{"id":2044,"date":"2015-04-18T18:37:27","date_gmt":"2015-04-18T18:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mike.downhillonly.com\/wordpress\/?p=2044"},"modified":"2015-04-18T19:26:15","modified_gmt":"2015-04-18T19:26:15","slug":"special-edition-the-space-shuttle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mikeeasley.co.uk\/wordpress\/?p=2044","title":{"rendered":"Special edition – The Space Shuttle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each spring in Wengen we have a pool race. This event is a test of competitors’ ability to cross a large pool of very cold water on skis, a snowboard or whatever you have to hand. Of course, there’s always one who takes things a little bit too far.<\/p>\n

Mein Damen und Herren, I humbly present Mr Colin Flint.<\/p>\n

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Now we all know that Colin’s a bit handy with a saw and a hammer and nails – he hasn’t cut anything vital off for a few years now. Nevertheless, I can’t help being impressed by what he’s done with a few sticks and bits of cardboard. The beast is hauled up the Figeller..<\/p>\n

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A long pause at the top, and some ‘help’ from a bystander who turned out to be as much use as an inflatable dartboard. \"\" <\/p>\n

And we’re ready for launch in t-minus 5,4,3 oops couldn’t hold it any longer, good luck Georg! \"\" <\/p>\n

 ‘Eclipse’ runs straight and true.<\/p>\n

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