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Old 18-01-2008, 11:29   #151
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Another failed attempt of reproducing the Titanic disaster.
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Old 31-03-2008, 05:24   #156
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Anyone care to caption this amazing feat of marine engineering?
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Old 31-03-2008, 05:45   #157
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Ready Ball...glub boys ready.....linesman...glub ....I know they wanted a slow court but this is ridiculous....wont be rain affected though
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Old 31-03-2008, 06:24   #159
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Old 31-03-2008, 09:21   #161
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So I had four barrels and a lot of time on my hands. I am just a retired hillbilly.
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Old 01-04-2008, 04:50   #162
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Rick, I think you might better get a set of oil drums instead.
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Old 01-04-2008, 07:09   #164
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Rick - is that a bullseye on the stern?

If not - it should be for the navy to use for gunnery practise!
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