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    Quote Originally Posted by Guntruck View Post
    We are talking beer, right?
    No that was the Doombar Ale. The Bristols were just floating by as I recollect.

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    All hail to the ale. But someone better bring Bangkok to play


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    All hail to the ale. But someone better bring Bangkok to play


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikkifriend View Post
    All hail to the ale. But someone better bring Bangkok to play
    Don't forget a small glass of wine for the ladies

    The whole city, or just a few of them?
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Guntruck View Post
    Don't forget a small glass of wine for the ladies

    The whole city, or just a few of them?
    Bl******* ,predicted text for Bangkok read bang


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    You know I don't travel without it.....might also have an expansion pack or 3 by then too!

    Quote Originally Posted by tikkifriend View Post
    Bl******* ,predicted text for Bangkok read bang
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Excellent neil , will you be shooting from the hip this year


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

  8. #208

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    Definitely 1 perhaps both, you never know.
    Quote Originally Posted by tikkifriend View Post
    Excellent neil , will you be shooting from the hip this year
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    I'll be shooting out of the bar if this is the standard of jestation.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    1st on the left, 2nd right, any trap will do WingCo. Just remember to flush.
    See you on the Dark Side......

  11. #211

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    Bloody predictive text! Jestation should have read "Jokes from Thailand."

    Kyte.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    Bloody predictive text! Jestation should have read "Jokes from Thailand."

    Kyte.
    Touche Rob


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

  13. #213

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    Doncaster games lists have been updated.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    I will be posting an update for Sunday shortly, breaking news.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    I will be posting an update for Sunday shortly, breaking news.
    Is it wor Jackie Charlton coming to Donnie?,


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

  16. #216

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    Check the Doncaster 2017 Games thread, all is now posted.
    See you on the Dark Side......

  17. #217

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    Looks fantastic, thanks to you Neil and all those that are making this possible.

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    I will also add my thanks to you Neil and the rest of my team who make this event run like a well tuned Merlin engine every year, just without making all the associated noise. They allow me to stand back and just admire the smooth running of the mechanism, as befits an old giffer.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Could all attendees please look at the additional games for Saturday and let me know if they would like to add their names to the empty slots.

    We have:
    WW1 1:1-3 slots.
    WW1 2:2-4 slots.
    WW1 3 (Sink von der Tann): Full.
    Battle of Britain 1: 4-8 slots.
    Battle of Britain 2: 1-5 slots.
    Battle of Britain 3: 3-7 slots.
    Convoy Attack (WW2): 8-10 slots.
    Dieppe (WW2): 3 slots.
    Abukir Bay (SoG): 1 slot.
    Pirates (SoG): 1 slot.
    Lissa (SoG): 3 slots.

    If all those already playing games but have not put themsleves down for Dieppe, Convoy Attack or Lissa we could fill most of those empty slots.

    I am still waiting for 4 definate attendees to comfirm any slots and another 6+, who may yet get there but cannot confirm yet due to work or life comittments, so they could potentially fill up games even more.

    Spread the word, especially at shows to forum members, even if they can only get for 1 day, or half a day, it will be worth it.

    Neil
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Breaking News:

    Guntruck (Steve) has organised a painting competition for this year.

    Painting Competition – Rules of Engagement

    • Open to WW1 two-seater aircraft, including floatplanes/seaplanes
    • 1/144 scale, any manufacturer
    • Must be painted between now and Doncaster
    • Authentic colour schemes – no pink Bristols! (No ships! No Triplanes!)
    • Entries must not be shown on the Forum until after Doncaster

    Voters pick 3 aircraft; 3 points for first choice, two points for second choice, one point for third choice. The voting slips will be provided and the tallying up of results (before the evening beverages start flowing!). Mrs Guntruck will provide independent adjudication.

    Timing – competition opens 9am Saturday, voting opens 12.05 pm, closes 5.00pm. Winner(s) announced at meal Saturday night
    See you on the Dark Side......

  22. #222

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    But Tim has bought all the float planes available


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikkifriend View Post
    But Tim has bought all the float planes available
    I bally-well have not!

    I don't do float planes (apart from the obligatory one-of-each for Series completion, plus one-of-each "spare" - that's only 6!!!!)
    <Oh, and the dozen Italian ones that came as part of a super-cheap job lot, owing to having damaged boxes..........................>
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Helmut View Post
    I bally-well have not!

    I don't do float planes (apart from the obligatory one-of-each for Series completion, plus one-of-each "spare" - that's only 6!!!!)
    <Oh, and the dozen Italian ones that came as part of a super-cheap job lot, owing to having damaged boxes..........................>
    See the truth does set you free


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Helmut View Post
    I bally-well have not!

    I don't do float planes (apart from the obligatory one-of-each for Series completion, plus one-of-each "spare" - that's only 6!!!!)
    <Oh, and the dozen Italian ones that came as part of a super-cheap job lot, owing to having damaged boxes..........................>
    See the truth does set you free


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikkifriend View Post
    But Tim has bought all the float planes available
    Doesn't have to be a floatplane, but there again there might be a Tim-sponsored shortage of any two-seater.
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Guntruck View Post
    Doesn't have to be a floatplane, but there again there might be a Tim-sponsored shortage of any two-seater.
    Cruel Steve ,


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Painting competition expanded:

    Painting Competition – Rules of Engagement

    Part 1 World War 1:


    • Open to WW1 two-seater aircraft, including floatplanes/seaplanes
    • 1/144 scale, any manufacturer
    • Must be painted between now and Doncaster
    • Authentic colour schemes – no pink Bristols!
    • Entries must not be shown on the Forum until after Doncaster

    Voters pick 3 aircraft; 3 points for first choice, two points for second choice, one point for third choice. The voting slips will be provided and the tallying up of results (before the evening beverages start flowing!). Mrs Guntruck will provide independent adjudication.

    Part 2 Sails of Glory:

    Class 1 - Any Ares ship that has been either repainted or converted. The submitted ship to state the original ship and the conversion ship name.

    Class 2 - Any other sea going vessel (Sails of Glory type) that has been assembled (If kit form) and painted, not greater than 1/72nd scale (ie must be 1/100, 1/600. 1/1000 etc or points imbetween)

    • Must be painted between now and Doncaster
    • Entries must not be shown on the Sails Forum until after Doncaster

    Voters pick 3 boats in each category; 3 points for first choice, two points for second choice, one point for third choice. The voting slips will be provided and the tallying up of results (before the evening beverages start flowing!).

    Timing – competition opens 9am Saturday, voting opens 12.05 pm, closes 5.00pm. Winner(s) of the Boaty McBoatface Award announced at meal Saturday night
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    Painting competition expanded:

    Painting Competition – Rules of Engagement

    Timing – competition opens 9am Saturday, voting opens 12.05 pm, closes 5.00pm. Winner(s) of the Boaty McBoatface Award announced at meal Saturday night
    These timings are also for the aircraft painting competition, although I must think up a better name than the 'Planey McPlaneface award'.

    And if you need to buy a boat to paint, at least Tim won't have bought up all existing stocks
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Guntruck View Post
    These timings are also for the aircraft painting competition, although I must think up a better name than the 'Planey McPlaneface award'.
    Awwwwww!

    I rather like it................
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    And one completely different news: May be my friend will join us too - she lives in London, but when I told her about my trip to Doncaster, she started to think about trip to Yorkshire. Her father is a pilot in east part of the Czech Republic

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    Good news Daniel, she will be more than welcome. I am assuming of course she plays too?
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    The more the merrier Dan


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    hi all

    This is the last call for 2017 pin badges, it is intended to order this week so Wednesday is the last day, after that if you not on the list no badge

    currently I have the following orders

    Boney10 x 2
    Maverick x1
    Aardvark1430 x1
    Tikkifriend x1
    Dan-Sam x1
    Flying officer Kyte x3
    Skafloc x3
    Flying Helmut x2
    Jager x1
    Clipper1801 x1
    Brambo x1
    Guntruck x2
    John Biggles x4
    Rebel x1
    Hedeby x1
    We currently standing at 25

    option B


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    Badges have been indented for so we now just need to await delivery.
    Final cost is Ł7.50 per badge, this is due to the two colours on the scroll, cost more but looks better, only this and the 2018 badge will be special after that back to basics which should bring diwn the cost again.

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    Thanks for that Chris.
    Do you need the money up front?
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Maverick is the one who is making the order, the plan was to collect the cash upon delivery of the badges to the individuals concerned at Doncaster.
    The extra cost is due to having the scroll in Black enamel with white enamel showing through rather than the metal as previous.
    Next year 2018 the scroll will be white ( peace) with black writing after that back to blue as per the 2014 badge, if we want to continue that is.

    Just to point out why the different colours

    2014 Blue. Aerodrome Colour
    2015 Green ( To the green fields beyond )
    2016 Red (The Somme battles )
    2017 Black ( Black September- including Blood April... black days for the Entente aircrews)
    2018 White ( Peace)

    Possibly a special for 2019 as fighting still ongoing in 1919 in Russia and Poland that allied planrs and troops took part but nothing planned as yet.
    That was the idea behind the badges plus a keepsake for our get togethers

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    Perhaps the 2019 badges should be red and white then?

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    I regret that, due to some family issues, I will not now be able to attend the Doncaster weekend

    On the plus side though this does mean there's a room going at the Premier Inn now

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    Sorry to hear that Dave.
    Hope it is nothing serious.
    How will we manage without our Steely Commodore for the Battle of the Nile?
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    You will be missed Dave, take care.

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    That's a shame. I was looking forward to catching the lurgy from you again
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    Sorry to hear the news Dave, will have a chat at Thornbury

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    I have just received a PM from Karl, and despite his recent tragedy, he has taken time out to reassure us that he still intends to visit Doncaster this September.
    I know you will all join myself in sending him our best wishes at this difficult time.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Hey lads. I temptatively booked in Beechfield House for the duration of the meetup. Just need to check my flights now, but bringing only myself and some clothes so I hope I still can participate!
    Last edited by PonchoLatour; 07-31-2017 at 06:55.
    ŤUp there the world is divided into bastards and suckers. Make your choice.ť D. Robinson


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    You will be more than welcome Alfonso, especially so as the first ever emissary from the Netherlands.
    Do get in touch with Neil Skaflock re available games.

    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    You will be more than welcome Alfonso, especially so as the first ever emissary from the Netherlands.
    Do get in touch with Neil Skaflock re available games.

    Rob.
    Hmmm Rob, and where do you think I come from, hey hey, what what ... I thought you of all people knew in what country The Hague is ...
    cheers,
    Guus
    "zet 'm op ... witte muizen !" (strijdkreet van 1e JaVa, Luchtvaart Afdeling, Nederland 1940)
    "let's go get them ... white mice !" (battlecry of the 1st Fighter Group, Army Air Force, Netherlands 1940)

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    Good job I ordered a Dutch flag along with the rest then Guss.
    I already PM'ed Alfonso with an apology for the mistake.
    Last time I read the list of attendees you were only a maybe. Then I checked the games available for seeing where we could place him and there your name was all over the place.
    I am very sorry for getting it round my neck.
    I can only plead stress, and my recent illness for taking my eye off the ball, which I hope your Ladies Football team does not do!
    Best wishes and see you in September.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    Good job I ordered a Dutch flag along with the rest then Guss.
    I already PM'ed Alfonso with an apology for the mistake.
    Last time I read the list of attendees you were only a maybe. Then I checked the games available for seeing where we could place him and there your name was all over the place.
    I am very sorry for getting it round my neck.
    I can only plead stress, and my recent illness for taking my eye off the ball, which I hope your Ladies Football team does not do!
    Best wishes and see you in September.
    Rob.
    Hey Rob,
    apologies accepted, no harm done, we will drink some jenever (old for you IIRC ?) in Doncaster to celebrate
    cheers,
    Guus
    "zet 'm op ... witte muizen !" (strijdkreet van 1e JaVa, Luchtvaart Afdeling, Nederland 1940)
    "let's go get them ... white mice !" (battlecry of the 1st Fighter Group, Army Air Force, Netherlands 1940)

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    I look forward to that Guus.
    Had my first drink for five days last night.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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