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4 Tall Ships in Harbour next Sunday
Posted:
Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:36 pmby stubbsy
Next Sunday there are four tall ships sailing from Pyrmont, under the bridge, down the harbour and out through the heads for the day.
Christian (CD) and I have booked on one of the ships (the Svanen) so we'll hopefully have lots of nice shots on our return.
For those who aren't sailing, this will present a good photo op since all 4 ships are sailing "in company" which I gather is shipping talk for together. We have to be boarded by 10 am so I guess they'll depart soon after. The ships are due back at Pyrmont at 5pm.
Posted:
Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:39 pmby birddog114
As Matt.K mentioned earlier, if no wind then the tall ships won't arrive at 5:00PM and you guys have to swim back to shore with the 70-200VR as a PFD.
Posted:
Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:41 pmby stubbsy
Birddog114 wrote:As Matt.K mentioned earlier, if no wind then the tall ships won't arrive at 5:00PM and you guys have to swim back to shore with the 70-200VR as a PFD.
If I have to use the 70-200 as a PFD I'll need gills
Posted:
Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:01 pmby Glen
Stubbsy, I am sure they will let you break out the oars
I have seen those old roman movies where they whip the slaves as they row
Posted:
Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:03 pmby birddog114
Glen wrote:Stubbsy, I am sure they will let you break out the oars
I have seen those old roman movies where they whip the slaves as they row
Cheese! It's a tough job for our two guys: stubbsy & CD
both of them have the same armory 70-200VR + TC 17.
Posted:
Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:04 pmby stubbsy
Glen wrote:Stubbsy, I am sure they will let you break out the oars
I have seen those old roman movies where they whip the slaves as they row
Glen - Now I'm getting excited. (time for a cold shower
)
Posted:
Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:41 pmby Glen
shaken but not stirred
Posted:
Thu Mar 10, 2005 9:16 pmby christiand
Hi Stubbsy,
are we going to be shaken but not stirred on Sunday ?
Are we going to be affected by the tail end of cyclone Ingrid ?
Cheers
CD
Re: shaken but not stirred
Posted:
Thu Mar 10, 2005 9:26 pmby birddog114
christiand wrote:Hi Stubbsy,
are we going to be shaken but not stirred on Sunday ?
Are we going to be affected by the tail end of cyclone Ingrid ?
Cheers
CD
CD,
Just boarding the tall ship without the camera and your gear
the gear won't last once they're submerged in saltwater.
Posted:
Thu Mar 10, 2005 9:40 pmby christiand
Birddog114,
what's the point ?
We want to get salty !
Do you remember Procul Harum: Salty Dog ?
Any way, I'm intending to have a trip of a lifetime WITH D70 and gear on the tall ship on Sunday.
Cheers
CD
Posted:
Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:19 pmby stubbsy
Christian BOM forecasts a top day (even Monday is good - Ingrid not due till Tuesday):
Sunday : Fine, mostly sunny. NE winds.
Sydney: 19 26
Liverpool: 17 27
Penrith: 17 28
Richmond: 16 28
Monday : Fine, mostly sunny. NE winds
Sydney: 19 26
Liverpool: 17 28
Penrith: 17 30
Richmond: 16 30
I'm getting really excited. In fact I might have to change undies if I get any more excited
Stubbsy and CD in Sydney
Posted:
Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:26 pmby christiand
Hi girls and guys,
Stubbsy and I are going to be in Sydney for the Tall Ships sailing in company on Sunday.
I was wondering if there was a chance of doing something with you people on Saturday afternoon ?
I'm probably going to be pretty stuffed by then if I manage to attend the 4am VR meeting at Birddog's but I also don't get to Sydney that often.
So if you have any ideas that tolerate me falling asleep and potentially snoring, now is the time to tell.
I won't have a chance to follow the forum tomorrow so call me on 0411 484 238 if there is anything to be aware of.
Cheers
CD