language challenge
Row Across The Pond
Richard Hoyland and Steve Coe
Thu 26 Nov 2009 20:09
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It is not often you go to a foreign country needing
to source, albeit relatively simple, technical peices of equipment... I must
confess i am surprised how much preparation we have had to underake whilst here
and the list simply does not get any shorter. In some ways this may also be
reassuring as I am beginning to understand I dont think you could ever be over
prepared for the challenge we have set. The Island of La Gomera,
although very pleasant is still a rock in the Atlantic with a
relatively small population and few of the locals seem to speak English (not
what we english are used to). Now, imagine going into the local hardware
store and hoping to get some 'D' rings, a 12 volt reversable socket, 12mm
o/d water pipe..etc Not a cat in hells chance.... still no body said it
was gonna be easy.. we like all your messages. If you don'tget a
personal reply please dont be upset Lastly Richard is upset that he
didn't get air time about being covered in black anti fouling.
well done for doing a sterling and hazard to health
job.
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