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by Mark
Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:02 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Whitefriars event March 28th
Replies: 184
Views: 47982

Re: Whitefriars event March 28th

I'm sure we are all weird in other ways, but in this context others find us weird because we see nothing wrong with talking about/working on and occasionally, if it isn't broken, sailing old boats. If you don't find that odd, you'll fit right in. Might be right about the smoking, though... Even I h...
by Mark
Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Definition of an Optimist? (and I don't mean the dinghy!!)
Replies: 14
Views: 4198

Re: Definition of an Optimist? (and I don't mean the dinghy!!)

Don't buy that one, Mark! Not very high on my list, but having lost out on a couple of decent Gulls, desperation is begining to set in: Will have to wait until the new car arrives, however. The Rover died a cxouple of weeks ago Mark I know of a wood Gull which needs a bit of work. Currently in my f...
by Mark
Fri Mar 19, 2010 2:20 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Definition of an Optimist? (and I don't mean the dinghy!!)
Replies: 14
Views: 4198

Re: Definition of an Optimist? (and I don't mean the dinghy!!)

Rupert wrote:Don't buy that one, Mark!
Not very high on my list, but having lost out on a couple of decent Gulls, desperation is begining to set in: Will have to wait until the new car arrives, however. The Rover died a cxouple of weeks ago
by Mark
Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:41 am
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Definition of an Optimist? (and I don't mean the dinghy!!)
Replies: 14
Views: 4198

Re: Definition of an Optimist? (and I don't mean the dinghy!!)

Rupert wrote:Welcome home, Mark!
Thanks Rupert, and now you know in which direction that I am searching
Cheers Mark
by Mark
Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:31 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Whitefriars event March 28th
Replies: 184
Views: 47982

Re: Whitefriars event March 28th

Pat wrote:Mark there's always plan D - come as the photo boat!
Karen could well have something to say about that; Seriously I would love to sail, I have a couple of "possibles" in mind both of which are sensible, bearing in mind my situation
by Mark
Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:31 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Whitefriars event March 28th
Replies: 184
Views: 47982

Re: Whitefriars event March 28th

Might even make it myself Plan A :- Arrive at club, decide there is too much wind; Drink coffee Plan B:-Arrive at club, get Karen to rig boat, decide there is too much wind,drink coffee Plan C:- Arrive at club, get Karen to rig boat, sail slowly to start -line, feel exhausted, back to shore, drink C...
by Mark
Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:44 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: GRP British Moth
Replies: 8
Views: 3067

Re: GRP British Moth

Mark, Thank you - I hope the text was well received by the BM Class Association too! The British Moth have two big ticks in the box - I started my sailing career in them (dear old 296 - it weighed a ton but I loved it... I would imagine that this is long gone now) and bang up to date -people in the...
by Mark
Sun Feb 21, 2010 7:28 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: GRP British Moth
Replies: 8
Views: 3067

Re: GRP British Moth

One posibility (grasping at straws) is 516, Blue Mist, which was a Webster GRP from that part of the world. Was destroyed about1999 maybe, but not sure Mark last time I visited Desborough there was an all Glass hull (either Runnymead or Maple) abandoned in the carpark, would make a decent CVRDA eli...
by Mark
Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:43 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Clinker Project
Replies: 16
Views: 4021

Re: Clinker Project

Ancient Geek wrote:Mark, pray explain?
I am fairly sure that Kathryn would not be impressed
by Mark
Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:11 am
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Clinker Project
Replies: 16
Views: 4021

Re: Clinker Project

Rupert wrote:Hmmm, not far from Swindon, either...
and you could call her " Death Wish"
by Mark
Tue Feb 02, 2010 4:29 pm
Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
Topic: GRP British Moth
Replies: 8
Views: 3067

Re: GRP British Moth

One posibility (grasping at straws) is 516, Blue Mist, which was a Webster GRP from that part of the world. Was destroyed about1999
maybe, but not sure
Mark
by Mark
Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:15 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Oppie?
Replies: 5
Views: 1646

Re: Oppie?

Rupert wrote:Blandford...
Thanks Rupert;The way my brain is working I am surprised that I got that close :oops:
by Mark
Mon Feb 01, 2010 2:24 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Oppie?
Replies: 5
Views: 1646

Re: Oppie?

Garry R wrote:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT

Out of the same stable?
Yep, both Blachford designs
by Mark
Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:34 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Dates update
Replies: 42
Views: 26815

Re: Dates update

The British Moths are usually helpful with promotion at the show - Mark? Sandy and I will do the wandering evangelists bit again - but without the Mormon style suits :D I've put all the fixtures on the Y& calendar. I doubt that I will make it to the show, even as a punter, but I will have a wor...