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4 Tall Ships in Harbour next Sunday

Postby stubbsy on Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:36 pm

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.
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Postby birddog114 on Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:39 pm

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. :lol: :lol:
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Postby stubbsy on Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:41 pm

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. :lol: :lol:

If I have to use the 70-200 as a PFD I'll need gills :shock:
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Postby Glen on Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:01 pm

Stubbsy, I am sure they will let you break out the oars :wink: I have seen those old roman movies where they whip the slaves as they row :)
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Postby birddog114 on Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:03 pm

Glen wrote:Stubbsy, I am sure they will let you break out the oars :wink: 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 :lol: both of them have the same armory 70-200VR + TC 17.
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Postby stubbsy on Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:04 pm

Glen wrote:Stubbsy, I am sure they will let you break out the oars :wink: 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 :lol: )
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Postby Glen on Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:41 pm

:lol: :lol: :lol:
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shaken but not stirred

Postby christiand on Thu Mar 10, 2005 9:16 pm

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 ?

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Re: shaken but not stirred

Postby birddog114 on Thu Mar 10, 2005 9:26 pm

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
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CD,
Just boarding the tall ship without the camera and your gear :lol: the gear won't last once they're submerged in saltwater. :lol:
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Postby christiand on Thu Mar 10, 2005 9:40 pm

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.

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Postby stubbsy on Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:19 pm

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 :shock:
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Stubbsy and CD in Sydney

Postby christiand on Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:26 pm

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.

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