM is Graham Marsden (Thatanswers the question about getting paid). Where does Grahamlive?
a) Stratford -on – Avon b) Newcastle – upon – Tyne c)Stoke -on – Trent. d) Graham who?
The correct answer is (c)…..Again, she was spot on
4. Stewart recently disappeared for a week.Where did he go to?
a) Fishing in Suffolk b) Fishing in Norfolk c) Fishing inHampshire d) Didn’t know he went
The correct answer is (a)…..She’s 100% so far
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5. Which fish did he target on his week longcampaign?
a) Carp b) Barbel c) Bream d) Kipper
The correct answer is (c)…..Debby wrote ‘(c). I know he caughtsomething slimy anyway. I had to wash his clothes at the end of theweek. Either that or he had a fight with a pack of wallpaper paste.It’s about the same mess’
6. During his trip he had a nasty encounter.Who was this encounter with?
a) Mink b) Rat c) Fox d) An enraged barbel angler whohad read his recent article about barbel anglers
The correct answer is (b)…..Again Debby was right. She wrote'(b). I don’t think it was Graham trying to break into the bivvy andsteal Sedge’s wallet. Mind you, the bivvy was full of holes on hisreturn’
7. What would you say was Stewart’spreference for a fishing session?
a) Catch lots of small fish regularly b) Stick it out for onebig one c) No preference d) He would rather stay at home withme
The correct answer is (b)…..Wow, I’m impressed so far, she gotit right. This woman knows more about me than I realise. Scary.
8. What is his personal best pike?
a) 5lb 2oz b) 18 lb 4oz c) 20 lb 2 oz d) What’s apike
The correct answer is (c)…..Right again, she answered (c).
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9. Where did he catch the pikefrom?
a) Island Pool b) River Severn c) Tipton canal d)Birmingham fish market
The correct answer is (a)…..Debby wrote ‘(a). I should know, Ihad to go down and take the photograph’. Oops, shouldn’t havereminded her of that.
10. What would be a good bait forpike?
a) Boilie b) Bread c) Mackerel d) Number 45 with friedrice
The correct answer is (c)…..Half way there and ‘One of you has100%’. Yes, Debby answered (c)
11. What is Secret Agent?
a) James Bond b) A liquid flavouring for bait c) A type offishing line d) Some disgusting stuff that Graham Marsden gaveStewart a while ago
The correct answer is (b)…..Debs answered with ‘(d). I know thecorrect answer is (b) but in my opinion (d) is more appropriate
12. What is fluorocarbon?
a) A line that is invisible in water b) The name of a rodmanufacturer c) A type of float d) A type of toothpaste
The correct answer is (a)…..Hey, I’m impressed with this woman,(a) appeared on the sheet of paper.
13. Where would you find a barbel?
a) Small pond b) Fast flowing river c) The sea d) Thelocal gym
The correct answer is (b)…..She’s getting really witty now -‘(b). Occasionally on the end of Stewart’s fishing rod
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14. What’s a boily?
a) A type of hook b) A boiled bait c) The name of a rod d) You can’t sit down comfortably if you get one on yourbottomie
The correct answer is (b)…..Hmmm, maybe a hint of sarcasmcreeping in? Debby wrote ‘(b). I should know, I have made enough ofthem
15. What do the fellow FISHINGmagic anglersthink of Stewart?
a) They all think he’s wonderful b) They all think he’swonderful c) They all think he’s wonderful d) They all thinkhe’s wonderful
The correct answer is…well, I’m too modest to comment really.Debby wrote ‘I don’t think there is an applicable answer to this one!’
16. Living with such a wonderful man must beheaven on earth. What is your attitude towards Stewart goingfishing?
a) I just love to see him happy and have no problem with him going b) When the cat’s away the mouse will play c) He works sohard, he deserves all the pleasure he can get d) Fishing? Nobodytold me he went fishing
The correct answer is…well, it all depends, I guess…..Debbysaid ‘(b). Usually at decorating and DIY, but really it should say(a)’…..Hey, is this the perfect woman or what?
17. How often does Stewart gofishing?
a) Once a month b) Once a week c) Three or four times aweek d) Right that’s it, I’m leaving him
The correct answer is (c)…..No comments this time, but she gotit right again
18. Which of the following is a tacklemanufacturer?
a) Fox b) Dog c) Wolf d) Bedlington Terrier
The correct answer is (a)…..Wow, this is one hot woman, she’sbang on once more
19. Stewart bought a recent fishing clubcard. Where does it allow him to fish?
a) River Dove b) River Avon c) River Teme d) Sothat’s where all our money went
The correct answer is (a)…..I thought I might get her on this,but Debby answered ‘(a)….and (d)’…..oops, she’s found out
20. Why did you agree to do thisquestionnaire?
a) Because I love my husband so much I would do anything for him b) Because he’s paying me c) Anything to keep the peace d)Now, will you let my arm go from behind my back, it’s hurting me
The correct answer is, anything except (b) (I learnt that fromGraham Marsden) Mrs Sedge put down the fourth letter of the alphabet(d)
Well, I can only say I was totally impressed. Every questionanswered correctly, and with no help from me whatsoever. All I didwas give Debby the questions and multiple answers and leave the restto her. There was no conferring, no phoning a friend, and the rulewas ‘I’m sorry but I will have to take your first answer’. It’s herbirthday tomorrow (Friday). So Debby, where doyou want me to take you? Is it a) The eat as much as you canChinese restaurant in Dudley…..b) The eat as much as you canChinese restaurant in Dudley…..c) The eat as much as you canChinese restaurant in Dudley…..or d) The eat as much as you canChinese restaurant in Dudley. Ok, I must confess, under pressure,from Debby herself, that it is only £ 4.20 per person.
Next Thursday, the rivers havebeen open for just over two months (Doesn’t time fly?). After a slowstart ( my first four trips produced one chub and one eel), havethings been picking up for me? Join me next week, with, as BillyBass would say, ‘Take Me To The River’. See youthen.
The Reverend Stewart R Bloor
Sedgley International Christian Ministries
PO Box 1216, Dudley. DY3 1GW.
Telephone : 01384 – 828033
Web site : www.sicm.org
e-mail : missionscentre@sicm.org
