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by Mark
Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:02 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Hopeful price of the day...
Replies: 5
Views: 1577

Re: Hopeful price of the day...

Hi Rupert What do you expect the seller is Cornish after all. I once offered a Cornish farmer a very reasonable price for two rusting away MG TF's He said no their worth thousands, I said yes but only if completely rebuilt which costs thousands. I walked away. Well the years passed and after time ,...
by Mark
Sat Oct 03, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Chichester Harbour Event.
Replies: 32
Views: 15785

Re: Chichester Harbour Event.

would crawl on broken glass to get there
Mark
by Mark
Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Whitefriars Classics and Lost classes meeting 29th March
Replies: 94
Views: 26881

Re: Whitefriars Classics and Lost classes meeting 29th March

Great from the spectator side of life as well. Really nice to meet up with old friends agan
Thanks Rupert
We have posted a few pics on Karen's website
Matk
by Mark
Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:14 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Whitefriars Classics and Lost classes meeting 29th March
Replies: 94
Views: 26881

Re: Whitefriars Classics and Lost classes meeting 29th March

:) I tripped over an aircraft !!! So "big" boat sailing is out for a couple of months; thankfully my thumbs are ok
Rupert wrote:What did you do that Karen thumped you for, anyway? :wink:
by Mark
Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:39 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Whitefriars Classics and Lost classes meeting 29th March
Replies: 94
Views: 26881

Re: Whitefriars Classics and Lost classes meeting 29th March

I sdhold be fine for hooting and flag pulling duties; am going to attempt a day at work tomorow by way of training(and to pick up the car :)
Mark
by Mark
Sun Mar 22, 2009 3:53 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Whitefriars Classics and Lost classes meeting 29th March
Replies: 94
Views: 26881

Re: Whitefriars Classics and Lost classes meeting 29th March

Was hoping to sail, but I have cracked a couple of ribs; providing I am fit enough to drive we will be in attendance to spectate and drink coffee

Mark
by Mark
Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:48 am
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Grand clearout..Get yourself a bargain :D
Replies: 3
Views: 1928

Re: Grand clearout..Get yourself a bargain :D

Eclaire and the Firefly plate are now housed, that just leaves the 12 and the mast
Mark
by Mark
Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: GRP Enerprise
Replies: 6
Views: 3674

Re: GRP Enerprise

The Ent Association trialled the GRP boat as the '4o4' in 1964 and prodution started in about 1966, with the first boats being in the 12XXX series.
Mark
by Mark
Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:49 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Chippenham OFF
Replies: 1
Views: 2283

Chippenham OFF

Sorry all, but there has been a decided lack of entries for this years Chippenham event so after cosulting our Commodore we have decided to cancel this year. If anyone has the masochistic urge to sail on a very small river then we are running a handicap event on August Bank Holiday Sunday
Mark
by Mark
Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:45 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Chippenham 2008
Replies: 4
Views: 3139

Re: Chippenham 2008

I am sure we can dig something up.... No problem
by Mark
Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:10 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Chippenham 2008
Replies: 4
Views: 3139

Chippenham 2008

It is time to think of smaller things The plan is August 2nd 1st Race High Noon two more to follow to fit in with socialising drinking tea/coffee etc. Prizegiving at about five ish with BBQ to follow Camping for those who want to stay over and join in with club racing on the Sunday 1st race at 11.00...
by Mark
Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:33 pm
Forum: Boat Chat
Topic: Thanks, Frensham! Remember Brightlingsea
Replies: 2
Views: 2158

Re: Thanks, Frensham! Remember Brightlingsea

Yes , thanks Frensham, we could make a short visit, but great to catch up with things.
Was worth going just for the meal.

Mark and Karen
by Mark
Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:43 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Frensham Pond next event
Replies: 16
Views: 8116

Re: Frensham Pond next event

By the way Alan, I have the same number of sevicable boats as Grey Wing Airways ;D
Mark
by Mark
Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:45 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Frensham Pond next event
Replies: 16
Views: 8116

Re: Frensham Pond next event

Am planning arrive on saturday morning with the Firefly with a couple of the "small ones" in the boot but all depends on Karen's shoulder op
Mark
by Mark
Sun Jun 15, 2008 3:42 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Grand clearout..Get yourself a bargain :D
Replies: 3
Views: 1928

Grand clearout..Get yourself a bargain :D

Moth 515 (Eclaire) Bossoms built self drainer, Needlespar/Banks rig, needs a bit of sorting Free to very good home Firefly alloy plate Make me an offer N2562 4 plank 12 on trailer, boat needs a bit of work, trailer is fine Make me an offer Proctor alloy mast ( small section) bit shorter than Firefly...