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Old 26 August 2015, 08:46   #1
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Biffer 60th Birthday!

Don't forget to drop the old bugger a line today if you know him
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Old 26 August 2015, 16:22   #2
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Don't forget to drop the old bugger a line today if you know him
Thanks for the reminder
I called him and he has been overwhelmed by the greetings he has received . The magic of the Internet - of course RN
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Old 26 August 2015, 17:01   #3
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Happy Birthday Biff. Im sure your be hitting the strong stuff tonight!
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Well of course I wish Biffer a happy birthday.
I have never met him, I don't know him, but as I see he doesn't post here any more, I hope these messages drag, at least, a grudging response from him.

Perhaps if I say "sorry Biff" on behalf of all those who have, (I am sure unwittingly) offended you somehow, you might be persuaded back in the fold?
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Well of course I wish Biffer a happy birthday.
I have never met him, I don't know him, but as I see he doesn't post here any more, I hope these messages drag, at least, a grudging response from him.

Perhaps if I say "sorry Biff" on behalf of all those who have, (I am sure unwittingly) offended you somehow, you might be persuaded back in the fold?
Yes Brian well said you have my wholehearted backing all the way!!
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Don't forget to drop the old bugger a line today if you know him
Also preferred to give him a ring to wish him personally MANY HAPPY BOATING YEARS !!
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Don't ask me how I know but your birthday wishes are appreciated. Decent bloke.
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Old 26 August 2015, 21:23   #9
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Biff's on the left...
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Old 26 August 2015, 21:36   #10
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I think he's going to kill me
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Yep. Reckon there's a fair chance!
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Old 26 August 2015, 22:27   #13
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Yep. Reckon there's a fair chance!
Yep, I don't fancy my chances with probably the fittest 60 year old recovering from cancer...

Seriously though I feel I owe this dude the world for everything he has done.

Happy Birthday Biff
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Old 26 August 2015, 23:02   #14
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Haven't got his number, but I'm sure someone will pass on my best wishes for his birthday and many more boating years.

Whisper - are you sure he is the one on the left?
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Old 26 August 2015, 23:33   #15
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Haven't got his number, but I'm sure someone will pass on my best wishes for his birthday and many more boating years.

Whisper - are you sure he is the one on the left?
I've left the website with all Biff's details on as he hasn't moved yet but we are still working on the monster cabin rib which has been tough if I'm honest, the marine industry is full of 'wow look at us' but I guess you all know this is very hard and dirty work with massive investments to get very little back. It's a lifestyle choice really.

I set Biff up with a small Facebook page which is a closed group as he wants to share his knowledge as he retires. I've paid for this training but as an enthusiast I have no problem in him still working or sharing all his tricks with anyone else.

So if you want to wish him well, his website is still Custom Rib. Rib Build, Repair and Refurbishment and I guess I'll change the number and email over in a few weeks
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