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💬 Re: 2. Reine des Vents
59 minutes ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney (
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Hello everyone,
Tonight I have decided to finally start with the renewal.
At first I wanted to give the repair a try, but I had to realize that a completely new version would definitely be better.
So full speed ahead and away with the bent and defective ones
parts.
Now there is a yawning void in the hull again. First of all, I put some rough thoughts down on paper and then prepare them for the laser cutter in the Cad.
I'll put my feet up for today and continue tomorrow. .
Read you soon,
Your Michel-C.
Tonight I have decided to finally start with the renewal.
At first I wanted to give the repair a try, but I had to realize that a completely new version would definitely be better.
So full speed ahead and away with the bent and defective ones
parts.
Now there is a yawning void in the hull again. First of all, I put some rough thoughts down on paper and then prepare them for the laser cutter in the Cad.
I'll put my feet up for today and continue tomorrow. .
Read you soon,
Your Michel-C.
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💬 Re: 1. Sylvie (ex Lotse / Graupner)
7 hours ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Hello model friends,
The repair on this boat has been successfully completed and is now ready for the test run.
I have also replaced the controller with a Spektrum DX4e.
This means that my grandchildren and family members will be able to cruise around when other of my boats are already in the water.
Now the sailboat will experience the same, but there are a few problems to be solved.
Swiss motto: “Grind abe and dure”
translated for you : “Head down and through!”
Until the next report, see you there
Your Michel-C.
The repair on this boat has been successfully completed and is now ready for the test run.
I have also replaced the controller with a Spektrum DX4e.
This means that my grandchildren and family members will be able to cruise around when other of my boats are already in the water.
Now the sailboat will experience the same, but there are a few problems to be solved.
Swiss motto: “Grind abe and dure”
translated for you : “Head down and through!”
Until the next report, see you there
Your Michel-C.
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💬 Re: "Turtle"
6 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Beautiful model, also the second one!
Michel-C.
Beautiful model, also the second one!
Michel-C.
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📝 Question of the Day?
7 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Dave. . .
Take it easy, the best way!!!
👍👌🤣🤣🤣🤣
Michel-C.
Take it easy, the best way!!!
👍👌🤣🤣🤣🤣
Michel-C.
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📝 Question of the Day?
7 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Raumschott heisst es bei uns . . Close reach 🤔🤔🤔
Englischsprachige, komplizierte Sprache!
Room bulkhead is our name . . Close reach 🤔🤔🤔🤔
English language, complicated language!
😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫. Michel-C.
Englischsprachige, komplizierte Sprache!
Room bulkhead is our name . . Close reach 🤔🤔🤔🤔
English language, complicated language!
😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫. Michel-C.
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💬 Re: 2. Reine des Vents
8 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Hi Alessandro!
Photos will follow when the entire fitting has been removed.
Today is Sunday, shipyard closed.
Legs in the air, klaro?
Bb Michel-C.
Photos will follow when the entire fitting has been removed.
Today is Sunday, shipyard closed.
Legs in the air, klaro?
Bb Michel-C.
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💬 Re: 2. Reine des Vents
9 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Hello everyone,
My little ‘Queen of the Winds’ is now on the operating table. I've been thinking that the whole interior needs to be removed and rebuilt.
This is the best solution for me. 😏😏😏
I have received a number of tips from other modellers on this site which I will now put to good use.
A hearty ‘Merçi beaucoup’ to all those who have given me tips!
Keep your fingers crossed for me! And if anyone wants to contribute to the build, go ahead!
I love your ideas!
Your Michel-C.
Ps: The braided nylon cord is made from recycled material, let's see if this was a good idea. A very small contribution to ‘Gen Z’. 😊😊😊
My little ‘Queen of the Winds’ is now on the operating table. I've been thinking that the whole interior needs to be removed and rebuilt.
This is the best solution for me. 😏😏😏
I have received a number of tips from other modellers on this site which I will now put to good use.
A hearty ‘Merçi beaucoup’ to all those who have given me tips!
Keep your fingers crossed for me! And if anyone wants to contribute to the build, go ahead!
I love your ideas!
Your Michel-C.
Ps: The braided nylon cord is made from recycled material, let's see if this was a good idea. A very small contribution to ‘Gen Z’. 😊😊😊
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💬 Re: 4. Fishing boat "Aline"
9 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Hi Alessandro,
Thanks for the words of praise, but I didn't take any photos.
I would still be at work!
As already mentioned, the sailing ship and the Yacht Commodore ‘Michelle’ are waiting to be reworked in my shipyard.
But I will make the effort to take some photos.
Although the little ‘Sylvie’ is active, I wanted to have a second ship. Two grandchildren, . . two boats, right?
See you soon!
Michel-C.
Ps: Alinghi support me! 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for the words of praise, but I didn't take any photos.
I would still be at work!
As already mentioned, the sailing ship and the Yacht Commodore ‘Michelle’ are waiting to be reworked in my shipyard.
But I will make the effort to take some photos.
Although the little ‘Sylvie’ is active, I wanted to have a second ship. Two grandchildren, . . two boats, right?
See you soon!
Michel-C.
Ps: Alinghi support me! 🤣🤣🤣
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💬 Re: 2. Reine des Vents
9 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Hi all, hi Ronald!
Now I will remove the whole thing, reinforce it, use the new braided nylon rope and hope that the change will now withstand the mountain sea winds!!!
Information for you will follow, but first tidy up the tinkering cellar.
We had a damp problem in the house, but after cleaning the soakaway everything is back to normal.
Everyone in the house tidied up their cellars and got rid of old, musty things, which is also important.
Give me some time until the next message, 😵💫😵💫😵💫
Your Michel -C.
Now I will remove the whole thing, reinforce it, use the new braided nylon rope and hope that the change will now withstand the mountain sea winds!!!
Information for you will follow, but first tidy up the tinkering cellar.
We had a damp problem in the house, but after cleaning the soakaway everything is back to normal.
Everyone in the house tidied up their cellars and got rid of old, musty things, which is also important.
Give me some time until the next message, 😵💫😵💫😵💫
Your Michel -C.
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💬 Re: 4. Fishing boat "Aline"
9 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Hello friends . . from near and far, ☺️
The cutter has just left the shipyard.
New shaft, new propeller and new engine
all tested and ready for the next deployment next week.
and now just like at the doctor's:
‘ next one please!’
Michel C.
Ps: „Reine des Vents„ . . . . is the next patient.
The cutter has just left the shipyard.
New shaft, new propeller and new engine
all tested and ready for the next deployment next week.
and now just like at the doctor's:
‘ next one please!’
Michel C.
Ps: „Reine des Vents„ . . . . is the next patient.
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💬 Re: 4. Fishing boat "Aline"
10 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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🫢☺️😌😌
So much praise?
Thank you very much!
Michel-C
Ps: @Alessandro
I received a 3mm steel rod from a club colleague . . At home I had to realise . .this was hardened! 🤣🤣 . . S**t!
cut an M3 in hardened steel!!!
🙈🙈🙈🙈
So much praise?
Thank you very much!
Michel-C
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I received a 3mm steel rod from a club colleague . . At home I had to realise . .this was hardened! 🤣🤣 . . S**t!
cut an M3 in hardened steel!!!
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💬 Re: 4. Fishing boat "Aline"
11 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Hi Herman
The drive shaft is 3mm and the tube 5mm
I'm already working on the new drive shaft. 👍🙄
It's just an older model
Get back to you soon . .
Michel-C
The drive shaft is 3mm and the tube 5mm
I'm already working on the new drive shaft. 👍🙄
It's just an older model
Get back to you soon . .
Michel-C
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💬 Re: 4. Fishing boat "Aline"
11 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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OMG, dear friends,
Unfortunately, my last trip with the cutter was a failure.
See Forum propshaft lubrication . . . 😏
At that time, 3mm drive shafts were still used, which are now only available in 4mm.
In addition, the stern tube is slightly bent and I will also replace the engine.
It is definitely an old power guzzler. . . ☹️☹️☹️
Has anyone ever had this experience and had to replace the whole drive shaft with a larger one?
questions upon questions!
Thank you in advance for any tips and tricks
Your desperate Michel-C.
😔😔😔😔
Unfortunately, my last trip with the cutter was a failure.
See Forum propshaft lubrication . . . 😏
At that time, 3mm drive shafts were still used, which are now only available in 4mm.
In addition, the stern tube is slightly bent and I will also replace the engine.
It is definitely an old power guzzler. . . ☹️☹️☹️
Has anyone ever had this experience and had to replace the whole drive shaft with a larger one?
questions upon questions!
Thank you in advance for any tips and tricks
Your desperate Michel-C.
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📝 propshafts lubrications
14 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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propshafts lubrications . . . and other concerns
Hello friends,
Once again small branches have blown into the water at our “pond”.
Saturday, I was at the pond with my grandson and two boats had wooden parts wedged in and the drive shaft was slightly bent . .
Cutters Aline and Michelle (Commodore Graupner) now have to go to the shipyard!
The “Reine des Vent” is also finished and is waiting for a braided sail rope!
And I wanted so much to continue working on the Mississippi steamer; well, what the heck!
I'm retired ... and you have a lot of time on your hands if you're not married to a vacation technician like she!!!
I love my wife and that makes it even harder for me.
Greetings from a crazy hobbyist, your Michel-C.
Hello friends,
Once again small branches have blown into the water at our “pond”.
Saturday, I was at the pond with my grandson and two boats had wooden parts wedged in and the drive shaft was slightly bent . .
Cutters Aline and Michelle (Commodore Graupner) now have to go to the shipyard!
The “Reine des Vent” is also finished and is waiting for a braided sail rope!
And I wanted so much to continue working on the Mississippi steamer; well, what the heck!
I'm retired ... and you have a lot of time on your hands if you're not married to a vacation technician like she!!!
I love my wife and that makes it even harder for me.
Greetings from a crazy hobbyist, your Michel-C.
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📝 Question of the Day?
16 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Puuuuuuuh!!
What do you call the sail that is used to propel the boat when sailing against the wind?
Am I right in saying this?
Against the wind, i.e. close to the wind (max. 40-45 degrees) is usually the mainsail and the jib or, if there is less wind, the genoa.
Right or wrong? Explain it to me landlubber . . . . (Freshwater captain)
Best greetings, your
Michel-C.
What do you call the sail that is used to propel the boat when sailing against the wind?
Am I right in saying this?
Against the wind, i.e. close to the wind (max. 40-45 degrees) is usually the mainsail and the jib or, if there is less wind, the genoa.
Right or wrong? Explain it to me landlubber . . . . (Freshwater captain)
Best greetings, your
Michel-C.
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💬 Re: My Rau IX is finished
19 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Hello Wolle!
May I ask if you are retired and have so much free time?
My wife helps me sometimes, but often likes to go on a little trip. . .
☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️
Winter is definitely coming.
Lg Michel-C
May I ask if you are retired and have so much free time?
My wife helps me sometimes, but often likes to go on a little trip. . .
☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️
Winter is definitely coming.
Lg Michel-C
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💬 Re: My Rau IX is finished
19 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Hey Wolle!
From the holidays I wish you toitoitoitoi for your maiden voyage,
I have no words for your work!
Congratulations!
holiday mode greetings
Michel-C.
Ps: When travelling, the WLan is sometimes total crap. .
From the holidays I wish you toitoitoitoi for your maiden voyage,
I have no words for your work!
Congratulations!
holiday mode greetings
Michel-C.
Ps: When travelling, the WLan is sometimes total crap. .
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💬 Re: Sister boat to Forties shore model by PBM models
23 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Oh Stephen . . .
Is the ship in the background the Bugsier from Graupner?
Greetings Michel-C.
Is the ship in the background the Bugsier from Graupner?
Greetings Michel-C.
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📝 Back to my workshop
25 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Hey EdW!
Nice to hear something like that from you! Good luck and have fun!
Best wishes, Michel-C
Nice to hear something like that from you! Good luck and have fun!
Best wishes, Michel-C
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📝 Question of the Day?
26 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Fischers Fritz fischt frische Fische, frische Fische fischt Fischers Fritz . .
Ok???
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Fischers Fritz fischt frische Fische, frische Fische fischt Fischers Fritz . .
Ok???
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📝 propshafts lubrications
26 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Hi Maurice,
Dies war vor 6 Jahren . . .bist Du noch dabei??
Gruss Michel-C.
Dies war vor 6 Jahren . . .bist Du noch dabei??
Gruss Michel-C.
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27 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Yeep Ronald!
I have written to him several times but have not yet received any information.
Thanks!
Michel-C.
PS:I have just sent him another e-mail. Let's be surprised!
I have written to him several times but have not yet received any information.
Thanks!
Michel-C.
PS:I have just sent him another e-mail. Let's be surprised!
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27 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Hey Wcmbc!
I had already noticed this, especially in small Switzerland where there are exactly 8 people including me.
Only one was online for a short time. I wrote to one privately.
Let's see if everyone else responds. Will target one after the other . . 🤞🤔
Read you soon, Michel-C.
PS: In our small country, it will be easier for us to meet. Press the accelerator once and you're already at the national border! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I had already noticed this, especially in small Switzerland where there are exactly 8 people including me.
Only one was online for a short time. I wrote to one privately.
Let's see if everyone else responds. Will target one after the other . . 🤞🤔
Read you soon, Michel-C.
PS: In our small country, it will be easier for us to meet. Press the accelerator once and you're already at the national border! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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📝 Caldercraft Talacre
27 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Hey Herman!
Yes, I received these as a PDF long before your offer, but unfortunately they are unusable. So I am glad that you are helping me with your plans!
In hobbyist friendship,
Michel-C.
PS: PS: I tried to print them through a photocopier at the time,
but they couldn't print them cleanly because the resolution was too coarse
But I need these for a quick look when drawing in CAD
Yes, I received these as a PDF long before your offer, but unfortunately they are unusable. So I am glad that you are helping me with your plans!
In hobbyist friendship,
Michel-C.
PS: PS: I tried to print them through a photocopier at the time,
but they couldn't print them cleanly because the resolution was too coarse
But I need these for a quick look when drawing in CAD
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📝 Caldercraft Talacre
27 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Hello Marty,
have you received the plans yet?
I'm also waiting for answers, but it's summer and many people are on holiday. I'll let you know in 2 weeks when I'm back home.
In hobbyistfriendship Michel-C.
PS: How can I return the favour for your Bugsier III plans? By continuing to look for you. . At some point a door will open for your request!
have you received the plans yet?
I'm also waiting for answers, but it's summer and many people are on holiday. I'll let you know in 2 weeks when I'm back home.
In hobbyistfriendship Michel-C.
PS: How can I return the favour for your Bugsier III plans? By continuing to look for you. . At some point a door will open for your request!
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📝 Abandoned ships / wrecks
28 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Roy, you read it . .
You see things the way I do. Also, the personal relationship with an object, no matter what kind, has turned into a throwaway society. To the chagrin of all . .
I'm sure we're all in agreement here. 😔😔😔😔
As crazy as it sounds, our Swiss lakes are full of sunken ships! Let's take Lake Constance with the steamer Säntis, which was sunk in 1933 instead of being dismantled because it was unfit to sail. Our grandfathers weren't saints either . . .
No more comments!
Read you soon!
Michel-C.
You see things the way I do. Also, the personal relationship with an object, no matter what kind, has turned into a throwaway society. To the chagrin of all . .
I'm sure we're all in agreement here. 😔😔😔😔
As crazy as it sounds, our Swiss lakes are full of sunken ships! Let's take Lake Constance with the steamer Säntis, which was sunk in 1933 instead of being dismantled because it was unfit to sail. Our grandfathers weren't saints either . . .
No more comments!
Read you soon!
Michel-C.
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💬 Re: A Fan for the Motor
29 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Man oh man! oh Rob!
All the ideas that are put forward here! Awesome!
Thank you!
See you soon, Michel-C.
All the ideas that are put forward here! Awesome!
Thank you!
See you soon, Michel-C.
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💬 Re: Hull painted
29 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Hello Trident
Only the first name is perfect! 👍👍👍👍
The candidate has 100 points!!!
Read you soon, Michel-C.
Only the first name is perfect! 👍👍👍👍
The candidate has 100 points!!!
Read you soon, Michel-C.
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📝 Abandoned ships / wrecks
29 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Hey friends!
When my son from near St Raphael / Frejus above St Tropez / France sent me this picture,
I would have liked to know how this ship's life ended.
How careless is mankind?
A shake of the head on my part.
Greetings Michel-C.
>>> Even Captain Haddock is outraged!
When my son from near St Raphael / Frejus above St Tropez / France sent me this picture,
I would have liked to know how this ship's life ended.
How careless is mankind?
A shake of the head on my part.
Greetings Michel-C.
>>> Even Captain Haddock is outraged!
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💬 Re: Bugsier III
29 days ago by 🇨🇭 Mike Stoney ( Captain)
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Hey Roy,
As far as the drive is concerned, I haven't had a close look at the whole thing yet. I'll catch up and report back to you,
see you Michel-C
As far as the drive is concerned, I haven't had a close look at the whole thing yet. I'll catch up and report back to you,
see you Michel-C
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