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Desert Island Dreamin' ;-))

July 31 2008 at 7:28 PM

  (Login GatsbyTheRat)
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And so it began. Salman rang me the other day saying I should take the week-end off on a yacht trip to relax and promised everything would be taken care of – only to know later I’d have to be shipwrecked LOL. What more than to live the high life like the man in Q8? And so I did

I donned on a wet suit and decided to take a dip with my yellow ‘submarine’ before hitting the yacht. And what coincidence! Bumped into Mr. and Mrs. Ewitt in their sQuba hehehe



I sped off eventually, allowing the two to have their own space lol


Shortly, I was greeted by my cap’n on board...


...and part of the crew arranged for me (this is for you Salman LOL) 8-)))



And off we go sailing!


As foretold, there came a - perfect - storm


With Panerai-diving instinct, the only logical way to escape was to dive away.
Dive, dive, dive Rahul! lol


yet I had time for a little sight seeing


YIKES!


And I bumped into Jess later )


Thankfully, not too long after, I was greeted by clear skies and blue waters



Ship sinking : washed ashore 10 items
2 watches
IWC BP 5002


I reckon I still need a diver's watch to be shipwrecked. My favourite brand, above all: Panerai


2 songs
You've Lost That Lovely Feeling by The Righteous Brothers


Welcome to the Jungle by Guns N' Roses


1 book
A charming read this one


1 movie
Dances With Wolves.

1 photograph
This one, I’d never forget: rappelling off the bird


1 memory
This one memory is hard to put into words: the death of my grandfather.

My grandfather taught me many things in this lifetime, and throughout the years, the many memories I shared with him contained lifelong lessons that I hold close to my heart. The way he led his life is a reflection of my values as a person today. As I reminisce and look back at those golden memories I had with him, I pray that I’ll continue to make him proud and live life with contentment and fulfillment.


1 meal
Dinner at my grandparent’s place. I miss the place, the home-cooked food, the people and the atmosphere of that time. NOTHING can ever replace that.

1 person
This one person, that I will spend the rest of my life with.



I apologize for the late D.I.D post but thank you all for looking and I sure have enjoyed sharing this with all of you. HAGWE m8s!!


Cheers
Gatsby DU

"old is gold"



 
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(Login RustyCash)
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Well done...nt

July 31 2008, 7:33 PM 

nt

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(Login GatsbyTheRat)
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Thanks Pete :)

July 31 2008, 7:57 PM 

nt

Cheers
Gatsby DU

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(Login nadh3n)
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They just keep getting better, loved it Gatsby!!!!!!!!!!!!! nt

July 31 2008, 7:57 PM 

nt





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(Login GatsbyTheRat)
218.186.12.8

Thanks Nad :-)

July 31 2008, 8:00 PM 

Glad you enjoyed it. For the love and fun of DIDs - cheers m8!

Cheers
Gatsby DU

"old is gold"



 
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BoroNY
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Nicely done! (nt)

July 31 2008, 8:14 PM 


 
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(Login GatsbyTheRat)
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Thanks Boro! nt

July 31 2008, 8:29 PM 

nt

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(Login ChrisAg)
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Nice Job!!!!!

July 31 2008, 8:20 PM 

Very well done.

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(Login GatsbyTheRat)
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Thank you, Chris :-) nt

July 31 2008, 8:30 PM 

nt

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(Login Marc_Cap)
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Great one Gatsby :-)

July 31 2008, 8:21 PM 

Great memory there...makes me think of the last conversation I had with my grandfather a very long time ago...I have a feeling though he is smiling now

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(Login GatsbyTheRat)
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I'm glad you and I share the same appreciation >>>

July 31 2008, 8:31 PM 

for our grandfathers. I believe, they were there to inspire. Thanks Marc, you made my day

Cheers
Gatsby DU

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(Login rorrickj34)
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Nice one Gab!!!

July 31 2008, 8:38 PM 

Love the women, and that PAM 8 is just pure sex on the wrist



 
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(Login GatsbyTheRat)
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Rick-O!!~ :):)

July 31 2008, 8:40 PM 

Wouldn't be caught dead without my favourite watch Hagwe pal!

Cheers
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(Login JohnSim)
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Thanks Gatsby!

July 31 2008, 8:50 PM 

lovely girl you have there.... not sure about the songs though, LOL
peace! enjoyed the read.

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(Login GatsbyTheRat)
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Re: Thanks Gatsby!

July 31 2008, 9:00 PM 

I know my taste in music is a little too diversified lol. Glad you enjoyed it John and congrats again on that ol' pam

Cheers
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Tim
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Good post

July 31 2008, 9:15 PM 

Nice work,,....gotta love a man who chooses a BP as his first choice.

Tim

 
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(Login GatsbyTheRat)
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Thank you Sir :-)

August 1 2008, 3:00 AM 

And I too love and admire what you do for work! God bless.

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(Login ChuckA1)
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Very well done. Enjoyed the photos, songs, movie...

July 31 2008, 9:22 PM 

hell, everything. Great post.

Chuck A

 
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(Login GatsbyTheRat)
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Thanks Chuck!

August 1 2008, 3:02 AM 

Hope all goes well on your side. Hang in there! Thoughts are with you m8

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(Login Kanellos)
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Nicely done! .nt

July 31 2008, 9:25 PM 

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Best,
K

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(Login meislergeisler)
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No D.I.D. post at all - great stuff there!

July 31 2008, 9:41 PM 

Wonderful Mare - isit for sale?

Martin

 
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(Login serge08)
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Very good!!!! Like that GN'R too!!! nt

July 31 2008, 9:52 PM 

nt

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(Login Robbie-Do)
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Nice D.I.D. there Gatsby

July 31 2008, 10:08 PM 

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. I knew that was going to be your reading choice!


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(Login GatsbyTheRat)
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Hey hey Rob~

August 1 2008, 3:06 AM 

What else could it be? Thanks for 'dropping by'!

Cheers
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Polleke
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Great Dessert Island Dream

July 31 2008, 10:19 PM 

Polleke

 
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(Login GatsbyTheRat)
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Thank you Polleke! :-)

August 1 2008, 3:07 AM 

Hope all's well on your side

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(Login SALMANQ8)
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Gatsby Bro, that was an Epic DID :-) :-) :-)

July 31 2008, 10:37 PM 

Your DID memory reminded me of my Grandmother and how she taught me so many life lessons, I miss her too, so I totally understand what you mean Bro.

I loved it , the Mare Nostrum is a beauty

Cheers Bro,

S


 
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(Login GatsbyTheRat)
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Thank you Salman!

August 1 2008, 3:09 AM 

I hope I didn't disappoint

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(Login pampamkuku)
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Nice Gabe ;)))

July 31 2008, 10:54 PM 


 
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(Login GatsbyTheRat)
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Merci beaucoup monsieur!

August 1 2008, 3:08 AM 



Cheers
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Michael from Melbourne
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Thanks for sharing Gabe..

July 31 2008, 11:17 PM 

Really enjoyed this, I was guessing the Mare Nostrum might be one of the two !

 
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(Login GatsbyTheRat)
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lol you guessed it

August 1 2008, 3:09 AM 

Cheers Michael! Hope all's well.

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(Login vannjam)
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Great post !

July 31 2008, 11:49 PM 

Very nice indeed


James Vann
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Atomic
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Great job, Gatsby :)

August 1 2008, 1:22 AM 

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(Login samen)
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Cool post >>

August 1 2008, 2:31 AM 

Please say hi to the skipper of your rescue ship
for me

 
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(Login GatsbyTheRat)
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Arif!! :-)))

August 1 2008, 3:24 AM 

Sure I will and I am missing beautiful Bali already! Take care m8, it's been a pleasure knowing you 'on board'

Cheers
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amanda
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nice one gabster!

August 1 2008, 5:25 AM 


 
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(Login nicklopano)
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Great D.I.D. Gatsby.. Enjoyed it from start to finish (nt)

August 1 2008, 5:52 AM 

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(Login cosmicmike)
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Bravo! Nicely done Gatsby! .nt.

August 1 2008, 6:17 AM 

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(Login Javman)
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Nice one!

August 1 2008, 6:20 AM 

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(Login Ericx2)
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Good one!!

August 1 2008, 8:26 AM 

...very nice!

 
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Jpvfx
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Mate, great DID!..

August 1 2008, 9:06 AM 

Love the Mare! And lovely side kick!
HAGWE

London bound!
Jp



 
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(Login neild243)
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Well done Gatsby. Great D.I.D.!! nt

August 1 2008, 12:48 PM 

nt

 
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(Login gerzom)
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Great D.I.D. !!

August 1 2008, 12:50 PM 

Thanks for sharing!!



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(Login RichM-RI)
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Love it M8!! Love the Mare :-)) And the G&R! Rocking it OldSkool!

August 1 2008, 2:32 PM 

Good one!


BTW - U R a crazy bahstaaaaaaad for jumping out of a perfectly good choppah

Cheers!
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Another Great One!!!!!

August 1 2008, 9:36 PM 

bravo!
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Rusty
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great post...your comment re: your grandfather

August 2 2008, 3:21 PM 

I can tell from your post you were very close to your grandfather. Your words remind me very much of my relationship with my Grandad, who has also passed, but left a lifetime of memories and lessons for me.

Thanks for the post.

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