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Old December 4th 06, 04:01 PM posted to uk.sci.weather
Steve Loft Steve Loft is offline
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Default Haytor 03/12/06 (phew!)

MCC wrote:
Having watched the "Good Shepherd" roll like a pig in the Sumburgh Roost
from the safety of dry land, I chose to fly in by Coastguard helicopter on
the one occasion when I was fortunate enough to visit Fair Isle :-)


Probably a wise move. Personally, I'd probably stick to the boat, as I'm
a better sailor than flyer, and I've never been in a helicopter at all
before, never mind in stormy weather!
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Steve Loft
Sanday, Orkney. 5m ASL
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