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2004-10-05 -Short Attention Span Theater-

67YO Aussie pilot ditches, treads water 8 hours, still awaiting rescue(?)

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Posted by Dar 2004-10-05 2:00:21 PM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 This reminds me of those "How to Speak Australian" commercials that Foster's used to run.

"Here already, mate? I was just getting warmed up."

Seriously, I hope the guy is OK.

Posted by Matt 2004-10-05 2:42:07 PM|| 2004-10-05 2:42:07 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 I did hear on the radio news that a container ship was either in route to pick him up or had. But at 67 years old I have to admit hes got bigger balls than I do trying to solo south out of paradise

Posted by Cheaderhead 2004-10-05 5:43:57 PM|| 2004-10-05 5:43:57 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 It's the name: Clamback

Posted by Frank G 2004-10-05 5:47:18 PM|| 2004-10-05 5:47:18 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Catch limit suspended.

Posted by Shipman 2004-10-05 6:19:53 PM|| 2004-10-05 6:19:53 PM|| Front Page Top

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