Take four stupid men and the best RIB in the World

[Pete7]

Wonder if its anything to do with these four reprobates:

http://www.boatmadforum.co.uk/showth...0&pagenumber=2

[Rogue Wave]

Originally Posted by peter bullick

I use my name, why don,t you all? who am I talking too?

cos that's the way it is here? It's nothing particularly devious but while where at it whats the difference over the internet between Peter Bulick as a name and Rogue Wave

however if it helps you then my name is Stuart Hopkins (honest) and hello to you

[Blug]

Well I didn't mean to upset any one, I just thought maybe things should be bought into perspective.

It surprises me that there's so much shock horror about a big diesel Rib droning across the Atlantic probably on auto-pilot, hits something or gets trashed by a wave, stops, takes on some water, and then the crew get plucked off by helicopter.

Compared to what has happened to the racing sailing crews in the Southern Ocean, or the Hobart-Sydney this is small fry...why all the excitement?

They're in the pub, they're saying goodbye, they're off, they've sunk, they're in the chopper, they're having some food, they're flying home....surely there are more interesting things to discuss on this forum, which is why I suggested these types of thread should be put in a special section under "stories" or something.

I'm not "trashing" anyone here, and repeat I am delighted no one got hurt in this little incident.

As I seem to have caused some disquiet by airing my views, I shall refrain from posting anything more here which will no doubt please a number of people.

[Matt]

I didn't see your name anywhere on the page, you must have got the url wrong.

Originally Posted by Pete7

Wonder if its anything to do with these four reprobates:

http://www.boatmadforum.co.uk/showth...0&pagenumber=2

[Rogue Wave]

I'd be suprised if Blug wasn't one of Bear's boyos or somebody that Alan P pissed off in Cardiff, but frankly I don't give a flier who he is as he is welcome to express an opinion in my world.

Pete 7 I think all of the 4 people you indicated as possibly being Blug are more than happy to criticise people in their forum names and wouldn't need to create an ID. For the record my views on the subject are this

Anybody that goes to sea in a smallcraft is responsible for their own safety and must measure and accept the risk themselves

It would be a fairly sick person that didn't wish any seafarer safe passage and God's speed ( I am not a believer, but it seems an approriate phrase) So I should hope it goes without saying that everybody is glad that they are alive and safe. Given that they are well then hey...what a mother of an experience gotta be one of the moments of a lifetime! so lets be happy for them being alive

If I had been offered a place (and could have afforded it) in the missus round Ireland trip, rM Priddys last crossing or on the boat that burned at Brighton I would have taking it without a second thought and worried about the Fkk ups later

[Andy]

Blug, i think the point is ... you dont have to read this thread, there are many others. Ignore it and move on.

Alan has many friends and is highly respected, are you trying to insite a riot or just take a cheap potshot.

It addition we are not just talking Alan, the other crew members are being slagged by you also. Kevin for example, this was his first big challange, he deserves so much credit for giving this a go. He does not deserve any negative response from anybody!!

Your point is made however in a offensive and provocative manner, it could have been made without the slagging you have given.

[jwalker]

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

........Anybody that goes to sea in a smallcraft is responsible for their own safety and must measure and accept the risk themselves.......

....rM Priddys last crossing or on the boat that burned at Brighton I would have taking it without a second thought and worried about the Fkk ups later

Snap.

[bogib]

Calm down my friends lets respect each other opinions.
Thank god we have different views to all matters but we are grown up people which we are supposed to have wisdom to think before we write things we regret afterwords.

Bogi

[Andy.R]

Originally Posted by peteb

Sorry Beanie I forgot about the pay So where does Priddy get the money from for these jollies if he doesn't get paid Can I have one of those jobs please

Ooops sorry I wasn't going to say any more, must have been mackereled

Hi Peteb,
I do hope that your commets about Alan are tongue in cheek, I did see the smilies there. If not, I suggest you go for a beer with Alan when he is back and if you are lucky he may tell you a bit more of what happens behind the scenes.
Cheers,
Andy.
z

[The Jackeens]

Some of the team are already home. Welcome home from Fiona and me.

It will be nice to hear your reflections when you are ready to contribute.

Hope you all chill for a bit before going back to the daily routine.

Fi and I (and all those who waved you off in Donaghadee & Deana and the family in Canada) were with you in 'spirit' since you left on Sunday...And yes we did love the boat and thank God she did her best till the end.

Am I allowed to borrow a JK phrase?...onwards and sideways

K

[Orange Beeny]

Originally Posted by bogib

Calm down my friends lets respect each other opinions.
Thank god we have different views to all matters

Mr Bogib you are for sure the most wise of all the members on this ribnet and do you think that mr bear would be horrible to Mr priddy as i dont think so dude
praps mr Pridy would be horrible to mr bear but the bear is bigger than that i think

[Hightower]

Kathleen.... Where’s my Burgee now!!!!!

Concur with Jackeens, pleased to see families reunite.



Andy

[peteb]

Originally Posted by Andy R

Hi Peteb,
I do hope that your commets about Alan are tongue in cheek, I did see the smilies there. If not, I suggest you go for a beer with Alan when he is back and if you are lucky he may tell you a bit more of what happens behind the scenes.
Cheers,
Andy.
z

Hi Andy, my comments were tongue in cheek, however I don't need anyone to explain anything to me, nor do I need a beer thanks. I have seen the struggle for continuous attention, and read enough in the past to come to my own conclusions, enough said I think, time to move on to more important things in life

[The Jackeens]

Andy (Hightower) the burgee is at home because we took all our things off the boat to make room for the lads' stuff. Its market value has increased immeasurably now because of its history

Promise to hand it over safe and well at a venue near you shortly (we'll probably drag ourselves out on Sunday if you're around)

Missus

(Hi Deana )

[bogib]

Orange Beeny, I consider both Bear and Alan good friends of mine so does their crew members.
I have met them both and assisted them during their voyage across the Atlantic via Iceland.
Themselves and their whole crew are considered as friends of Iceland, matter a fact every foreign citizen who visits Iceland gets this honourable status.

Bogi

[Hightower]

Kathleen, if both you and fiona sign it, I'll not only pay you for it, I'll donate to the Charity you were supporting the Ileostomy Association. Waterproof ink pls.

See you Sunday!

Andrew

[Rene]

Jst read true most of this post, can't belive how fast it's growing.

Just wanted to say hi to all the crew on the Spirit, I'm glad they are all safe.

The Spirit crew was well prepared for this trip, they must have been hit by someting that you can't plan for. But even in this situation, they made it, due to planning and a very good rescue service.

I do belive it's the planning phase that many people miss out on, and they are the stupid people out on the water. I don't care is yoiu are crossing the atlantic or going cross the Solent, go prepared.

Glad you are all Oki, and I do hope to meet you all again. (Maybe at the next years Ribex)

Rene

[Bittentobuggery]

Wot abawt an awktion furrit.


It's your bit o' bunting Andrew, so it's your call.


I would certainly pay £ 100 to the IA for it.

ATB

Brian

[Deana Angell]

Hi Missus. Any news on the crew today? Are they back in England yet?
Cheers,
Deana

[Pete7]

Deana, your Dad and the crew were on the local tele last night arriving at Southampton. All looked well and smiled at the cameras.

Pete