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Old 09 March 2014, 19:36   #81
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Glad it was a good day, would have liked to come down, but couldn't move other commitments.

Did get to see the rugby though. Good game and even better result

I didn't realise yuo were trying to set a record for the number of people to get into a SR!

Well done to all
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Old 09 March 2014, 19:39   #82
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Back at Bifff's and just counted the money...

Donations were about £500 but then the little Whisper's stopped being shy with the buckets and managed to sell all the left over cakes to the people outside the pub for £100.

So the total for today was just over £600

Thank you all. What a great day!
Fantastic! A brilliant day graced with glorious weather

Now, when's the auction?
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Another couple from me.
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Alex - well done!
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Old 09 March 2014, 21:14   #85
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Old 09 March 2014, 21:36   #86
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Bet the buggers didn't have the kill cord attached either! Tut tut. Whatever next.......
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A quick video!

Just thought I would get it up!!. Great day. Thanks to all involved.

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Don't diss him Matt, I can see what he's saying but in this instance I don't agree with him, I'm all for safety at sea but I find it difficult to comprehend how anybody would see this for anything else than what it was, a photo shoot for the news papers, it would be hard to show the tee shirts with life jackets on add this to the fact that there were no keys in the boat, two other boats standing off, three qualified divers in the boat, one guy who holds the bronze medallion for life saving, and fifty or so other like minded people looking on, also I think the life jacket wearing slap on the wrist would be lost on the kids who jump off the dock in there clothes on a regular basis.
I personally think that there is a fine line between being responsible, having common sense and having fun safely.
I'm sorry if these comments upset or ruffle a few feathers but this is the way I looked at this particular situation
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Don't diss him Matt, I can see what he's saying but in this instance I don't agree with him, I'm all for safety at sea but I find it difficult to comprehend how anybody would see this for anything else than what it was, a photo shoot for the news papers, it would be hard to show the tee shirts with life jackets on add this to the fact that there were no keys in the boat, two other boats standing off, three qualified divers in the boat, one guy who holds the bronze medallion for life saving, and fifty or so other like minded people looking on, also I think the life jacket wearing slap on the wrist would be lost on the kids who jump off the dock in there clothes on a regular basis. I personally think that there is a fine line between being responsible, having common sense and having fun safely. I'm sorry if these comments upset or ruffle a few feathers but this is the way I looked at this particular situation
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Not upset me - have pmed you Biff my thoughts...I dont want to distract from the good work that the team has done...

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Home now and very tired

What a fantastic day and thanks to everyone who came along, a special thanks to Lisa from Macmillan who gave up her Sunny Sunday with her family to support us

Thanks so much to all the build team, I think we all made except for Jumpin Jack who was on a shout, missed you dude but we'll catch up soon

The furthest traveled Ribnet member was from the Falklands

Hats off to Matt h, AJ and Peter M who came straight from Calshot via the Needles, Ventnor and Bembridge

Thanks for all your messages and wishes of good luck

Skipper Marky, was a dude for giving up his day to run rib rides

Dry Run, you are awesome, you have been so great in having us today and thank you for arranging the Pig Roast. I really enjoyed seeing the boat lowered in off the folks.

It was an amazing turn out, must have seen about a 100 of you at different times of the day and thats without people passing by.

Took loads of pics but these five sums the day up quite well for me.

I would love to see your pics too

Thanks Again

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Anyway. Good to catch up today. Sorry we were late dude and dudesses!!
The SR look suuuuperb and an amazing effort !!
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Great day, great RIB and a GREAT effort by all involved.

My pictures wont upload!!
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Anyway. Good to catch up today. Sorry we were late dude and dudesses!!
The SR look suuuuperb and an amazing effort !!
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I forgot to mention that the £600 raised today will have £150 Gift Aid added to it, so that's a total of £750

And thats a great result and I'm glad you got to see the boat too.

Christopher and his wife came along with the guys who fitted the tubes and their families too. I got them to sign the spare screen as they are all part of the build team and I have to say that they were honoured
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Good to see everyone in fine form, the boat is looking great (everybody was drawn to stroking the tube material!), and a lovely location. The weather was a real bonus too!

Special mention to the Bridge Tavern for the hospitality, and Dry Run who was working hard on the day under close scrutiny of the watching crowds.

Photos to follow later.
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Sorry never caught up on the evening folks,


Had some errands to do and engines to view.
Dropped of last item to a forum member 7 pm time to shower food and fell asleep. Now bloody wide awake. Grrrrr
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Sorry never caught up on the evening folks,


Had some errands to do and engines to view.
Dropped of last item to a forum member 7 pm time to shower food and fell asleep. Now bloody wide awake. Grrrrr
Dude, you have to stop drinking red bull
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