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    I'm glad you approve Sjors.....enjoy
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    Yes, Sjors, shame on both of us...no pictures....what can I say????? But the Belgian Ale was cold and good!!!! So all was not lost...
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    the shrouds are really looking nice and really add to the build.
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    Thanks for the pictues of the Ratline construction. I will be doing this in the near future and was wondering the same thing.....and yes it was FINE Belgian Ale.....quite outstanding.....I don't remember drinking Ale in Then Netherlands when I was there.....what would you reccomend??? Can it be bought here in the States? I figured a good Dutchman (perhaps it could be Piet) would know Ale's...and he like's Belgian......lol
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    This was an interesting item on the grounds of the fortress. Read the sign for an explanation.....
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    There are cannonball holes and bulllet holes in many of the walls. The first wall was where they held the firing squads....bad place to wind up....
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    This is for you Sjors, we are in St. Augustine, Florida. This is the site of the oldest city and fortress in the United States....circa 1655 AD. This is the Castille San Marcos.
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    Hi Adam, glad you enjoyed....yes this is a marvelously Grand Tour! Very fortunate to be able to do this.....
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    Hi Grant, yeah, sorry ..... can't believe we overlooked the picture thing, Piet's was laying right next to his submarine, and even he forgot.....gettin old! suffer from CRS...
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    Piet, here's a picture of our humble abode, here in St. Augustine.
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    Hi Piet, the hatches really seem to have worked out well. Probably with some use the hinges will soften up. Here's hoping you can get a good twist on the exhaust shrouds. It didn't seem like you need a whole lot of twist, and maybe you can undercut it with your sander to make it match up with the curves. Nice to see things come together after seeing the pieces first. Looking good my friend, and I'm sure that Sjors appreciated the pictures, I know I did.
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    Well, today was another of those remarkable days due to the MSW Forum. We are in St. Augustine, Florida, and met with Piet and his lovely Admiral Gwen. We got to see his ship, as well as his 0-19 submarine and hear his amazing stories of surviving WWII. For anyone who doesn't know of him, you need to check out his Dutch Submarine O-19 and read the history behind it. His father served on her and that is just the beginning of the story. He recounts parts of the war that most people either don't know or have tried to forget. As a child POW in a Japanese concentration camp he is blessed to be alive and have survived it. An amazing gentleman, that I feel honored to have been able to meet and bend an elbow of fine Belgium Ale, and see and hear his amazing stories. Once again, the power of this Forum, has brought together people who otherwise would never have a reason to have crossed paths. Unfortunately, we got so engulfed in conversation, I forgot to get my camera out and take pictures.....sorry Sjors,
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    Hi Kim, yes Dave, Fran, Diane and I thoroughly enjoyed our brief time together. Thank you for your comments. Today, we're in St. Augustine, Fl and we met with Piet and his wife Gwen and got to view his models. This Forum is remarkable for bringing people together with a common interest.....model ships and boats....
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    Hello Sjors, well, today we got to meet one of your fellow Dutchmen....and his lovely Admiral. We met with Piet and Gwen, and bent an elbow of fine Belgium Ale and exchanged sea stories...(or air stories in Piet's case). Had a wonderful time and learned a lot of WWII history. His story is remarkable. His 0-19 is truly a work of art and I feel honored to have been able to see it and understand it's story. Quite an expierience and only through MSW could this have been possible. Once again the power of this Forum shines through.
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    Hi Piet, it took me until now to finish reading your extensive log. Very nice indeed. I look forward to seeing the real thing this afternoon. See you then.
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    Hi Piet, I just found the link to your build. This is a magnificent ship. I look forward to seeing it in person. I'm sure it is much more impressive than photographs can capture. Hope to see you soon.
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    the details are what counts, unfortunately when it comes to cannons and carronades it is so repititious you never think you'll get through it...keep it up
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    Thanks Richard, it has been an adventure, and I'm glad I can share the ride with the Forum
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    thanks Grant, yes it was much fun, as I'm sure your's was also...glad to see you back in the yard...
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    Hello Sjors, I am now in St. Augustine, Florida. Should be here until Friday. If you will build a bridge from here to The Netherlands, I will be there shortly.....With your building skills you should have it finished in a week or two, then I can come see you. While you are at it go ahead and make the bride to the UK and I can see Mobbsie too.
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    Hi Dan, I have just now discovered you log. Somehow I guess I never found it when scanning the site. I am totally fascinated at your skills and abilities. Quite a project and I'll be following it closely.
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    Welcome home Grant, glad you made it safely. I also was able to meet up with another member of the forum Dave (lambsk) and his Admiral Fran. Wonderful experiences aren't they....to be able to connect with someone else involved in our "insanity". I have friends in Austrailia and hope to visit someday. It's on the "bucket list". Time to get back to work....holiday is over....
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    Hello Henry, hope you are doing well. Just to let you know, we met up with Dave (lambsk) and Fran today for lunch. We both have very fond memories of meeting you, and our tour.
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    Ah, very good Sjors, now I get the picture. Just as you did, I got to meet another of our members today. We met Dave (lambsk) and his Admiral Fran for lunch in Charleston, South Carolina today. Amazing how the forum can bring people together whose paths probably would have no reason to cross otherwise. Absolutely amazing. Thanks for the pictures
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    Very nice Wayne, and yes Shaz you should visit New England it will be a very worthwhile experience.

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