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26 August 2015, 07:46
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Town: Royal Wootton Bassett
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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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26 August 2015, 15:22
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Town: West Sussex
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whisper
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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26 August 2015, 16:01
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Town: Bristol
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: Yamaha
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Happy Birthday Biff. Im sure your be hitting the strong stuff tonight!
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26 August 2015, 16:28
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Town: Peel, IOM
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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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"Ribbing-the most expensive way of travelling third class"
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26 August 2015, 17:04
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Girvan & Tayvallich
Boat name: Breawatch
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: Mercury 150 F/stroke
MMSI: ex directory!!
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 6,203
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Originally Posted by Brian
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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Yes Brian well said you have my wholehearted backing all the way!! 
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'Carpe Diem'
Member of the ebay Blue RIB cover club
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26 August 2015, 19:05
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Member
Country: Germany
Town: StPetersburg Russia
Boat name: Ocean Devil
Make: Scorpion 8.6m
Length: 8m +
Engine: Yanmar 315hp
MMSI: 211579640
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whisper
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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26 August 2015, 19:58
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Sticks, N.Yorks
Boat name: Tamanco
Make: Honwave 3.5AE
Length: 3m +
Engine: Tohatsu Outboard
Join Date: May 2012
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Don't ask me how I know but your birthday wishes are appreciated. Decent bloke.
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26 August 2015, 20:13
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Town: Royal Wootton Bassett
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26 August 2015, 20:23
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Town: Royal Wootton Bassett
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Biff's on the left...
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26 August 2015, 20:36
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Town: Royal Wootton Bassett
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I think he's going to kill me 
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26 August 2015, 21:13
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Country: UK - England
Town: Brighton
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I think he's going to kill me |
Yep. Reckon there's a fair chance! 
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26 August 2015, 21:19
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RIBnet admin team
Country: UK - Scotland
Boat name: imposter
Make: FunYak
Length: 3m +
Engine: Tohatsu 30HP
MMSI: 235089819
Join Date: Sep 2005
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It's all right he doesn't come on here so will never know!
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26 August 2015, 21:27
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Royal Wootton Bassett
Length: 8m +
Engine: 250
Join Date: Jul 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John Kennett
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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26 August 2015, 22:02
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Gloucester
Boat name: Lunasea
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzi 140
MMSI: 232005050
Join Date: Sep 2007
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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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26 August 2015, 22:33
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Royal Wootton Bassett
Length: 8m +
Engine: 250
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lakelandterrier
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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