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Old 07 May 2012, 23:53   #21
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Sorry mate - me Grandfather musta nailed it
Ye well my grandad is in the U-boat keeping an eye on the beast


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Old 07 May 2012, 23:59   #22
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Easdale RIB Rendezvous 2012

I've just realised that I'm simply referring to the above Event as "Easdale". This bodes well for the event - I just assumed everyone would know what I meant as with well over 40 RIBs there and good word everywhere, the event should be an Annual for years to come.

Tony - thanks again and best of luck in the future - please do one next year!
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Old 08 May 2012, 00:00   #23
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...260Nm and we burned 675 liters
Bugr me willk, that's no 1lt per mile for you, then! It's cost you n crew a grand for a wee pootle up the coast n back!!!

Looks a grand weekend tho.
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Old 08 May 2012, 00:04   #24
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It's cost you n crew a grand for a wee pootle up the coast n back!!!
And that doesn't cover the drink either. There's no pockets in a shroud, lad - money well spent!
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Old 08 May 2012, 00:08   #25
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Ye well my grandad is in the U-boat keeping an eye on the beast
LOL - many's the boat was sunk by that particular "U-boat". If he finds our life-ring, I'd like it back
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Old 08 May 2012, 09:46   #26
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Nice write up Mr W. Nice trip too by the looks of things. I do miss seeing mountains, what great cruising you get.
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Well done to you and Donegaldan - that trip is what real memories and bragging rights are all about
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Old 08 May 2012, 14:19   #28
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I never leave home without my flowery douvet, and matching flowery pillows
And yes Tom aka "the boss" was sure checking up on you pair.
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Old 09 May 2012, 08:18   #29
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And yes Tom aka "the boss" was sure checking up on you pair.
You're probably right - he has trackers and radar and AIS and all kindsa stuff for that sort of thing. Anyway - here's a video showing us driving carefully

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You're probably right - he has trackers and radar and AIS and all kindsa stuff for that sort of thing. Anyway - here's a video showing us driving carefully

The scenery is stunning, great video, and fantastic boats.
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Old 09 May 2012, 13:20   #31
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Great video Mr Willk have you been looking at mine and getting a few tips

The Beast looks fantastic i want one, looks like you had a great time, we are looking forward to a week there in August thats if i can sneak in over the Border past Jambo's hit squad
The scenery looks fantastic, looks like the weather played its part pity the Cardinal cant pick a weekend like that lets hope its as nice in July
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Awesome vid Richard
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WoW!! That video really shows the power of The Beast, As for dinosaur cost, It's a bargain! You could'nt have that much fun on a similar priced average holiday, Money well spent me thinks, With spectacular Scenery included, Looks like a good weekend had by all.
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Old 09 May 2012, 20:21   #34
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Great video,pictures and commentary willk. You've got some talent kid! Just as well Danny didn't take that header of the boat in Loch Sunart. I can see another career there if he want's to give up the all-you-can-eat-and chips-buffet circuit.
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A thorougly enjoyable report young Willk... its saved you from a thrashing with the tawse yet again .. ... Did your English teacher ever say that ?

Enjoyed the read and the pics guys
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Old 09 May 2012, 21:34   #36
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Great report,amazing weather for it.
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Old 09 May 2012, 21:57   #37
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Glad you guys have enjoyed hearing about our stroke of good luck

I was trying to resist enthusing overmuch about the 1050 - it's not possible to do the Beast justice, you really have to sit on the thing and press the throttles hard forward to get the full picture.

Speaking of pictures, the facial expressions of Team Jambo holding on during the Hunting of the BruceB say it all - the full spectrum from Elation to Highly Concerned, and they were just clearing 40kts at that point - the real fun started round the corner - but no camera work at that stage!

Did I mention that she's for sale? Low engine hours, max spec. and not too badly abused by Test Monkeys!

I can get you a RIBnet discount too...
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If you want to sell the boat possibly some bikini-clad buxom blonde babes draped over the aft tube in a warmer climate would be a better way to go. Each to their own I suppose!

My kingdom for a grab handle.
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...some bikini-clad buxom blonde babes draped over the aft tube in a warmer climate would be a better way to go.
My bad! I WAS told to get as many t1ts into the photo as possible.

I'm hopelessly naive..
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If you want to sell the boat possibly some bikini-clad buxom blonde babes draped over the aft tube in a warmer climate would be a better way to go. Each to their own I suppose!

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My bad! I WAS told to get as many t1ts into the photo as possible.

I'm hopelessly naive..

Sould you two not be doing something useful like WORK But hi looking at the weather out the window there aint much we can do in this bloody weathe
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