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    Giles and Paula's Great Retirement Adventure

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    • NikN
      Nik
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      Awesome! I like the tug a lot.

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      • GilesG
        Giles
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        More than one person has commented that Nordic Tug sounds like a massage parlour….....

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        • GilesG
          Giles
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          Paula and I are in LA until Tuesday….One of my good friends, who has sailed around the world (so know a tad more than me about boats) is going to look over the boat tomorrow and make an offer on our behalf if he thinks fit.....

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          • mclaincauseyM
            mclaincausey
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            @Giles:

            More than one person has commented that Nordic Tug sounds like a massage parlour….....

            Well… as long as they make sure their hands are warm...

            Think it, be it.

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            • henry_davidH
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              @mclaincausey:

              @Giles:

              More than one person has commented that Nordic Tug sounds like a massage parlour….....

              Well… as long as they make sure their hands are warm...

              😃

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              • jerkulesJ
                jerkules
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                Woah what an amazing plan to enjoy your retirement. I sincerely hope it works out and you guys get the boat you’ve set your hearts on, even if the route isn’t as direct as you’d envisioned. I love the idea of doing something similar in the future, but the reality is I’m sick as a dog the moment I step in a boat  😃

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                • GilesG
                  Giles
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                  Our friend has just finished looking her over…..

                  👏👏

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  • S
                    sabergirl
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                    Fantastic news! I’m so excited for you two [emoji2956]

                    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                    • ManticoreM
                      Manticore
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                      Fantastic, hope this works out!

                      I crewed on a trans Atlantic Tallship race about 20 years ago and was all set to join a crew for an around-the-world race but life got in the way. Jealous of you both for embarking on this great adventure together!

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                      • AetasA
                        Aetas
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                        @Giles:

                        Our friend has just finished looking her over…..

                        Beatiful Yacht! 👏

                        Is it this one?

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                        • GilesG
                          Giles
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                          Yes, it is exactly that boat.  That video is from when the current owner bought her a year ago….

                          Pending a survey, we will buy her......

                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          • NikN
                            Nik
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                            She looks seaworthy. Really nice boat.

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                            • B
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                              Enjoyed that video.  Cool to get a feel for the layout.  Looks spacious.  Fingers crossed for a smooth sale.

                              Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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                              • AetasA
                                Aetas
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                                Just realized … there is a lot of space to hide some rods  :-X.  8).

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                                • ROmanR
                                  ROman
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                                  She looks great, best of luck.

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                                  • louisboscoL
                                    louisbosco
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                                    @Giles:

                                    Our friend has just finished looking her over…..

                                    wow amazing news!!

                                    "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                    • GilesG
                                      Giles
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                                      She's being pulled out of the water on the 17th for the survey. I'll be there to record it all….

                                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      • louisboscoL
                                        louisbosco
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                                        looking forward!!

                                        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                        • motojoboboM
                                          motojobobo
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                                          Great news! Way to keep the dream moving forward!

                                          The journey is the objective.

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                                          • GilesG
                                            Giles
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                                            Today, @The Crew and I went to look at Pilgrim.

                                            We fucking loved her.  Perhaps the most immaculate not-new boat I have ever stepped foot on.

                                            I shook on the deal with the current owner, Paula did a side deal for the 4 sets of specially made bed linen, we arranged for her to be lifted out for a survey next week.  If that goes well, and frankly I'll be amazed if she does not pass with flying colours, the boat is ours….

                                            Celebratory lunch was had here, seemed appropriate….

                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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