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Old 12th Jun 2012, 09:38
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Welcome back.

How's the new abode ?
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Old 12th Jun 2012, 11:34
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Hi David!

Its full of boxes!!!!!!!
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Old 12th Jun 2012, 11:37
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I know the feeling mate!

Wanna new challenge?
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Old 12th Jun 2012, 11:50
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go on, then! Do you worst!
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Old 12th Jun 2012, 11:51
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OK then....



My new "ghost" style.
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Old 12th Jun 2012, 12:24
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It looks north european, David? I'd say scandihooligan?
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Old 12th Jun 2012, 12:28
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Long way from there Martin.
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Old 12th Jun 2012, 12:32
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A Curtiss???
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You're forgiven for thinking so, but not a Curtiss.
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Old 13th Jun 2012, 10:27
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The challenge was an experimental US Navy machine.

It is very small (18 ft. wingspan) and there is a very good reason for this. Why would this be...?
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Hello David .... Sorry, i got distracted. A machine intended for a submarine?
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ah, how apt .... the Martin MS-1?
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Old 13th Jun 2012, 10:38
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That's the one Martin.

Over to you - and good morning.
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Old 13th Jun 2012, 11:15
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Here you go!
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Old 13th Jun 2012, 11:59
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Afternoon all....is it French Martin?
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Old 13th Jun 2012, 14:56
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Hello mate!!!! No, not French. RR (sorry, I've been in a meeting)
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Old 13th Jun 2012, 16:15
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Welcome back Ken - holiday?

Martin, is yours American ?
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Old 13th Jun 2012, 16:26
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Sorry David but ...... not a yank ... RR
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Old 13th Jun 2012, 16:28
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I have to go in 5 mins ... I'm out shopping so usual rules apply .....

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Old 13th Jun 2012, 16:32
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See you're still there Martin....a European machine, or perhaps something more exotic

holiday?
Yes David, an extended weekend - got back last night
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