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1. Yes 2. Yes 3. Yes and.. 4. Yes

Dawn on Tixall Wide, Stafford & Worcester 10:30pm Sunset summer solstice, Shropshire Union (last night) Wheaton Aston, Shropshire Union Early morning - Tixall Wide

Woodseaves Cutting, the Shroppie

Yep, same here.

Tug deck an' all. Very nice!

Yes Auriga's an Orion. Two water pumps and everything Yes it does. I find the cratch cover extremely useful but it does absolutely nothing for the look of the boat. I love the look of the Orions I've seen without cratch covers. But as a live aboard I have to find that balance between practicality and aesthetics

Indeed! Apart from Auriga I spent a good couple of minutes admiring Zulu from the towpath at Alvecote. A lovely looking boat ? Same surname too! I know what you mean. But still, I'm having some fun despite pandemics, lockdowns etc. And thank you Likewise, keep safe!

Sunset on the River Thames, midsummer's eve

Judging by the food stains clearly a good recipe book

Superb ? Blimey

Ah ok, that explains it. As I said, an absolutely beautiful ship. My commiserations in your trip being cancelled, you must be gutted. I would love to crew on a ship like that - especially around the Caribbean.

An absolutely gorgeous ship, but photoshopped surely? Maximum rig aloft, all sails catching wind but only a few hundred yards off the beach, no bow wave, not heeled over.

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From my Argentinian mate: Translation: "Mexico requests Trump to hurry up and build the wall"