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Re: Isle of Bute
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2018 5:12 pm
by ThornyBush
Thanks for the tips ref walking/parking.
Good to see the team at work again this afternoon, we felt very honored to have the chance to give a hand pushing/shoving to get things parked up safely.
Look forward to seeing you all up on Bute soon - I'll get a round of beers in for you all!
Re: Isle of Bute
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 12:57 pm
by Billyblue
Hello guys, looking forward to seeing the K7 on the Fad next week. Can you confirm what day and ferry time she will be travelling on from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay? I stay close by and just wanted to head down for a look before she travels across the Clyde. Ta
Re: Isle of Bute
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:09 pm
by Malcolm Ops
Billyblue wrote: ↑Mon Jul 30, 2018 12:57 pm
Can you confirm what day and ferry time she will be travelling on from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay?
I see the crew are very busy as normal, hence a delayed response Billyblue. Friday 3rd August. Bluebird K7 is scheduled to be on the 17.45 departure so as to arrive on the Isle of Bute at 18.20, where she will be piped ashore.
Re: Isle of Bute
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:18 pm
by thunderer
I hope the Journey will be suitably recorded in film and photo not only for posterity, but as stock for the "Bluebird on Bute" DVD we all know will be in the works...
In all seriousness though, have a safe, uneventful, journey and I hope K7 behaves for you.
Re: Isle of Bute
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:36 pm
by Renegadenemo
I hope K7 behaves for you.
She finally behaved on Saturday with a series of clean lights and good temp's. Only glitch was a blown gasket at the top of the water brake. We managed to squeak an o-ring on the bottom face but due to a machining error when it was made we can't do likewise at the top so tomorrow it gets a copper gasket and some anaerobic flange sealant. If it leaks after that it can stay leaking - we have a spill kit!
Re: Isle of Bute
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:49 pm
by Richie
most of us will arrive ahead of the boat and Bill.... we will need to get our heads together to meet the boat and Bill at the dockside.
hopefully we can get near
Re: Isle of Bute
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 9:12 pm
by ace_chris
Are there any plans for Gina or other members of the family to attend?
Re: Isle of Bute
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 9:38 pm
by Renegadenemo
Might be an idea to wear your pit passes and we can tell the Cal Mac crew that you're friend not foe...
Re: Isle of Bute
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 10:04 pm
by Healey nut
Way to far for me to be there in person but definitely there in spirit .
Hope both K7 and the Loch/weather cooperates with everyone and the learning goes well . Good luck everyone .
Re: Isle of Bute
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:18 pm
by Renegadenemo
Are there any plans for Gina or other members of the family to attend?
Gina is coming up for a couple of days.