Guys,

Hello from the Brits to our longest standing American Allies

This is a carboat [used to be a car] that we made to raise money for Help for Heroes [for our wounded service personnel coming back from Afghanistan]. We're about to take it 30km across to Scotland and I'd be interested to know what you think her chances are...?

Included are some links to our previous two voyages on youtube - yeah we're nutty Brits but it's for a good cause have a look at the videos for yourself :coastie: - all taking place in Loyal Northern Ireland

++http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kztB-WpEl7A]The Copeland Islands Trip

++http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87lHnkRQ_Fk]The Sea Trial




Bru

No hot links- See 'Discussion Forum Basics' located top of the page. Thanks

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bru...... the local sheriff is going to come and "whack your pee-pee" for the hot link... city ordanance, and the sign at the head of town, says "no hot links allowed", them that dismiss/ignore the law are subject to arrest, prosecution, a fine and forced to pay the cost of all drinks at the local saloon. Then they'll most likely beat the schit out of you and run you out of town, minus any monies you may have had - oh, and they'll shoot your horse too.

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Originally posted by m551sheridan:
bru...... the local sheriff is going to come and "whack your pee-pee" for the hot link... city ordanance, and the sign at the head of town, says "no hot links allowed", them that dismiss/ignore the law are subject to arrest, prosecution, a fine and forced to pay the cost of all drinks at the local saloon. Then they'll most likely beat the schit out of you and run you out of town, minus any monies you may have had - oh, and they'll shoot your horse too.

Gee Tank! Kinda rough on the FNG ain'tcha?

Bru I know you really mean well but ya'll really do need to read ahd heed the Terms of Use statment. But on a good note, I home ya make it, that water up north is pert near ice water. I really do hope you understand redneck.

Sheridan, as Gen RE Lee once said,

'The whole Union army does not make me tremble'

Hope you enjoyed the videos - sorry about the links but we're not selling anything or even advertising so I hope that sheriff should he descent on my shack door will be understanding and as you yanks hopefully 'not run me out of town'

Best regards from across the Pond from the Allies

Bru

'I really do hope you understand redneck.'

I am honoured to be considered a redneck - cheers for the heads up SGT - like I said I hope they understand the sentiment, the comedy and the fact that it's for the boys standing post beside yours.

Bru

Bru let me take this time to say the one time I got to see your island I enjoyed it, spend a weekend in Yeovlton, by the RN air station.

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Originally posted by SGTBJH:
Bru let me take this time to say the one time I got to see your island I enjoyed it, spend a weekend in Yeovlton, by the RN air station.

I spent an entire month driving through your southern states and was overwhelmed by US hospitality. You are the friendliest country I have ever been in

bru.... I did enjoy the links, pretty ballsy of those boys... best way to do lnks is to add "something" in front of, or behind to make it a "cold" link.. that way the sheriff will pay you no-nevermind, lessen ya can't pay yer tab at the local pub.
I would have liked to see/visit your country. Maybe one day, and welcome to these forums.

Sheridan, do you think they'll pull the post? Didn't mean any harm - duh didn't read the instr though...How do I put something in front?

Bru

bru... as a side note. Over in the general forums there's a place called Cafe' Rene, drop in and introduce yourself. Here in the Social talk area the most fun areas are "The Manly Thread" - where plots against the wommenz usually takes place and "The womanly thread" is where we gather to beg the ladies for good food, goodies and help cleaning up our place... Barry and I, it is said, live as if we're in a cave or something. Do visit the General forums, Point/Counterpoint and In the News forums and do not be affraid to add your shillings worth.

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Originally posted by brubaker19:
Sheridan, do you think they'll pull the post? Didn't mean any harm - duh didn't read the instr though...How do I put something in front?

Bru

Bru...... I'm computer stupid but because you're the originator of the thread I believe you can go and edit it... see what looks like a folder and a pencil erasure at the bottom right corner? Next to the yellow triangle? Go to your original post, click the erasure thingie and then you can edit those links by adding an++ or a ** in front of them.. that will make them cold. And no, the sheriff will not pull the links, they'll just make em cold for ya and jap-slap ya across the head a couple times. And you can just call me tank if you want... most do.

Tank it has been an honour sir. I will call into cafe rene sometime Glad you enjoyed the movies - 30 clicks in rough waters will be quite an ask but we'll make it...count on it. Semper Fi

PS boys if you have facebook or something - spread the word - we're heading out in 2 weeks

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Originally posted by brubaker19:
Sheridan, do you think they'll pull the post? Didn't mean any harm - duh didn't read the instr though...How do I put something in front?

Bru

No worries, Bru. I'm not going to pull the post. Fixed the links for you.

My bet, is on you lads! Well done.

Please keep us posted, and stop by and visit us often.

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Originally posted by pipedreamsandbabies:
My bet, is on you lads! Well done.

Please keep us posted, and stop by and visit us often.

Thanks pipes, tank was right - you guys are ok.
As Kennedy once said 'only those who dare greatly can every achieve greatly'

neatO ~ please keep us posted on your journey!!

I saw a car-boat once in Annapolis, Maryland. It looked like a 1960’s Corvair; drove out of the water, right up the ramp, and away. . .

Welcome Bru ~ you’ve been sitting in the parking-lot (top of the boards) for a bit.
I need to sign-off. . .

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Originally posted by MissU2:
Welcome Bru ~ you’ve been sitting in the parking-lot (top of the boards) for a bit.
I need to sign-off. . .

Think it's because I enjoy chatting with you yanks

'If you want democracy somebodies gotta pay for it' - it's not usually the Politicans....

'If you want democracy somebodies gotta pay for it' - it's not usually the Politicans....[/QUOTE]
Ain't that the bloody truth! The pufters!

I would rather make the trip in this.

Its a U.S. Army LARC60 amphibious lighter. About 62 ft long, 26 ft wide and 19 ft high.
Empty speed on water:7.5 mph, land 15mph. It doesn't exactly turn on a dime at 75ft.
Range on water is 75 miles, 150 miles on land.
I have ridden on them several times when I was stationed at Ft Story, Va.