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Part.2 SS.Exmouth 75 years on the bottom

SS.EXMOUTH was a 5,120 American cargo steamer originally laid down as the Colosse SS but completed as the Blue Triangle SS for the American Government. In 1928 she was sold and renamed EXMOUTH Ss. On the 31st July 1944 she … Continue reading

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James Messer , a Borders Legend !!

James Messer , a Borders Legend !!  Many years ago as a fledgling Ice climber I was lucky enough to get a chance to climb with James Messer. He was a talented all-round climber and already an experienced veteran of the Ice , with … Continue reading

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Different moods …………..

    Different moods ………….. I wrote my last post when I was feeling a little somber , unhappy even ,  my training was over , I had entered the taper phase leading up to the Gobi Desert race , … Continue reading

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Broken ….

The Finish Line …… I returned home from the Marathon Des Sable totally exhausted, with debilitating blisters all over both my feet and a burnt stomach lining from an overdose of pain killers… almost 2 weeks later after a gallon … Continue reading

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