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Thank you everyone for your comments I am sorry I don't get back to everyone
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Thank you everyone for your comments I am sorry I don't get back to everyone not enough hours in the day to do everything
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Heading away from the harbour, I continued on, then turning in the direction of my accommodation. Once I was far enough away, I slowed to a walk, as I found my way back onto Ross Road, and I soon came up to the lodge, and I went to my room to rest for a while, before going to the living area and helping myself to a cup of tea. For the rest of the day, and the following day I slowly explored different parts of Stanley, but I didn’t go back into the cathedral until Sunday morning to attend the chu
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When the programme ended, I remembered the message machine, and reluctantly I pressed the play button, “Hi, it’s Kyle here, just wanted to remind you that our programme starts this Sunday, so don’t forget to watch it”, I smiled when I heard this, and made a mental note to call Kyle back shortly. “Hello Huon, this is Sebastian, what happened on the Southern Explorer today? The Captain informed me that you got very angry and you demanded to be taken off the vessel at the nearest marina. Give
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Once we had said farewell to Sara and Oscar, Simon, Toby, Finn, my brothers and I sat down in the saloon. “So, what do we do now, Skipper?” Simon asked cheerfully. “Well, firstly, I think we need to have some rest and recreation. I also want to do a few upgrades on the yacht by installing some solar panels on sections of the yacht, and have some panels as spares. I also want to upgrade the desalination water system, so we can produce more fresh water, and I want to install a small wind gene
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“How are you feeling now, Boss? We were very worried about you for some time,” Simon said to me, as I lay down. “I’ve a nasty headache, but I will be fine. Sorry to drag you away from your beauty sleep,” I replied. “That’s fine. I managed 4-hours sleep. That will do till we are at the yacht club,” Simon said to me, and I closed my eyes and was soon asleep. When I was woken up a few hours later, it was just coming daylight. “Good morning, Boss. How are you feeling this morning?” Simon
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“On this deck sir, we have the VIP Storm lounge, and 4 VIP suites, were you are staying in the back left hand suite” the steward said as he opened the door, to reveal a very luxurious cabin, with a huge bed, a small table and two chairs, and a good sized ensuite bathroom. “I will allow you to settle in, there is a steward service call button there near the light switch, if you need anything, just press it at any time day and night” the Steward said, and after thanking him, the steward left, clos
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“This is my 1st mate and chief steward, Simon Adamson. We also have our chef – Sara Nichols, and we have two yacht stewards Toby and Finn, who are currently in transit from Australia, and will be arriving in a couple of hours” I said to the guests. “Allow me to show you to your cabins, and we will bring your luggage momentarily,” Simon said to the guests and he lead the way onto the yacht. “This is what we call the aft deck lounge and outdoor dining area, and as we step inside, we have the
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sorry chris, I got to keep you interested some how lol
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Hey everyone thankyou for all of your comments on this story. Regards Quokka
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Hey everyone thankyou for all of your comments on this story. Regards Quokka
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Hey everyone Thankyou for all of your comments with this story. Yes I did move away from the theme of the story a little, but I have some ideas for a second book, so stay tuned for more. Regards Quokka
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Sorry that the posting schedule has been a bit different from what I said earlier, unfortunately I have to slow down postings of Frontier, as I have caught up to my editor, so I have to wait for him to send them via bottle in the ocean from Africa.... LOL just kidding, I will get the next chapter posted as soon as I get them. Regards Quokka
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Although there is not sign of a romance between Anton and Simon, when second book begins, everything becomes more clear...
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When the crew returned at about 1600 hours, they were all smiles, and each of them carried some shopping bags. They sat down in the lounge to tell me all about their day, and they were pleased to see that the big screen television had been replaced. I informed everyone that the saloon doors would be installed the next day, so we would be more secure after that, and that I had arranged for additional security measures to be installed, including intruder sensors on the aft and fore decks, as well
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Once the dinghy was on the swim platform, and secured, we walked up the steps to the aft deck. “Mr Hamilton… Anton, you have good reasons to be suspicious after last night’s attack. I think I have pieced together a pattern that may be the reason for this and a few other things that have happened this year,” the officer said as Simon approached and sat down next to me. “This all started with the sudden death of your step father, Mr Wallis, who was killed in a trucking accident. I had a
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“I have always wanted to try sailing a yacht, but have never had the chance until now, and it is wonderful. I wish I had done this when I was a lot younger,” Hugh replied. “Well you can stay at the helm if you wish. We will only have a few minor course changes over the next 3 hours,” I said to Hugh. “Did you say three hours? That will take us to …,” Hugh said, and he saw the big smile on my face. “Am I guessing that you were planning to spend the weekend with your Aunty and nephew
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“Well I am glad that you are ok, how are the boys?” I said, “they are good, and thankyou for talking to Joachim, when he called you, he was pleased to be able to talk to you” Seb said to me, “Well thanks for letting me know that you are ok, and the boys are fine too” I said, thinking that this was going to be the end of the telephone call. “A few weeks a go, I had secured a contract, that negotiations started with my father, before he passed away, as a result, I will be in Western Australia, for
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I am in the process of re-editing one of my original stories, titled - At Sea... I will start posting the chapters shortly... Stay tuned... Quokka
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“With permission from the school, and parents of the students, I wish to offer the school staff, students and their families, free of charge, the opportunity to have a tour of our yacht tomorrow at the Portobello Jetty from 9am to 12 noon,” I announced, and there was a lot of chatter amongst the students. Mrs Nichols stood up and motioned for everyone to quieten down. “Thank you, Mr Hamilton, for your generous offer, which will be passed onto all of the parents. I will allow those students
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When I woke to the sound of a knock on my cabin door, I could hear steady rain falling, as I climbed out of bed. “Thanks, I will be out shortly,” I said. Once dressed, I made my way to the galley and crew mess, where Simon gave me a cup of tea, some toast and a cooked breakfast. “Thanks, Mate. This looks great,” I said to Simon with a smile. “The boys are in the formal lounge reading at the moment, since it is wet outside,” Simon informed me, and I nodded my head in understan
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“Look, Guys, you do what you think is best for the both of you. Sure we will miss you heaps, but this is a job in your home country, so I won’t stand in your way. Have you left any of your belongings on board the yacht?” I said to the lads. “Yes, there is a little bit still there. Can you pack it all up and send it to us please?” Leon replied. “Sure, Guys, that will be fine. I have Vic and Rita’s current address, so I will send it there. You guys take care of your selves, and say hi to
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“I hope you don’t mind, but they arrived yesterday, so I invited them to attend, as they need to speak to you once this ceremony has concluded” Lt Colonel Harding said to me quietly. I had no idea why I was being asked to speak to the Brigadier, until I saw the badge on his arm, the badge of Special Operations Command, and I realised that this was the same Brigadier that I spoke to last week, during the intrusion at Bindoon. The ceremony went smoothly, and Angela looked stunning in her dres
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“Oh, come on Staff, I haven’t eaten for two hours” the man known as Bear said, and we all laughed, one by one, more men of the SAS regiment appeared out of the darkness, and two came down the stairs, once they got themselves untangled. “Sir, who is managing this operation” Eagle asked the CO, “That would be your Cub, he is the one that was in the thick of it this afternoon” the CO replied, and Eagle looked a little shocked, “What have you been up to while you have been away/” I was asked, “Who m
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