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LittleShip

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For the last couple of years I have attended this race and always enjoyed the antics of the participants. There have been thousands of spectators at each event and a myriad of boats, Little Ship included.

Anybody in the North Wales area interested in making this a get together day for YBW members. For some it could be their first trip through the Swellies :)

The Date is 06-06-2010

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Tom
 
Philiz said:
It probably goes without saying, but we'll be there.
Any chance of a gig on one of the RIBs again Kwackers?
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No wuckin furries Mate
We are 'official entered' on the BIG rib, which is being coded for passenger work as I type.
Just been fitting all sorts of stuff to Her.
Dunc is still at it.
Just left him figuring out how to mount the new radar deflecty gadgett we just bought.
Oh! I did the dsc thing to plotter today too.
Liferaft arrives tomorrow.
That, does look a bit of a beggar to fit somewhere!

So Yeh
We are in!

Tom, good idea to 'barge' in on the Event again.
Could we use Little Ship as a kinda Hospital ship
Case we have to revive any top chicks?
Me an Phill have done our 1st aid and that there
I believe chest compressions and mouth to mouth has been altered again
Just that we need the practice you see.
 
Kawasaki said:
Oi!
You get back down yer own estuary:p
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Ah but we've got the claxton and flashing lights. (Left over from Christmas).

Besides, we'd have to drag Little Ship around if she was going to be the hospital ship.

Suppose we could do a deal and have separate wards at the hospital. Tom could have all the fat blokes and I'll look after the girls.:p
 
hlb said:
Tom could have all the fat blokes and I'll look after the girls.:p
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You might have a point there
The large chappies could rest on Little Ship (nice slow pace fer em) an talk about whippetts an stick whittlin an all that kinda stuff.

But thinkin about it
I dunno
How could I tell the hot chicks I am about to decant you onto 'Mucky Farter'!

I think the retort would be
:eek::eek:
 
Ok thats four boats
Little Ship
Mirrormile ( what kind of a name is that for a boat)
Mucky (Nuf said)
and greasy condom !

and one thats worried about the officials of the do in case they dont want us, Ha !!!

HMMM ! better add Providence, they always turn up for a bit of a do ? so that's five :)

Thought that a few would opt in for a get together and a small cruise through the rocky bit ??

Tom

I have even got my crew organised........... he's got a posh camera as well :)
 
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LittleShip said:
Thought that a few would opt in for a get together and a small cruise through the rocky bit ??

Tom

I have even got my crew organised........... he's got a posh camera as well :)
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Well I was thinking.
Well not for too long:rolleyes:

See, the BIG rib will take 10 peeps officially.

So the Man with the posh camera inc
We could do the rocky bit when its got no water in.
At up to 48 kts
Sober of course;)
 
Kawasaki said:
You might have a point there
The large chappies could rest on Little Ship (nice slow pace fer em) an talk about whippetts an stick whittlin an all that kinda stuff.

But thinkin about it
I dunno
How could I tell the hot chicks I am about to decant you onto 'Mucky Farter'!

I think the retort would be
:eek::eek:
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But dont forget MF is far more experienced, she's already rescued Debs leg and was hospital ship for Take Five as well as tug boat that wot took her back home safely through the SWellies.

Her theatre is also well furnished with a gas supply and a big stomach pump. Araldite for broken legs and a drill for doing tooth fillings, plus the little genny for the jig saw and stuff, just in case we have to take off legs, and plastic padding for filling in holes.
 
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All well and good
But She is not Totaly Complete.

Unless
Do you still have a decent length of red wire aboard?
If so
Yep
She is 'Complete'

See folks
A 'Ship' is not ready to go to Sea, support a Raft Race, or really, hactually not even prepared to nose out of a Harbour without this essential piece of kit.
 
Kawasaki said:
All well and good
But She is not Totaly Complete.

Unless
Do you still have a decent length of red wire aboard?
If so
Yep
She is 'Complete'

See folks
A 'Ship' is not ready to go to Sea, support a Raft Race, or really, hactually not even prepared to nose out of a Harbour without this essential piece of kit.
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Oh, forgot that bit, yep we can do varicose veins and retrieve stuff from awkward places. With the vid cam on the end, we could inspect just about anywhere, then put it on the lap top and feed the pictures to the forum, just incase we need any help.
 
Thats the 'modern' technology sorted.
We can use M Farter in another way too

I remember the Old Sanitoriums
Yer know fer tuberculosis and chest propbs and that there.
Where peeps went to the Seaside for cures and stuff
Where they wheeled em out in their beds for fresh air and a fag!
 
hlb said:
This thread is drifting in the wrong direction. I'm sure Little **** is more suited as an old folks home.

Besides, I'm not sure MF's bog could cope, or them likeing the disco lights.
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Disco lights??? The mind boggles!

Mind you shouldnt mention bogs when talking about mucky!!
 
Be very aware that the rafts are not crewed by top athletes or designed by naval architects. Consequently one needs to move at a snail's pace and with great precision amongst the aimlessly drifting massed crowds. :(

If my recollections of last time I was there (2008?), there is a need for multiple tugs as towing several rafts limits one's manouverability somewhat when trying to get them to the slipway as the current increases steadily. Also remember that the stragglers will be very late & their rafts disintegrating so the tide will be well on the change just as you try the trickiest manouvres. :eek:

However, it is not unknown for rescued rafters to make rash promises of free beers should you get them ashore before they die. Unfortunately the stress appears to affect their memories once they are safely ashore. :rolleyes:

I've noted the date & will be there if on the boat - but June is too far off to be confirmed at this stage. Great fun & highly recommended even if you only spectate & jeer loudly (expect a vigorous & entertaining response from all & sundry)
 
LittleShip said:
Mirrormile ( what kind of a name is that for a boat)
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Listen you, we didn't name it, I was going to change it until I priced up new graphics, then Mirrormile suddenly started growing on me!

Any how, this is how it's going to be, me and Kwackers'll pull out the best looking chicks cos we're official like and we can get to em quicker then you, we'll drop em off at LS and MF when they've shown their appreciation and we're overstocked. The hairy blokes we'll leave for MC and the condom :)
 
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