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    πŸ“ Vale of Glamorgan Model Boat Club
    6 days ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Open day event several clubs have been invited. Knap lake is only about waist deep, concrete all the way round.
    Open from 10am until 4:30.
    Car Park about 200 mtrs away, toilets and cafe about 200 mtr away. All welcome. If your in the area, drop in and have a look, we don’t bite,,, lol.

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    πŸ“ What is this called?
    1 month ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Taffrail is the correct name for the railing or fence above the deck area.

    πŸ“ The late lovely Nerys (fleet Admiral)Update on Funeral arrangements
    2 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Thank you Alice for the details of Nerys funeral and the Invite to attend . I will pass them on to other club members.
    I know a couple has already said they would like to attend.
    Regarding the eulogy at the lake side is a lovely idea. And has been put to our club where, I’m sure will be well attended.

    πŸ“ Very sad news about Nerys plus update on her final boat project
    2 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Alice, I’m so sorry to hear this news. you have lost a very good friend and partner.
    Nerys was loved by every one who met her, full of help and understanding, my condolences to you and the family.
    Ken.

    πŸ“ Friends
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Thank you Rick, it is a very nice family, probably never meet most of you, but it’s nice to know some one is always there to lend a hand in some way or another.best wishes to all who use these pages to keep in touch, for one reason or another, God bless, and have a great Christmas and new year.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Final tests
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    She looks very nice,,, a nice wide beam, she will take a fair wind.

    πŸ“ Membership
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Cheers Colin, yep they do have a magnetic attraction, not much Nerys doesn’t know about boats, and Alice fills you in on almost any topic you mention. Lovely couple..and no dought you’ve tried their sausage rolls, lovely jubbly.
    Cheers for now
    Ken

    πŸ“ Membership
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Hi all, must admit, I’m a returning member, and this is due to Nerys!! After seeing her sailing her latest creation on the Knap Lake, thank you Nerys.
    Yes I also agree, nice to see so many members on here, all ways good for help and information.
    Happy Christmas to all, and hope you all get what you want from Mr Santa...

    πŸ“ A Trip to Windermere Boat Museum
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Brilliant set of photos, thanks for sharing..

    πŸ“ lippo wind up
    6 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Thank you for the information Rowen, always been a weary of them, the more stories like yours, are valuable information, friend nearly lost his caravan charging batteries, lucky he was in it have food when they caught fire, he was able to chuck them through an open window to safety.

    Many thanks Rowen.
    Ken

    πŸ’¬ Re: Halstow
    7 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Having seen Halstow on the Knap lake, in Barry South Wales, she sails well. Don’t know if you are aware, but the timber stack is a cleverly worked box, over the top of the deck, which she can sail as a covered tarpaulin hatch barge, so Nerys can sail her with or without the wood stack. Very clever,,, well done Nerys.

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    πŸ’¬ Re: First sail
    7 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Sails look good to me... well done..

    πŸ’¬ Re: Motor Barge "Nellie" - visits Buxton
    9 months ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Looking good Nerys...sails well.

    πŸ“ At long last
    1 year ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    She looks very nice Nerys, rigging looks awesome
    Love to see her under sail someday.

    πŸ“ Brynbach
    2 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Hi can anyone give me the contact for Bryan Bach Model Boat Club please
    Many thanks
    Ken
    Chairperson
    Vgmbc.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Jules Verne
    2 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Looks very good, heat shrink??

    πŸ“ Vale of Glamorgan Model Boat Club
    2 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Hi , just to put our club

    β€œVale Of Glamorgan Model Boat Club” on the map.
    And give you an open invitation to come and visit us.

    We sail on the Knap lake in Barry, Glamorgan, South Wales. CF62 6YU.

    Our club sailing days are Saturday, and Tuesday, but are allowed to sail any day of the week Except Sunday morning between 10am, and 1pm.

    The lake has a Concrete edge, and is accessible all
    the way around, and is only about three feet deep.
    Plenty of park benches to use, and parking is on the waters edge.
    Toilets and cafes only a small walk away.

    If you fancy a trip to see for yourself, let me know and I will be only to glad to greet you.
    Contact myself if you are interested in joining us, and I will pass on your information to our club membership Secretary, membership at the moment is Β£10:00 that includes your insurance, which is a compulsory request from the council.

    We sail all types of boats, but not allowed internal combustion or steam power.
    If you are passing, come and have a chat, and a sail.

    Let this invite give you assurance of a warm welcome.

    Cheers for now
    Ken
    Chairperson, VGMBC .

    πŸ“ Vale of Glamorgan Model Boat Club
    2 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Hi all, just to say welcome back to the Knap lake in Barry South Wales
    Been a long wait, but now we’re back.
    Thanks to all members for Your patience, it’s paid off.
    See you on the water
    .ken

    πŸ“ South Wales MYC
    2 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    It is with a sad heart, that I have to say, SWMYC no longer exists. Closed last year due to increasing cost from our council to use the lake.

    πŸ“ Promotion
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Well done, keep on writing , and congratulations.

    Ken.

    πŸ“ Promotion
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Well done and congratulations,,,
    Keep up your good work.
    Ken

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    πŸ“ Promotion
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    And from me,,, congratulations to you all, well done.
    Ken

    πŸ“ Veronica
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    That was the idea in the first place. If I was to go to the AMBO meetings.
    But there again, haha, mine would be at the rear of the pack... lol.
    Cheers Nerys
    Ken,
    Stay safe both...

    πŸ“ Veronica
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Yes Nerys, grey is my intended colour, with panel seams in a darker grey.
    Cheers ,
    Ken

    πŸ“ Deans Marine LST 388
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Glad to hear you have your new kit Nerys, good luck with the build,don’t forget the pictures...
    Cheers for now.
    Ken

    πŸ’¬ Re: Russian Corvette
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Brilliant, especially as she is scratch build.
    Ken

    πŸ“ Promotion
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Hi to all new promotions, well done and congratulations, keep up with your efforts.
    Nice to read all your inputs.
    Cheers
    Ken

    πŸ“ Veronica
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Hi Nerys, all my on Veronica sails are a grey colour..
    I did not wash and stretch them before cut out.might wash or rinse them before sewing them .
    Cheers for now
    Ken

    πŸ“ The dreaded lergy
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Don’t give up your day job Doug, hehe.
    Ken.

    πŸ“ Piscataqua River Gundalow
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ KenThompson ( Lieutenant)
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    Hi Tomas, congratulations on your published work.
    We are all in the same boat,,, must keep the wife happy,, Do the garden , in my case make space and put cupboards up in what is now β€œour garage”,
    happy wife, happy life.
    This virus has hit us all, some more than others , as regards sailing.
    Still light at the end of the tunnel, ?
    Cheers for now Thomas,
    Stay safe

    Ken



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