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Forum: Gallery 18-10-2010, 12:26 PM
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Posted By Martin The Talker
I stand (or sit) corrected Oh Mighty font of all...

I stand (or sit) corrected Oh Mighty font of all knowledge !
Forum: Gallery 17-10-2010, 08:21 PM
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Posted By Martin The Talker
Double Century

Boat was also in CTC Race in 1972. It must have been at that race that I remember a party of I think Japanese (probably journalists) being crammed aboard, incl. in the aft cabin, & being taken...
Forum: Gallery 04-10-2010, 07:42 PM
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Posted By Martin The Talker
You are too kind Graham ! Great memories though...

You are too kind Graham !
Great memories though - what days they were - did we appreciate it then ?
Probably not.
Thanks Graham.
Forum: Gallery 29-09-2010, 03:20 PM
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Posted By Martin The Talker
Now then Graham - mischief afoot is there ? Its...

Now then Graham - mischief afoot is there ?
Its not very long since Steve & I combined to commentate for P1 at Cowes.
What does MM look so serious about then ?
Forum: Gallery 21-09-2010, 07:28 PM
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Posted By Martin The Talker
I will ask Tim Powell & see if he knows. On...

I will ask Tim Powell & see if he knows.

On a different tack, I understand that the owner of PAPER TIGER lives near Wellow, Romsey.
A friend knows the chap who has restored it, & told me of some...
Forum: Gallery 17-09-2010, 09:03 PM
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Posted By Martin The Talker
I do not want to get involved in Boatmad members...

I do not want to get involved in Boatmad members having to choose - Rob & "COPOC" have both made generous offers to host an evening of nostalgia.
Thank you for picking up my idea.
Both are within...
Forum: Gallery 17-09-2010, 03:39 PM
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Posted By Martin The Talker
Thats a nice Offer ! Thank you Mike. I leave it...

Thats a nice Offer ! Thank you Mike.
I leave it to Rob, Mike J, Mike L, & Ian as to how we proceed.
Forum: Gallery 17-09-2010, 11:12 AM
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Posted By Martin The Talker
That suits me - Fawley is not too far for me at...

That suits me - Fawley is not too far for me at Chandlers-Ford.
If Rob can offer hospitality, then great. Thank you.
If not, get back to me please, & I will see what I can set up.:cheers: :cheers: ...
Forum: Gallery 16-09-2010, 07:54 PM
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Posted By Martin The Talker
It sounds as if we need a winter evening "Film...

It sounds as if we need a winter evening "Film Show" with pics old & new.
I could probably hire the local "village hall" near us, if anyone is seriously interested.
The pub is across the road &...
Forum: Gallery 16-09-2010, 11:48 AM
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Posted By Martin The Talker
Cor ! Those were the days Graham. Waiting to...

Cor ! Those were the days Graham.
Waiting to see how much BELOW the water the pontoon could sink before Tony Needell called "Every One Off ! "
I was there from '67 until the move to CYH in, I...
Forum: Gallery 14-09-2010, 02:42 PM
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Posted By Martin The Talker
Memories, Memories ! I assume that The...

Memories, Memories !
I assume that The Commander is now no longer with us, are the other two gentlemen still "out & about" Sir ?
Forum: Gallery 14-09-2010, 02:37 PM
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Posted By Martin The Talker
Yes, I realise that. One was Souter built,...

Yes, I realise that.
One was Souter built, which was the one I commented on.(044)red with light blue deck.
The other was George Green's (?) American one with a small cabin (260), maroon & white.
MN
Forum: Gallery 14-09-2010, 09:38 AM
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Posted By Martin The Talker
Brilliant pix Graham ! That was really rough -...

Brilliant pix Graham !
That was really rough - I remember being by The RYS & at the finish as they carried Ronnie Bonelli ashore & into The Gloster Hotel, to recover.
The winning boat being...
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