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Old 6th Jul 2023, 12:43
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Originally Posted by Wensleydale
"Doesn't look like Pegasus Bridge to me..."
Aye, more like Hebden Bridge tha' knows!

(Google tells me this out landing was actually atop Moel Famau between Denbigh and Mold...)
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Old 6th Jul 2023, 19:51
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Originally Posted by treadigraph
Aye, more like Hebden Bridge tha' knows!

(Google tells me this out landing was actually atop Moel Famau between Denbigh and Mold...)
Making a mountain out of a Moel hill, obviously.
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Old 6th Jul 2023, 20:37
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Do you need a lift mate?
Aye... you couldn't give us a tow could you?
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Old 6th Jul 2023, 22:32
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A tip Jenkins...next time launch the glider with it pointing down the hill.
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Hoskin's attempt at the Mach Loop once again demonstrated that his ambition outweighed his ability.
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Old 7th Jul 2023, 08:51
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Exactly how long have you been waiting for a launch?
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Old 7th Jul 2023, 09:33
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There's poetry boyo, a glider on the Glyder...

(Well, not far away)
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Old 7th Jul 2023, 09:55
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OK, Folks last orders, please calling it about 6 PM BST today
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Old 7th Jul 2023, 10:10
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Not to worry... MT's on its way.
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Old 7th Jul 2023, 10:26
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The sudden thaw exposed the vulnerabity of the winter coat.
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Old 7th Jul 2023, 10:28
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The duo discussed the benefits of the XLT.
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Old 7th Jul 2023, 11:03
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So I saw this white flash bobbing across the field and I thought Pesky Wabbit.... at that point I let it have both barrels officer.
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Old 7th Jul 2023, 12:02
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Walt a minute. Maybe it was “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush” . . .
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Old 7th Jul 2023, 13:31
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Who shouted "PULL"!!?
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Old 7th Jul 2023, 17:53
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Thanks for all the contributions much enjoyed by me. I must admit I was a bit worried about that one, seemed a bit plane!!
Great tries with
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"Doesn't look like Pegasus Bridge to me..."
treadigraph
I knew I should have worn my thermals...

Anyhow the winner is
Traffic_Is_Er_Was

Hoskin's attempt at the Mach Loop once again demonstrated that his ambition outweighed his ability.

Over to you.
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Old 8th Jul 2023, 07:45
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I have sent him a PM but may be time zones are in the way
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Old 8th Jul 2023, 10:16
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If you ski on a ski hill, where do you glide?
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Old 8th Jul 2023, 19:38
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Can I offer this as a stopgap freebie meanwhile?

Ignore as necessary.






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Old 8th Jul 2023, 20:07
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I fart in your general direction!

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Old 8th Jul 2023, 20:33
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Hi all, even though I have PM’d & emailed him, traffic seems to be absent without leave. So with Treadi consent I should pass the batten to him. Well PM him now.
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