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left to right: Monticello, Mount Vernon, America, George Washington, laid up in the US.
Four former German liners held after WW1
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left to right: Monticello, Mount Vernon, America, George Washington, laid up in the US.
Four former German liners held after WW1
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7jgrSzWwAI2KUN.jpg
And some cows
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USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), reportedly in a typhoon off Japan about a decade ago.
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Wonder why they left the Seahawk helicopter in that position, surely the could have moved it back, I know they are well treated for seawater but its getting some wash over her there.
From the Youtube comments:To answer the most common question asked here, the helicopter was left on the bow because it landed and crews had to tie it down and get their butts off the deck as they entered the storm.
sounds dubious, but who knows...
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Look, I know nothing - literally - about boats.
But I'm beginning to see why they're attractive to people.......and, as good a moneypit I suspect as any car or motorbike ! :P:P
But my view from the Wheelhouse for the weekend was this - life at 7km/h, max...... :
but quite a lot of this too - not so great :
Ode To The Motorist
“And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road”
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Look, I know nothing - literally - about boats.
But I'm beginning to see why they're attractive to people.......and, as good a moneypit I suspect as any car or motorbike ! :P:P
But my view from the Wheelhouse for the weekend was this - life at 7km/h, max...... :
but quite a lot of this too - not so great :
how did you get on with the boat? Any incidents? Easy to control?
I've been telling my wife a barge break would be lovely0 -
how did you get on with the boat? Any incidents? Easy to control?
I've been telling my wife a barge break would be lovely
It's actually great. We've been inspired by Timothy West and Prunella Scales' programme on Canal Journey's around the world, and have done 3 trips in...5 years ?
Now, straight up, if you're expecting the Hilton or Radisson standard of accomodation facilities....yer in for a land as they say.........
The boat is easy to - drive ? - but you do need to get the hang of it. Don't cut corners: don't forget they swing out the back : they don't steer in reverse. Yes, you will need a barge pole (literally :pac::pac: ). Oh, and at 14t, don't try and stop it with your hand/foot etc....that'll end in tears.
Waterways Ireland infrastructure, from locks to showers and piers the length of the country is good, with lots of hidden gems.
Navigating the rivers and lakes is fun at that speed and you see maps like you did in your Inter Cert which is a hoot. You'll learn the value of a good book as evenings are long, and bedtime is early............and no, there's no phone/data reception in a lot of places....
The advantage of the barge we noticed, at berth on Sat night was that, compared to the cruisers parked around us, that it was far more comfortable/stable. That's the 14t at work again I suspect.
You learn the value of a a kW/h (battery, lights) and a litre of water too ! : WC, shower, sink, cooking, tea etc.....
I'd love to try it in a dryer climate
I did get to 'redesigning' the one we had, in my head, over the weekend as a 'lotto project', which got me to thinking.....does anybody make an electric one ? They can be noisy feckers :P It's not as if you don't have the room for a Tesla Powerwall or something...........mmmmmmmmmmOde To The Motorist
“And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road”
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A steady hand, and fenders won't do anything to stop the hull contacting the walls when travelling at "speed". Tight but plenty of room going through that.
I guess it's just a confident skipper, but I've seen clumsy skippers having their asses saved by having good fenders out.
It doesn't look like there's much speed involved there. Me being just a hobby skipper, I'd have a crew member each side with a loose fender... just in case. 0 -
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