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BoatForMyPotplants
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 15 May 2012 : 19:41:40
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I went to Tenerife and experienced what I thought was the ultimate thrill - a downhill off-road freewheel mountain-bike ride from the top of Spain's highest peak. Two thousand three hundred metres high up at the start, sixty-five kms at speeds of up to 40mph, with a few hair-pin bends thrown in for good measure, and sea level at the end.
I returned home last night, tired and exhausted, but couldn't wait to check my emails - just in case there was some news that I'd been anxiously awaiting.
And there it was. From Brightlingsea Boat Park And Ride, the Suzuki dealer, saying 'Engine is fitted'.
I dashed down to see my Boat For My Potplants this morning and within a second forgot about the bike ride. I just topped the ultimate thrill as I stood and gazed at my new motor.
Mental note to self: Say Big Thanks to Tracy at BBP&R, Gareth at Suzuki GB Marine, and of course my secret Blog-Reader whose generosity made it all happen.
BIG THANKS
For the pic, please see www.aboatformypotplants.blogspot.com
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trevork
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Posted - 18 May 2012 : 13:11:57
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All we need now Neil is to see you actually taking to the water! Good work in getting an engine like this. Have you anything else on the "wanted" list now?
Don't be too put off by the somewhat strangled response you got on the Broads forum. There are a couple of rear ends there. |
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BoatForMyPotplants
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 May 2012 : 18:33:44
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Many thanks for you sticking up to me there! Yes, I can't wait to be water-bound - Sunday is the day that I'll be driving the boat for the first time - admittedly I'm a little nervous, especially when I come in to my mooring. I'll take it nice and steady.
I still have some things on my 'shopping' list - a depth sounder to make me feel like a real pro, and a trailer so I can go up to the Broads. Apart from that I think I've got everything - until I go out on the river and discover that I should have got an anchor! (Only kidding - I found one inside the cabin when I first got the old wreck)
Thanks again.
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