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Old 15-10-2009, 05:16   #466
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Too bad the hat does not go with the outfit.
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I think the hat fits. I could have used a little mone colour
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IMHO this is an elder brother of the monster you posted above:



The Yellow Duckmarine !
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IMHO this is an elder brother of the monster you posted above:



The Yellow Duckmarine !

We have a few of these in Seattle. They've been known to sink if the driveshaft has not had an upgrade.
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We have a few of these in Seattle. They've been known to sink if the driveshaft has not had an upgrade.
this one is said to be from Liverpool and is ~ 70 yrs old
might have some leaks after Atlantic crossing
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