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by Silver Surfer
Sat Nov 26, 2016 9:08 pm
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: Watermota Has Come To Stay
Replies: 13
Views: 18942

Re: Watermota Has Come To Stay

A case of the heart ruling the head, especially in my case. That is truly lovely (IMHO) The Workmanship that's gone into it is something that was taken for granted back then, but very rare nowadays. You lucky beggar! 8)
by Silver Surfer
Fri Nov 18, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: The Discussion
Topic: Proposed Guide Topics...
Replies: 46
Views: 73035

Re: Proposed Guide Topics...

I was actually picking up a little Boat to stick my Seagulls on last night, then I had a day full of grand children, so I hadn't been able to see your post until now, Keith. :oops: Please keep at it, kind Sir. The people need to be informed! :mrgreen:
by Silver Surfer
Tue Nov 15, 2016 11:32 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Super Moon
Replies: 6
Views: 7792

Re: Super Moon

It must have been the way the Earth was inclined (or something) because it was just a normal Moon here in North-East England. A little while later, a Family friend posted his shots from Spain, and it was definitely larger. Apparently, by the time it got 'Down Under' the people there got the full eff...
by Silver Surfer
Fri Nov 04, 2016 1:51 am
Forum: The Discussion
Topic: Proposed Guide Topics...
Replies: 46
Views: 73035

Re: Proposed Guide Topics...

I'm in full agreement with the Video idea, Jon. I'm fairly new to the ins and outs of this Boating lark, and I find some of the language rather intimidating. It took me a couple of hours to find out what a 'skeg' was! Video's show what's being talked about at the time, which makes it far easier to u...
by Silver Surfer
Sat Oct 08, 2016 11:20 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: world going mad
Replies: 18
Views: 21338

Re: world going mad

Well, the whole idea of introducing these, was that they would last longer, but that hasn't been my experience. A Pint and a couple of packets of Crisps, and it's gone! :shock:
by Silver Surfer
Fri Aug 19, 2016 12:53 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: stroke update
Replies: 10
Views: 14266

Re: stroke update

Chap across the road from me had the same sort of bother last year. Paralysis, the lot. This year, he's been "crewing" for me in my little boat on numerous occasions. Needs a bit of help to get aboard, but he still manages to catch more fish than me! Keep on keeping on, Adrian. 8)
by Silver Surfer
Thu May 12, 2016 11:02 pm
Forum: Bug Reports and Announcements
Topic: John Williams out of action
Replies: 12
Views: 41564

Re: John Williams out of action

I hope they go the 'sonic smash' route, John. Quick, fairly painless, and excellent results. Good luck, mate.