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17th June 2011, 09:10 AM
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Greetings from the Philippines
Hello to all! Former AB - sailed mostly with Lamport & Holt (Romney, Raeburn, Roland) in the 70's. Also sailed on the Avelona Star on the Pto Limon - Gulfport - Baltimore run.Also had a spell with Shaw Saville on the Laurentic and the Ionic on the NZ run and stints with PSNC (Oroya, Oropesa and Orcoma) on the west coast of S.America. Now living and working in the Philippines as a freelance translator. This site brings back some great memories of happy days, ships and runs ashore! Cheers - Barry
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17th June 2011, 11:08 AM
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hi
hello there, i am coming to live there soon, in cebu, nice to hear from u, tony
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17th June 2011, 05:11 PM
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Pair of lucky bu**ers 
. Don't mind me, I'm just jealous.
Anyway, welcome Barry. It's good here y'know.
Enjoy the trip.
Brian Galloway
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18th June 2011, 01:10 AM
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Welcome
Hi Barry, we have another member living in the Philipines.Have not seen a post for some time, but I do recall he posted some great photos in the Shot Mugs gallery. All the best mate Neil.
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There passes to and fro
Where the Ghostly Iceberg Travels
Or the spicy trade winds blow
A gaudy piece of bunting,a royal ruddy rag
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