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Reborn!
« on: 14.12. 2021 06:49 »
Just rejoined the forum after throwing my rattle out of the pram a couple of years ago. I was having all sorts of personal and health issues which left me a bit short-fused so sincere apologies to anybody I offended. I have calmed down a bit even though all the issues haven't gone away!
At the moment I've just made a serious start on restoring what's left of a Rocket Gold Star which was dumped in the River Mersey in 1964 and dredged out in 1980. Most of the engine is knackered, but it's surprising what else is actually restorable. So you can interpret the title to my post either way, is it me or is it the Rocket Goldie, hopefully both?!. Looking forward to hooking up with some old friends again. Andrew

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Re: Reborn!
« Reply #1 on: 14.12. 2021 07:26 »
Warm welcome back Andrew!

And hope health and humour hold up.
Having been subjected quite a bit recently, including most of last week, to re-tuning by people in white coats myself, I know about short fuses, stress (and discomfort). My memsahib is overlooking most of my ill-tempered bitchings  . . . albeit slowly.
Life's too short, and I think a lot of people who live on here probably did a bit when young shall we say, hence 'consequences' with the passage of time!!
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Re: Reborn!
« Reply #2 on: 14.12. 2021 08:34 »
Good to see you back Andrew, your sage advice is always welcome and appreciated.

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Re: Reborn!
« Reply #3 on: 14.12. 2021 09:03 »
Yay! It's great to see you back. The forum has been floating rudderless in a slough of despond since your flounce  *sad2*
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Re: Reborn!
« Reply #4 on: 14.12. 2021 11:52 »
This is great news. Welcome back, Andrew. Who better to revive a sunken project?

 A message to newbies who have joined during Andrew's sabatical: you will do well to heed advice from this representative of the forum's guru team. (Not an official group, but we know who they/you are.)

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Re: Reborn!
« Reply #5 on: 14.12. 2021 12:20 »
Thank you all sincerely for the kind remarks. They mean a lot to me.

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Re: Reborn!
« Reply #6 on: 14.12. 2021 13:03 »
 *good3*

Welcome back (welcome home ? :O)
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Re: Reborn!
« Reply #7 on: 14.12. 2021 18:59 »
G'day Andrew  *welcome* back. We missed you.
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Re: Reborn!
« Reply #8 on: 14.12. 2021 20:59 »
Welcome back Andrew. I always do enjoy reading your input on topics. It’s imperative that knowledge gets passed on if these great classics are to have a future.  This forum and your help have had a direct input on getting my a10 up and running so thanks again 👍🏻

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Re: Reborn!
« Reply #9 on: 15.12. 2021 02:04 »

 Welcome Back Andrew *welcome* *woo* *wave*

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Re: Reborn!
« Reply #10 on: 15.12. 2021 15:43 »
Welcome back indeed , I remember the original post ,was this the RGS dredged from the wirral side of the mersey ? approx Egremont ? best of luck
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Re: Reborn!
« Reply #11 on: 15.12. 2021 16:46 »
Somewhere in the Helsby area, I'm told.

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Re: Reborn!
« Reply #12 on: 15.12. 2021 19:27 »
To add to the comments, really good you are ok, & really good for the members and readers here.
Having someone with your expertise back in action, very nice xmas gift to the forum.


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Re: Reborn!
« Reply #13 on: 16.12. 2021 00:56 »
Hi Andrew,
Good to hear you are back. Happy Christmas. *wink2*
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Re: Reborn!
« Reply #14 on: 17.12. 2021 22:46 »
Welcome back Andrew, from me too.
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