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Author Topic: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.  (Read 4075 times)

Offline DamienG

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Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
« on: October 31, 2014, 09:28:59 AM »

Offline Gerhardvienna

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Re: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
« Reply #1 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
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Offline DamienG

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Re: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
« Reply #2 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.
« Last Edit: October 31, 2014, 08:37:40 PM by DamienG »

Offline derekwarner_decoy

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Re: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
« Reply #3 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
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Offline DamienG

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Re: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
« Reply #4 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
« Last Edit: November 01, 2014, 08:18:28 AM by DamienG »

Offline Gerhardvienna

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Re: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
« Reply #5 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
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Offline derekwarner_decoy

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Re: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
« Reply #6 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
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Re: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
« Reply #7 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
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Re: Steam Paddleboat Skipper needed.
« Reply #8 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.

 

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