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Old 03-04-2021, 13:11   #1
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The Story of how we chose and bought our First Boat

After becoming becalmed in the middle of a lake, we decided to tell the story of how we bought our first boat.

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Nicer to see a sailing adventure that';s not all T&A. Good on ya!
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I'm unable to modify the original post, the link is now:
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so incredibly endearing!

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Absolutely bludi brilliant...
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Re: The Story of how we chose and bought our First Boat

It's strange that the forum doesn't let you edit posts. The original post has the correct video
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I think you can edit for a little while, maybe until someone else posts.

That was a fun watch. Great job!
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It's strange that the forum doesn't let you edit posts. The original post has the correct video
They're both the same video.. well the start is anyway.
You have 20 to 30 minutes after posting to make any changes or additions, after that your screwed..
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Wonderful video, lots of feel good moments.

I love your dad's look at 16:12 hahah, you totally deserved that.
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Wonderful video, lots of feel good moments.

I love your dad's look at 16:12 hahah, you totally deserved that.
Ironically on the way there we were discussing about whether we should get a cork or something that floats for the handle
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