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by [old] Parky
January 13th, 2006, 6:33 am
Forum: Posts from old forum
Topic: Forum Flyers
Replies: 56
Views: 35246

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Beth - Welcome aboard!<br /><br />Nigel will not be joining us for this challenge. He does not do "rating 20" stuff as he's got a suspect back. He will be joining us for subsequent challenges if they are "safer".<br /><br />Parky
by [old] Parky
January 12th, 2006, 12:38 pm
Forum: Posts from old forum
Topic: Forum Flyers
Replies: 56
Views: 35246

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Steve,<br /><br />The deed has been done - I even managed to nudge us up a place or two!<br /><br />We don't want Stephen Edwards on board - he's a a high rating slacker these days. Mind you, he has a good excuse - he's just become a father again, aged 54!<br /><br />We need Nigel to rejoin us - he'...
by [old] Parky
January 12th, 2006, 6:59 am
Forum: Posts from old forum
Topic: Forum Flyers
Replies: 56
Views: 35246

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Steve,<br /><br />Good to see your rapier wit and charm have survived the ageing process!<br /><br />You've talked me into it. What do I have to do?<br /><br />Parky
by [old] Parky
January 11th, 2006, 10:06 am
Forum: Posts from old forum
Topic: Forum Flyers
Replies: 56
Views: 35246

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Scott Samuels ("Scooby") was also on the team that day. Mel Harbour also rings a bell, but can't be sure.
by [old] Parky
January 11th, 2006, 9:52 am
Forum: Posts from old forum
Topic: Forum Flyers
Replies: 56
Views: 35246

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Have you ever seen "Space Cowboys"? I think a revival of the Flyers would be like that.<br /><br />The original team (BIRC 2001) was<br /><br />Yours truly<br />Nigel (of replay fame)<br />Roadrunner<br />Steve G<br />Andrew Dann<br />Canoeist<br />Plus two others - memory fails me<br /><br />Can an...
by [old] Parky
March 2nd, 2005, 6:44 am
Forum: Posts from old forum
Topic: Tuesday's 10k
Replies: 2
Views: 1705

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Well I'm glad everyone else got to row. My internet connection went down as we were coming under "starter's orders" and I was left to row my 10k in splendid isolation.<br /><br />I was exceptionally annoyed, and took out my frustrations on the first 5k. My intention was to row the whole piece at 20s...
by [old] Parky
February 24th, 2005, 11:53 am
Forum: Posts from old forum
Topic: Altitude And Air Resistance
Replies: 252
Views: 84411

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Tom R - Thanks for the welcome back.<br /><br />I kept saying "No! Don't do it" as I typed but I was overwhelmed with this feeling that I could change John's mind. Of course, as soon as I hit the "Add reply" button this feeling disappeared, and I realised that I had just wasted another twenty minute...
by [old] Parky
February 24th, 2005, 6:23 am
Forum: Posts from old forum
Topic: Altitude And Air Resistance
Replies: 252
Views: 84411

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I resolved some months ago never to get involved in a Rupp Thread, but I can resist no more, as this thread has proved to be the best entertainment since Steffi Graf retired from tennis.<br /><br />Here's my modest contribution...<br /><br />When undertaking athletic events at altitudes above sea le...