Do you have all the essential items Ron, I seem to remember last time we bivvied up together you were a few essentials short, therefore here is your shopping list mate:
Cammo bivvy slippers
complete list of all the dial a Kabab houses
Telly, DVD player and laptop, in bivvy entertainment is essential to reap the full benefits and enjoyment of the countryside and thus to blend in as one with nature
Ex Army fold up spade (save you standing in any crap as the week goes on)
Jobseekers allowance application form (chances you decide to extend the session)
wheel barrow full of larger
designer gear (with all the labels showing), Nash, Fox etc
Bivvy Butler (preferably large breasted one, with blonde hair)
nice flat area in which to installed your bivvy (don`t worry too much if their are no fish in your swim, if you spend enough time there and throw loads of boilies in, chances are a fish will visit your particular swim at some point during your stay)
then of course you need to consider bait?