First run, comments/advice welcome.

[Mash]

That's good to hear Brewhunter I did wonder if they might develop with a bit of time. Mash- that's a good use for the paint stripper no bug could survive that surely...

When did you last see a bottle of gin go off!

Wouldn't go back to washing up. I try as far as possible to be water free. I use alcohol for washing all my brew junk too and then recycle it. Been doing it for years.

[Inky]

Sage advice all, well received. Water is something we need to cherish in these parts, so I will certainly take that on board. I believe I will need to up production to ensure cleanliness

[Inky]

Oh, and Robert, I had missed your post; it is indeed a great way to wile away a few hours. I fear the fishing may suffer for it. So much to do, so little time...
Cheers, inky