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Forum: Other stuff 21 July 2022, 16:35
Replies: 10
Views: 989
Posted By Alan
Just heard via Mike G on Facebook. Very sad news....

Just heard via Mike G on Facebook. Very sad news. My best ribbing experiences were with Brian on Cyanide - RB4, Scottish Islands cruising, Spirit of Cardiff send off, Scillies trips to name a few....
Forum: RIB gallery 04 April 2018, 18:07
Replies: 1,280
Views: 508,964
Posted By Alan
It's not a RIB, nor a tow vehicle. Pic was taken...

It's not a RIB, nor a tow vehicle. Pic was taken by the ocean though.:lol:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 April 2018, 17:46
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By Alan
It's been some years since I boated on the...

It's been some years since I boated on the Broads, but my family still live in the area. AFAIK Breydon Water (very tidal, not very scenic, stay in the channel) is the only place where you can exceed...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 15 April 2011, 16:35
Replies: 4
Views: 2,617
Posted By Alan
Oh I can out do that.......

https://www.rib.net/forum/attachments/photobucket/img_396813_0_27bd7f27ddd4777d0c25026c5181db0e.jpg

:D
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 15 April 2011, 14:34
Replies: 5
Views: 2,605
Posted By Alan
Land Rover types......

A smidgin of advice if you please....

An acquaintance over here in Canada is considering buying a Defender for personal import. Now to comply with the rather daft Canadian vehicle laws, it has to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 February 2011, 20:05
Replies: 33
Views: 10,570
Posted By Alan
Blimey

Good grief. I appear to work for a sponsor for this enterprise. Is everyone who's logo is on the sponsors page a bonafide sponsor then?

Best of luck anyway. I see you route doesn't touch this part...
Forum: Other stuff 27 October 2010, 17:52
Replies: 23
Views: 4,522
Posted By Alan
We found UK to be pretty much the same as or...

We found UK to be pretty much the same as or cheaper than costs in our particular far flung part of Canada this summer on our visit home. The exception being petrol or diesel of course. The trip home...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 August 2010, 16:43
Replies: 17
Views: 2,405
Posted By Alan
We went to Ribraid in 2004 before we moved to...

We went to Ribraid in 2004 before we moved to Canada. Have to say we were made incredibly welcome by Gail et. al. We didn't have a boat and were able to get rides for all legs of the events. It's a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 August 2010, 12:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,977
Posted By Alan
Parker 6.3 (or now 6.5 I believe) would be...

Parker 6.3 (or now 6.5 I believe) would be something worth considering. Beamy and roomy yet with a deep V.
Forum: RIBs for sale and wanted in the US and Canada 30 July 2010, 11:47
Replies: 27
Views: 10,400
Posted By Alan
Out of curiosity, did this boat come from...

Out of curiosity, did this boat come from Newfoundland? I think I've seen it (or similar) around.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 June 2010, 17:21
Replies: 2
Views: 1,238
Posted By Alan
Scorpion, naturally. It's the only way to...

Scorpion, naturally. It's the only way to travel.;)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 June 2010, 15:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,629
Posted By Alan
Another thing to be wary of with the ping pong...

Another thing to be wary of with the ping pong ball type bailers, is not to spill petrol on the deck and let it run through the bailer. If you do, the rubber part of it degrades and the thing lets...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 June 2010, 17:12
Replies: 12
Views: 2,696
Posted By Alan
Ohh, it's BP that are going to carry the (oil)...

Ohh, it's BP that are going to carry the (oil) can on this one, be in no doubt about that. Informed discussion here: www.theoildrum.com . Also, live feeds from all the ROV's at the blowout here:...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 June 2010, 17:10
Replies: 28
Views: 4,557
Posted By Alan
I've been pondering the purchase of a Kodak...

I've been pondering the purchase of a Kodak Playsport for filming the Quad Biking I do these days. It's waterproof and does HD. Would seem perhaps to be a good alternative to a Flip for RIB use?
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 June 2010, 12:18
Replies: 43
Views: 16,308
Posted By Alan
Nicely written Paul (at least as good as the...

Nicely written Paul (at least as good as the drivel referenced in your link in the first post.;)) and sounds like quite the adventure. Brings back some happy memories of RB4 and various West of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 June 2010, 12:55
Replies: 6
Views: 1,487
Posted By Alan
Duh, I mean't Gillingham not Rochester of course....

Duh, I mean't Gillingham not Rochester of course. As Thommo says it's really not that much further up the river to Chatham.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 June 2010, 20:01
Replies: 6
Views: 1,487
Posted By Alan
+1 For Chatham. (You might check out Rochester as...

+1 For Chatham. (You might check out Rochester as well). There is a hotel/Pub right at the marina at Chatham. There is really nothing else until you get into London itself.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 May 2010, 11:41
Replies: 49
Views: 8,572
Posted By Alan
Whats the indicative cost. GBP 200k? How does...

Whats the indicative cost. GBP 200k? How does that compare with a Targa 33? I suspect the Targa will have similar seakeeping* and better accomodation. Don't get me wrong, I like the look of it, but...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 May 2010, 11:38
Replies: 4
Views: 1,241
Posted By Alan
Yes

I have worn a similar thing to the belt used in the trials when Ribbing since slipping a disc in 2002. Although I rarely have the chance to go ribbing now, I wouldn't go out without it. I also wear...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 May 2010, 14:54
Replies: 6
Views: 1,713
Posted By Alan
I'dve thought you'd be able to launch off the...

I'dve thought you'd be able to launch off the shingle near the sailing club in Aldeburgh or even at their slip if you ask nicely. Do be aware that the tide runs at 6 knots or more on the Alde and the...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 11 May 2010, 15:08
Replies: 48
Views: 8,732
Posted By Alan
<Wonders how someone can fail to notice a 7ft...

<Wonders how someone can fail to notice a 7ft tall bloke who runs a rib website in between letting off fireworks. Fails.>
Forum: Other stuff 04 May 2010, 12:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
Posted By Alan
Nahh, Comedy, in the vein of "The...

Nahh, Comedy, in the vein of "The Office".;)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 April 2010, 02:09
Replies: 16
Views: 3,000
Posted By Alan
Can you still moor at Mistley Quay or is it all...

Can you still moor at Mistley Quay or is it all riverside appartments now? We used to moor at Mistley and walk along the river bank to Mannigtree to go to the pub for lunch. Happy days.
Forum: RIB gallery 23 April 2010, 19:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,813
Posted By Alan
Nice. When you stuff the boat and get catapaulted...

Nice. When you stuff the boat and get catapaulted head first into the windscreen, how is the unbreakable, and what appears to be unprotected, edge of the windscreen going to do to your face?
Forum: Other stuff 22 April 2010, 01:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
Posted By Alan
M2aP1NthbVY

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