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Old 10 February 2014, 16:53   #61
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We prefer "canny", don't we Jambo
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I got a "thank you" note from Shona at Gecko today - she couldnt believe how they had sold so quickly
She also said the Forum comments on the thread were a hoot !!
I hope it was a Post It note, stuck to a new Gecko....
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Old 10 February 2014, 16:58   #64
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I hope it was a Post It note, stuck to a new Gecko....
nope sadly not ... but if they had, then
that would have meant adding another to the three I already have!!
the Rib only has 2 seats !
what's the line from Jaws?
"better get a bigger boat.."
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I see the ones on Ebay are Mk10s but the website lists Mk11s, what's the difference? I'm tempted but there're only orange ones left & I already look like a lifeboat
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I see the ones on Ebay are Mk10s but the website lists Mk11s, what's the difference? I'm tempted but there're only orange ones left & I already look like a lifeboat
Lifeboat = white not orange
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God no! Let me tell you a story....

One night a couple of years back I was reading the forum and up popped a Sale ad - a member (Sonar) was getting out of ribbing and selling his PAIR of pristine MkXs for £100. What could I do? I REALLY wanted one!

So I phoned donegaldan and he bought 'em both two minutes later. I've not been stuck for a Gecko since....

ahh... Donegaldan...pass on my best when you see him next.
is he complicit in your plan to acquire (allegedly ) a Redbay from
the contents of their spares bins?
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That's because you were wearing it and looking in the mirror making engine noises...
My therapist says there's nothing wrong with that.
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ahh... Donegaldan...pass on my best when you see him next.
is he complicit in your plan to acquire (allegedly ) a Redbay from
the contents of their spares bins?
"The little things I could get in my big lunchbox
Like nuts, an' bolts, and all four shocks
But the big stuff we snuck out in my buddy's mobile home."
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Steve steady he maybe many things but tight he ain't!!

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His own words Billy if you go back a few posts he says he is tighter than me Canny does sound better though
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Lifeboat = white not orange
Ahh! I might be tempted then
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Ahh! I might be tempted then
Tango Tango. Calling Black Pig.....
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Got mine today.. very pleased with them as always
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Got mine today.. very pleased with them as always
looks like everyone got theirs apart from me
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Tango Tango. Calling Black Pig.....
See, it's started already & I haven't bought the feckers yet
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Ahh! I might be tempted then
Watch this space dave I might have 2 white mark 10's for sale on here soon
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Just got the last 2 in orange
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Just got the last 2 in orange
You won't regret it Mate............I mean ''TANGO'!
Hopefully won't need em in May though!
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