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05-20-2013, 06:50 PM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread For P. I., Will Cameron loose his job? in The Bilge

So it seems that right wing idiocy is a Worldwide phenomenon...

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05-20-2013, 05:29 PM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

Never nice loosing a loved animal. My sympathies Bruce.

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05-20-2013, 05:24 PM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread JIM, an 18 foot canoe yawl. in Building / Repair

Here's the rub: They do actually leak if the boat is swamped. Not a great deal, but enough to let in a few litres through the thread whilst the boat...

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05-20-2013, 07:42 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread JIM, an 18 foot canoe yawl. in Building / Repair

I suggest you hatch a plan... Or is that plan a hatch? Sanding shots are good, as are those involving a Stanley #4!

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05-20-2013, 05:21 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread JIM, an 18 foot canoe yawl. in Building / Repair

I do believe that pictures are required, more planks having been put into their finished position and all. That Lemmonyhanded one will want a...

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05-19-2013, 08:44 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread President Obama makes U.S. Marine break military rules in The Bilge

To paraphrase some dude up a river, The Horror! The Horror!

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05-19-2013, 08:39 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread President Obama makes U.S. Marine break military rules in The Bilge

In other news I went sailing today and I made some biochar! :) I like umbrellas! A proper English brolly with lots of strong spokes has to be one...

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05-19-2013, 08:32 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread President Obama makes U.S. Marine break military rules in The Bilge

I'd rather hold an umbrella for someone I didn't like than get shot at any day of the week.

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05-19-2013, 06:45 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Let's Make Biochar! in The Bilge

The next burn was complete, and here's the start of it... In the Biochar Lounge: Damper opened, but stove all closed up, so still lots of...

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05-19-2013, 06:36 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Let's Make Biochar! in The Bilge

Here's the 'Two Burn' report: The Fitz loaded and ready to fire. Aaaaaand the next morning... An incomplete burn with lots of tar:

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05-19-2013, 06:21 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

Had a lovely relaxing "sail" today. Lots of boats turned up for the second race of the Winter Series for a "sail." Ended up having a paddle and then...

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05-18-2013, 06:13 PM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Is a website review possible. in People & Places

Give the boats names!

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05-18-2013, 04:49 PM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Voyageing under sail in People & Places

Oooh! I wish I were closer! I'd be there in a flash! Maybe one day you'll sail her to Australia.

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05-18-2013, 07:32 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Voyageing under sail in People & Places

Hey Robbie, a very BIG welcome to the forum! I'm really taken with the clip and it's fantastic to see the classic you so lovingly restored in full...

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05-17-2013, 09:20 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread President Obama makes U.S. Marine break military rules in The Bilge

The cold embrace of pointless deaths of thousands.

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05-17-2013, 08:55 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Let's Make Biochar! in The Bilge

Weather and time has conspired against this next burn until today when both have been in my favour. I'll post some shots tomorrow, but the burn was...

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05-17-2013, 08:36 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Michelle Obama... What happened? in The Bilge

She really only had to look at Jamie Oliver's attempts at introducing cheap, healthy and simple to make alternatives to common US school lunch menus...

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05-16-2013, 07:32 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

... and then gave it a wax buffing so they could use it as a mirror to shave at sea. Being careful not to gybe of course!

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05-15-2013, 11:47 PM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Benghazi: The beginning of the end in The Bilge

Rod, I just want to preface the follow by saying you have excellent taste in boats and I'm sure you're a top bloke. I'd be honoured to have a beer...

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05-15-2013, 11:31 PM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread WHAT????? Ughhhh... in The Bilge

I was hdfnv,mjkl,;::::::::!!!!!! Just sayin'! Without a doubt...

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05-15-2013, 11:27 PM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Little Egret: an Egret-style day sailer in Building / Repair

John, I had a thought that sandbags could be good as a nice compromise to lead as an experiment, can be easily adjusted to suit conditions and are...

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05-15-2013, 08:14 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

Maybe I should go in and sweet talk them for you Pedro! I'm just about a daily occurrence there, so much so they only charge me trade on just about...

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05-15-2013, 06:33 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Little Egret: an Egret-style day sailer in Building / Repair

Nothing to add to Peter's most excellent commentary other than to say that I'm now wearing my j-u-m-p-e-r. Look forward to sailing in your company...

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05-15-2013, 06:07 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

I got my Carbatec mobile bases through Williams in less than a week and at about 3/4 the catalogue price.

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05-15-2013, 05:48 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

Aussie Fasteners should have them, but I know Williams keep the Carbatec line as well.

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05-14-2013, 09:31 PM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

Ian, check out the Lego artist exhibition while you're in Singapore: http://www.marinabaysands.com/Singapore-Museum/Whats-On/

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05-14-2013, 04:46 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

It's called a mast truck. It goes very well into the broader suite of nautical terminology with floors and ceilings being things somewhat different...

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05-14-2013, 12:57 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Dave Hadfield your brother is my hero. in The Bilge

Amazing! David Bowie says it's "possibly the most poignant version of the song ever created."

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05-14-2013, 12:36 AM

Duncan Gibbs replied to a thread Newt spent WEEKS trying to figure out what to call this thing. in The Bilge

It must be Obama's fault! I see a clear need for a Congressional inquiry... Pronto!

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