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30th September 2012, 06:44 AM
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Killarny Racetrack Cape Town
Just to make all you Lads a wee bit jealous! haha!
Here i am at the Killarney Race Track Cape Town being surrounded by all these lovely Ladies,and being treated with real VIP service! What a wonderfull day i had! Other Pic is me and my dear Sister on the Beach!
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30th September 2012, 07:00 AM
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Old Clock Tower Cape Town
This is still the original Clock Tower at Cape Towns Waterfront,although much of al the other parts have since changed so much since our Days in the 50's
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30th September 2012, 08:10 AM
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Thanks for that Vernon. How do you do it.
what kind of After Shave do you use.?
I am off to the UCL Office in London to book a passage on the Dunnotar Castle,.
Cheers
Brian.
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3rd October 2012, 01:39 AM
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What great pictures Vernon you sure looked happy with all those young ladies around you
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3rd October 2012, 03:42 AM
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Now Lads!
Now Capt,
Dont forget to book a passage for me too,hell that would be swell if the old Dunnottar was Still in action!
Found a new Aftershave called come get me haha!
Louis
it was really great with all the Chicks around mate,made me feel like i was 18 again! LOL!
Wish i was at that time,Oh Dear what would i have been in for! Arggggggg!!!!
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3rd October 2012, 05:35 AM
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Hi Vernon.
You must be the only bloke I know for some time who has picked a winner at the races, enjoy.
Cheers Des 
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3rd October 2012, 07:41 AM
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Sure Did!
Hi Des
Yes mate i sure did didnt i ?
What a great day i had there and after as well,as my Nieces Husband's Team Bikefin,wont the Championship as well,so we had a great after Race Gathering,wont tell what happened though haha!
Cheers
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4th October 2012, 06:48 AM
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After careful study of the first photo I notice your badge appears to be standing up, was there a bit of a breeze that day? LOL
Happy daze John in Oz.
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12th November 2015, 11:38 PM
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Re: Killarny Racetrack Cape Town
Cape Town is the Windy City John
But I love it as when those South Easter Blow over that Mountain and come rushing down Adderley Street all those lovely Chicks have to hold on to their Skirts LOL!
With luck I may return there sooner than I thought! ??
Not sure yet though!
Cheers
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13th November 2015, 05:35 AM
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Oh yes the Cape doctor, remember it well. Blew so hard one sailing day we were stuck in overnight.
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