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Old 16 May 2005, 20:57   #1
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Merlin - Photo Essay
Just uploaded the best ones - no enhancement or fine tuning....

and it can't be Paul's hair which is streaming in the last one!
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Old 16 May 2005, 20:59   #2
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Part 2
more
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Old 16 May 2005, 21:01   #3
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part 3
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Old 16 May 2005, 21:02   #4
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part 4
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funny, I ended up taking more photos of her stern than her bow, although I have not included most of them .... did I hear 52 knots...
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Old 16 May 2005, 21:03   #5
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Old 16 May 2005, 21:04   #6
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Old 16 May 2005, 21:06   #7
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the end
too much of a good thing.....

caption for the last one?

has to be 'revenge of the siths'!!
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Old 16 May 2005, 21:40   #8
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top looking boat, really like the bulging lines of the hull
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Old 16 May 2005, 22:27   #9
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.... did I hear 52 knots...
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Old 17 May 2005, 06:52   #10
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Lordy me Bruce I didn't realise you were taking so many photos


Many thanks. Great souvenirs. Great shots.

You're a bit of a photographer manqué yourself now aren't ya?

Caption for the last one?

'I could get used to this RIBbing lark ' : (Madmat)

'Hardboats are but a 'distant rumble' as Matt goes RIBbing'

That'll start you off.

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Old 17 May 2005, 11:41   #11
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.... did I hear 52 knots...

Wizard shots

There'll be no keeping up now
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Old 17 May 2005, 12:10   #12
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Hi jackeens .... congrats on the new rib , and all who 'Rib' in it !!!!

A couple of questions

1. what speed
2. i bet you cant stop smiling
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Old 17 May 2005, 13:31   #13
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is that some sort of loud hailer hanging from the a-frame? I'm curious about what it's for.
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Old 17 May 2005, 13:37   #14
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is that some sort of loud hailer hanging from the a-frame? I'm curious about what it's for.
Its for indicating to certain ladies at the Folley that they are taking too long to get ready to leave and for contacting other RIBs when all other forms of communication have failed
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Old 17 May 2005, 18:22   #15
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Cheers Janet, Bill and the Tims

Will pm you an estimated top speed Tim

Smiling?...haven't stopped ! (A bit like yerself and Gav )

As to the loudhailer...for fog & other safety uses but mainly for the particular type of instances as detailed above by Mr. Slimtim.

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Old 17 May 2005, 21:44   #16
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Nice choice of Rib.Hope you have as much fun as I do on mine.Great boats.
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Old 17 May 2005, 21:56   #17
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Great looking boats and fab pictures.
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Nice choice of Rib.Hope you have as much fun as I do on mine.Great boats.
That aint a boat. Its a heatseeking missile!!!!! Especially when its chasing No Fear

Might see ya down there next week Wayne

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Old 18 May 2005, 15:50   #19
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Be good to see you again,don't forget I'll do some proper photo's for you Martin.

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Old 19 May 2005, 05:56   #20
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Thanks Wayne! Merlin's big cousin looks !

Cheers Peter

Hi Martin & Keran Ah shure it's not that fast. It's just Bruce's photography skills

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