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26th September 2017, 02:02 PM
#11
Re: Bitter lakes
Only thing I remember about the bitter Lakes was that we used to anchor there sometimes while the convoy going the other way passed. They always reckoned you couldn't drown in them because of the salt. I beg to differ I jumped in and if hadn't made every effort would still be sinking as jumped from bridge height. Got back on board and put a life jacket on and just floated around for the next hour. Never tried that theory again. JWS
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26th September 2017, 03:58 PM
#12
Re: Bitter lakes
There's already one Dead Sea John, don't need another
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#10 I think you my have received some help from members on here, perhaps a token gesture of a 10% discount for members of this site may encourage sales, just a thought
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26th September 2017, 11:33 PM
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Re: Bitter lakes
Must have been very naive and trusting when young Ivan. Soon learned different. Kept that one under my hat to try on any other first tripper. The Occassion never arose alas. Is very hard to walk on water no matter what anyone says. Cheers JWS
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22nd October 2017, 05:33 PM
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Re: Bitter lakes
Thanks for this comment - good idea. Yes, I would be very happy to offer a 10 per cent discount for members of this site. Just get in touch with me via my website.
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