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General => Chat & Off Topic Stuff => Topic started by: DamienG on October 31, 2014, 09:28:59 AM

Title: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
Post by: DamienG on October 31, 2014, 09:28:59 AM

In our local news online this morning.

http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/2664051/paddleboat-needs-another-skipper/?cs=62 (http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/2664051/paddleboat-needs-another-skipper/?cs=62)

Title: Re: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
Post by: Gerhardvienna on October 31, 2014, 06:33:13 PM

This is, as I see it, a DREAM-COME TRUE for every boy of adult age! A shame, that it`s much too far away :sobbing
Regards
Gehard

Title: Re: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
Post by: DamienG on October 31, 2014, 08:11:32 PM

Yes Gerhard it is it's docked just out of my mobility scooter range, I'd seriously consider it if I had better health I hope to get photos over summer of my models close to the Golden City.

Title: Re: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
Post by: derekwarner_decoy on October 31, 2014, 11:24:04 PM

Hi PD's......& yes Gerhard & I am in Australia  :vacation land ....but 700 km is also too much for me to drive each morning before work  :41 .....Derek

Title: Re: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
Post by: DamienG on October 31, 2014, 11:32:28 PM

If you push the pedal to the metal you might do it in a bit under 9hrs Derek  :whistle

Title: Re: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
Post by: Gerhardvienna on November 01, 2014, 03:52:46 AM

Hi Derek
If you borrow a car from V8 Utes, you might be faster than that :whistle

Title: Re: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
Post by: derekwarner_decoy on November 01, 2014, 06:47:03 AM

 :a102 ....OZ V8's .........no..no..no... they go too fast for me.....  :shhh this year the V8 utes are pushing 295 km/hour..... Derek

Title: Re: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
Post by: Gerhardvienna on November 01, 2014, 06:56:08 AM

I love to watch them on Motors TV every time they are shown. Almost better than NASCAR (Dont tell to our US-Friends)  :shhh

Title: Re: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
Post by: DamienG on November 01, 2014, 08:24:29 AM

Lost interest in motor sport when I could no longer compete, sad 10yrs since I sold my Hillclimb/club sprint car.