Ellis - Crane in and launch day.

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Ellis - Crane in and launch day. Oct 27, 2016 18:19:00 GMT Delta9, PaulG2, and 6 more like this

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Post by quaysider on Oct 27, 2016 18:19:00 GMT

Good evening "fellow boaters"...

Today has been a blur - I don't know why I was so stressed about it ... no one else was.

ALL credit to Edd Blaze, his partner Jools and the team that "just did it" today at Stanley Ferry marina - the drunken brother in law DIDN'T turn up... the kids we well behaved... I was only nearly sick about 20 times and it all just worked perfectly... Apart from the wind which seemed to blow up a hoolie the moment I began the first turn over the Stanley ferry original, nearly forcing me head on into moored boats ( us with no buttons on either)... luckily, I'm: a) jammy and b) used enough power to prevent collision and c) secretly fabulous!

We've left her tied up safely (I hope) ... locked reasonably secure and have come home to drink champagne and have an early night as I've been up since 4 fretting like a big ginner gayer.

Anyway - here are some photos and videos of the day....TOMORROW, the work begins!

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I hope the videos work... if not, I'll try again on the blog tomorrow

time to open another bottle! Cheers.

Last Edit: Oct 27, 2016 19:36:05 GMT by quaysider

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Mr Stabby Super Member By far the most intelligent of the Thunderboat forum's internet stalkers. Posts: 21,943 Member is Online	Ellis - Crane in and launch day. Oct 27, 2016 18:36:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mr Stabby on Oct 27, 2016 18:36:21 GMT For me, the videos are working, but all bar one of the photos aren't. No matter, enjoy your other bottle!
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Ellis - Crane in and launch day. Oct 27, 2016 18:53:23 GMT thebfg likes this

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quaysider Long Standing Member Posts: 3,463	Ellis - Crane in and launch day. Oct 27, 2016 19:22:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by quaysider on Oct 27, 2016 19:22:19 GMT oh bummocks - I've had another go at sharing them...
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JohnV Super Member Glorious winner of the 2016 Thunderboat photo competition Posts: 17,243	Ellis - Crane in and launch day. Oct 27, 2016 19:25:31 GMT PaulG2 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by JohnV on Oct 27, 2016 19:25:31 GMT Oct 27, 2016 19:22:19 GMT quaysider said: oh bummocks - I've had another go at sharing them... Wait till you come down off your high !!!
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peterboat Super Member Posts: 6,337	Ellis - Crane in and launch day. Oct 27, 2016 19:33:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by peterboat on Oct 27, 2016 19:33:36 GMT Cheers for videos nice to see it safe in the water and not bent in the middle from being dropped
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larkboy Long Standing Member Posts: 347	Ellis - Crane in and launch day. Oct 27, 2016 19:35:30 GMT PaulG2 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by larkboy on Oct 27, 2016 19:35:30 GMT So glad it all went well and A.R Sole elected not to turn up. Watching the vids brought back good memories of Ananda being put in 11 years ago so can imagine how you're feeling tonight.....enjoy!😀😀😀

Trina Long Standing Member Posts: 4,953	Ellis - Crane in and launch day. Oct 27, 2016 20:20:02 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Trina on Oct 27, 2016 20:20:02 GMT For me,the most emotional moment was when our boat arrived on the low loader.Seeing the lorry turn into Hanbury wharf nearly made me cry.12 yrs ago now & the memory still makes me smile 😊.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Ellis - Crane in and launch day. Oct 27, 2016 20:41:51 GMT PaulG2 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2016 20:41:51 GMT I thought you'd be in dinner jacket and dickie. Enjoy your evening and thanks for the photos and vid's. Ellis lives! Rog

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Ellis - Crane in and launch day. Oct 28, 2016 18:58:18 GMT

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Post by quaysider on Oct 28, 2016 18:58:18 GMT

I thought after yesterday today would be exciting - having been chomping at the bit to get started, instead, I wandered around overwhelmed by the amount there is to do - not knowing where to start, I've chatted to various new neighbours... thrown balls for the bloke next doors dog and cut a couple of 8 x 4 sheets of birch ply in half.

tomorrow, we really do need to get some lacquer on.

Oh- I did fit the buttons front and rear - dropping another d link in the canal in the process.

What a waste of a day - I hope tomorrow is less daunting or it's going to be a VERY slow fit out lol

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patty Super Member Posts: 13,380	Ellis - Crane in and launch day. Oct 28, 2016 19:04:01 GMT PaulG2 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by patty on Oct 28, 2016 19:04:01 GMT No time is wasted..you needed to unwind and enjoy..there is always tomorrow..pleased all went ok for you
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Ellis - Crane in and launch day. Oct 28, 2016 19:42:16 GMT

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Post by bettina on Oct 28, 2016 19:42:16 GMT

Sorry I missed your thread yesterday ....

Your pics and videos sure brought back memories for me as well; I distinctly remember thinking I was gonna wet myself from the time the only thing between the boat and low loader was air, until her bottom was safely sitting in the water.....and breath

I'm so very glad it all went smoothly for you, and that your hangover wasn't to harsh this morning

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