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March 24th 2006
Published: March 24th 2006
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Ahoy there, shipmates! Last week we were beating to windward on a port tack and doing 8 knots when the waves came crashing over the bow. “A reef in the mainsail - and fast!” cried the captain of the “Maniac” - a recovering alcoholic complete with 16’’ liver transplant scar and a diabetic disorder that caused him to fall asleep at inappropriate and crucial moments. Our brave sailors had... Read Full Entry



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Al, Shaz & Beth
Eggs on Legs
Eggs on Legs
Hullo!! We did a big fat trip a wee while ago covering Bonnie Scotland (our home), France, Spain, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and China. Then we came home and had a lovely baby girl called Beth and Alan went back to work. Beth is 14 months old now (I know - where does the time go??) and we haven't been anywhere exotic for yonks. Consequently we are now 'dormant bloggers' which makes us feel a bit dreary, so we better get our skates on and find some good places to visit and report on pronto!!.................... full info
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Other things Shaz has came home with from the pub in years gone by include:Other things Shaz has came home with from the pub in years gone by include:
Other things Shaz has came home with from the pub in years gone by include:
A Panama hat A huge furry womble's head A beautiful wrought iron chair Plastic head Cocktail shaker Various ashtrays (she doesnt smoke - go figure) Candle pots A cafitiere. Not all of these things were stolen - some were given freely by donators.
Egg breakfast in the Beryl busEgg breakfast in the Beryl bus
Egg breakfast in the Beryl bus
This is how we are eating. This is why we are not losing any weight.
Some lovely oldy worldy cars at the WOW museumSome lovely oldy worldy cars at the WOW museum
Some lovely oldy worldy cars at the WOW museum
A lovely blue Sunbeam (rather than moonbeam!)A lovely blue Sunbeam (rather than moonbeam!)
A lovely blue Sunbeam (rather than moonbeam!)
Wee cutieWee cutie
Wee cutie
It's entirely appropriate according to Alan. For the car, that is. Nice Shaz-sized BMW!
Sometimes Shaz looks really mentalSometimes Shaz looks really mental
Sometimes Shaz looks really mental
Cool Trans-AmCool Trans-Am
Cool Trans-Am
Was this used in Smokey & The Bandit?
Cool PlymouthCool Plymouth
Cool Plymouth
Well this car is Automatic, Systematic, Hydromatic......well it's Grease Lightning...go, go, go, go - da,da,da,da,da,da!!
London TaxiLondon Taxi
London Taxi
This is a taxi from way back when. The meter was stuck at 2 shillings, ten and 4 farthings. Or something...
Old BuickOld Buick
Old Buick
Model T FordModel T Ford
Model T Ford
Available in any colour as long as it's black. Check the lanterns and 3-piece suite!!
A brand of cars from the olden days.A brand of cars from the olden days.
A brand of cars from the olden days.
We say 'olden days' when we can't remember the years.
Info about our lovely carInfo about our lovely car
Info about our lovely car



24th March 2006

Marina - Shaz's pal from Schuh
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oh what a comfy seat you have
I remember the wrought iron chair incident however can't remember the pub in Edinburgh where we aquired it? I do remeber managing to get it into the taxi though and sitting on it on the way home, glad to hear youv'e still got it!! taxi man must thought we were mad!!!
24th March 2006

STeven_RW
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sunset
Hi Guys, any chance u can send me the sunset pic at a higher resolution so I can use it for a backdrop? either to tfyus@hotmail.com or steven.ross.watt@rbs.co.uk! Cheers RW
24th March 2006

Sara
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Mmmmmmmm?
I can think of a few much dodgier things you have 'taken home' from pubs lady!
24th March 2006

Gaz
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Finally...
You know, when reading this I imagined 'Albatross' by the Mac playing in the background. It really helped the atmosphere. Try it and you'll see. Apart from the graphical descriptions of when you are being sick. For some reason, 'It ain't easy' by Big Dave Bowie fits really well at this point. Again, try it out. And now, some literary criticism. So much for this round the world lark. A nation of millions awaits your missives, you know. Did they make you build the boat or something? :) Chop the trees down and sand the timbers from your fingernail pairings? Lash them together with human hair (Al, you are excepted from this). Eh? That aside, another fine update from our antipodean adventurers, I think we all agree on that, eh readers?
24th March 2006

jackness
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The Sea!!!!
Shazza, how proud of you am I!!!!

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