Woot! Woot! I noticed the flag right away! Have a great time!
HIGH HOPES, WILD MEN AND THE DEVIL’S JAW - Willem Barentsz Kolderstok 1:50
Oh boy, oh boy, enjoy the festivities. Take a lot of photos. 
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I'm showing a United Kingdom flag for you. Grant is South Africa though.
Good morning Heinrich. Was great to meet you, your son and daughter in law and the crazy advocate. A wonderful evening was had. I told you last night but worth shouting to the world. What an amazing young man Evert ( Heinrich’s son) is. You can be mighty proud of him. Cheers Grant
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Thank you so much for the very kind words, Grant! The evening was very special and was an occasion that I will always cherish fondly. I am indeed very proud of my son who did not always have things easy. In his case the old saying of "a smooth sea does not make for a good sailor", certainly holds true.
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Hello Dear Friends. I am back in China after a mammoth return flight to Shanghai via Dubai. It's now half past one in the morning and my disrupted sleeping pattern means, that I am wide awake now. 
Tomorrow has been set aside for catching up on all the wonderful builds I have missed over the last few months and also returning to the WB. The visit to SA and seeing @GrantTyler Grant's superb two builds have really got me itching to pick up the loose threads on the WB.
Tomorrow has been set aside for catching up on all the wonderful builds I have missed over the last few months and also returning to the WB. The visit to SA and seeing @GrantTyler Grant's superb two builds have really got me itching to pick up the loose threads on the WB.
Welcome home Heinrich.Hello Dear Friends. I am back in China after a mammoth return flight to Shanghai via Dubai. It's now half past one in the morning and my disrupted sleeping pattern means, that I am wide awake now.
Tomorrow has been set aside for catching up on all the wonderful builds I have missed over the last few months and also returning to the WB. The visit to SA and seeing @GrantTyler Grant's superb two builds have really got me itching to pick up the loose threads on the WB.
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Thank you very much, Ron. It is great to be back and to see Anna again.
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Welcome “back” home. Looking forward on your WB progress!Hello Dear Friends. I am back in China after a mammoth return flight to Shanghai via Dubai. It's now half past one in the morning and my disrupted sleeping pattern means, that I am wide awake now.
Tomorrow has been set aside for catching up on all the wonderful builds I have missed over the last few months and also returning to the WB. The visit to SA and seeing @GrantTyler Grant's superb two builds have really got me itching to pick up the loose threads on the WB.
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Thank you, Peter. We will have to see whether I can still work with wood!
Back home with new energie, Heinrich. Looking forward to the new steps on the WB.Hello Dear Friends. I am back in China after a mammoth return flight to Shanghai via Dubai. It's now half past one in the morning and my disrupted sleeping pattern means, that I am wide awake now.
Tomorrow has been set aside for catching up on all the wonderful builds I have missed over the last few months and also returning to the WB. The visit to SA and seeing @GrantTyler Grant's superb two builds have really got me itching to pick up the loose threads on the WB.
Regards, Peter
How perfect for you to have this picture.
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Welcome home, Heinrich!Hello Dear Friends. I am back in China after a mammoth return flight to Shanghai via Dubai. It's now half past one in the morning and my disrupted sleeping pattern means, that I am wide awake now.
Tomorrow has been set aside for catching up on all the wonderful builds I have missed over the last few months and also returning to the WB. The visit to SA and seeing @GrantTyler Grant's superb two builds have really got me itching to pick up the loose threads on the WB.
I hope you're feeling a bit rejuvenated and up for another challenging year.
Enjoy wading through all those intriguing build logs.
I'm looking forward to your updates on the WB; it has been silent way too long.
A well deserved break and a well deserved “Old Seaman” to accompany you home. As others have said it must have been very special to meet Grant and enjoy his company.
Glad to see you’re back home. Looking forward to your WB continuance. My SB is not getting much attention. Much of my time is occupied by our pool and gardens.
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Thank you, Peter. I showed everyone back home your Bluenose and they were all in awe of the incredible build and innovation. I am also keen to get going again.
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Thank you very much, Vic. Yes, this picture is part of the old South African heritage - very much like it is in the Netherlands, Denmark and other Flemish countries.
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Hello Johan. Luckily, I have some time to rest now and get going again so I am looking forward to a few days alone with the WB. Wading through all the incredible builds that have been taking place since I was last active is a priority for me. I need to see what all my friends have been up to.
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Hi Roger! The old seaman is part of my DNA so I am sure just having this painting with me, will be a source of motivation. It was very special meeting up with Grant. Like all good things, it was a moment that will be cherished and savored.