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Ned, Ned, Ned. Just tell us. It will save time. We do have ways to find out, you know. Or is it because you are ashamed to be staying in one of those places on Sh!t Street? It is, isn't it, you old dog you.

You're too late Neddley, through a certain 'whistle blower' that Fred was able to put us in touch with,
we now know where you're staying, when you're checking in, what credit card you're using, what you've ordered for
breakfast and which XXX-rated movies you've pre-selected for the in-house TV channel in your suite...

I intend checking out Shit Street again, just for old times sake. The last couple of times I was there I didn't bother, but I will this time.

I will be in Kauai when the run is on so you will be able to contact me on 1902 232 232. Don't worry it's quite a cheap call.

I'm sure it is Ned, but I think you meant to say: 02 4423 0669

At least that's what Shep's got you listed as on his speed dial menu.

That's no good for overseas buddy, stick with the Dial a Prayer number and I will provide you with some salvation.

Google the number...................

And the good news is...

Geoff 'Curly' Ormes has kindly offered to crew with me so the International Fleet Review outing aboard The MOBI Yacht 'Nirimba' is a go-er...!!!



Want to join us..??? We've got room for a few more yet... Click here for details...

Col 'Pussasan' Kelson kindly forwarded me the following from a Commercial Cruise Company regarding IFR Exclusion Zone Restrictions for Saturday 5th, I'm presuming it will be similar for our outing on Friday 4th...

From: Res [mailto:Res@australiancruisegroup.com.au]
Sent: Wednesday, 11 September 2013 9:39 PM
To: Sarah Bennett
Cc: EQA
Subject: Royal Australian Navy Centenary Lunch Cruise - 1 hour cruise extension l $15 additional payment required

Dear Sir / Madam,

You would be aware from the message in your most recent association newsletter that the Navy & Waterway’s Authorities, conscious of security and vessel movement, intend to ‘lock down’ the harbour for a certain period of time for the International Fleet Review.

No vessels will be permitted to transit east of the Harbour Bridge after 1030 nor can vessels leave their viewing point, which has been allocated by the Navy Command until 1430.

When your association first became aware of this event the information promulgated for the Fleet Review was from 1100 until 1400.

Using experience from the Navy’s 75th anniversary they felt a cruise duration departing 1030 returning 1430 would be ample time, the cruise was then costed on this basis, a 4 hour cruise inclusive of beverages (beer, wine, soft drink) for the duration of the cruise.

Representatives of your associations have been negotiating intensively with both the Navy and Waterways to have the vessels with association members excluded from this ruling so that the cruise remains a 4 hour cruise with no requirement to extend the cruise. However, we have now been advised that the final decision is that we have to comply with the lockdown, no exception will be granted and the cruise will need to be extended by an hour (now 5 hour cruise). This cruise extension and additional charge, is for no other reason than to comply with those orders issued by the Navy Command.

We sincerely regret, due to this cruise extension and our inability to absorb this additional cost we must now increase the price of this cruise by $15 per guest for the additional hour of cruise and the beverages.

Your invoice will be adjusted for the additional $15 per guest. We would greatly appreciate it if you would call our reservation office and bring your accounts up to date (including any guests who have already paid in full).

Revised itinerary as follows:
Saturday 5th October – International Fleet Review Luncheon Cruise
Boarding: 0945
Departs: 1000
Returns: 1500
Please exchange your confirmation for a boarding pass (1 per booking) at our Australian Cruise group office located opposite King Street Wharf 5, Sydney. Full payment is required prior to the cruise and issue of boarding pass.

We look forward to welcoming you on board.

Kind regards,

Sarah Bennett

What this does mean is that Col, (and no doubt others on Commercial Cruisers on Saturday 5th, like Roger Fidler and Howie Henderson,) will be forced to meet up with the rest of us
participants on our Annual RAN Skilled Hands Sydney Rock Xmas (IFR) Pub Crawl Smokey somewhare en route...

Viv, Haven't got a Mustang yet, still doing the traning. I have put in a couple of offers but as I like a bargin, I haven't been successful. I can use the Mustang with a Check Pilot at Erceg Aviation in Perth to get my hours up, but still learning.

Are you going to the GF to see the mighty Freo Dockers get up over ???

Well, it's just 3 weeks to our annual 'Rocks Run'... This time in 21 days time I'll be getting ready to leave
home and head for Jackson's on George for breakfast...

So, reading back over the earlier posts in this Topic, am I correct in assuming
that we have 17-18 starters for the 'Rocks Pub Crawl' so far..?


(I'll be contacting the Lord Nelson to book in for lunch, so could you please update your participation.)

Col 'Pussasan' Kelson (joining mid-run, around 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM...)
Col 'Pussasan' Kelson's friend Sue (joining mid-run, around 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM...)
Chris 'Seejay' O'Keefe
Steve 'Shep' Shepherd
David Maxwell
Howie 'Hendo' Henderson (joining mid-run, around 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM...)
Viv McLeod
Ken 'Capornk' Caporn
Gordon 'Gordo' Robertson and Sandy
Rick 'Hippy Chippy' Pengilly
Roger 'RogerF' Fidler and Pauline (joining mid-run, around 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM...)
Brian 'Charlie' Staples
Brian 'Stroppy Chippie' Mackenzie and Verna
Mark 'Mobes' Mobley
Tim Hamilton

Maybes...

Bob 'Tafmo' King and Rhonda (?)
Henry 'HenryS' Schubert
Peter Hindmarsh
John Dowling

Still have berths for our IFR Cruise on The MOBI Yacht 'Nirimba' on Friday (returning in time for Basin Trials at 'The Frisco'...)