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Derek 22-04-26, 10:11 PM

Thanks Dierk,
Dierk Bauer 22-04-26, 04:40 PM

First one is B both approx the same size...B2 with 200 images more
Dierk Bauer 22-04-26, 04:39 PM

Sorry... here is link for folder B2 https://1drv.ms/f/c/806f6ed9e232e075...b-eWg?e=aavDWd
Dierk Bauer 22-04-26, 04:37 PM

Hi Derek, hope the link will be okay...it is for folder B2 with 9000+ images https://1drv.ms/f/c/806f6ed9e232e075...d2xiA?e=Ygrxic
Derek 22-04-26, 03:42 PM

Hi Dierk, I tried the drive on a different PC and laptop, the same problem happens. I can only think the drive is corrupt in some way and have given up on it now. Could you send me "B" via wetransfer in bits of course as it would be to large otherwise. I will try and find a "techie" who may be able to get the images off the Flashdrive ?
Derek 22-04-26, 03:40 PM

Hi Dierk,
Derek 22-04-26, 03:20 PM

Hi Dierk I am once again having problems with the flashdrive you gave me. It will not stay recognised for more than a few seconds. I will try another PC in case its minbe but it is delaying me moving to "B"
Dierk Bauer 22-04-26, 12:49 PM

Kent is sending his regards, but still suffering from internal bleedings and nasty falls, as well as his grave pain from his backside, hopes to be able to do a bit ...am keeping fingers crossed that the medical dept. can find the causes and able to help him...
Dierk Bauer 22-04-26, 12:46 PM

Hi Derek, thanks to Patrick`s Flickr content, was able to re-insert some, am on page 18 now, well some seems to be in the biggest album, containing approx 8000+ photos, will do it at the end, as it is not in alphabetical order, so have to look through from the beginning and work through my list...unless Patrick can get them on his harddrives
Dierk Bauer 22-04-26, 12:43 PM

Good afternoon all, have a nice day
Derek 22-04-26, 10:17 AM

Thats "A" complete now over 20,000 photos reviewed, some added to CR to existing threads, some have been generated as new threads. I will download and review "B" next. cheesr Derek
Dierk Bauer 21-04-26, 06:01 PM

Thank you very much Patrick
quaysider 21-04-26, 12:29 PM

Morning Dierk, have added photos from your missing list
Dierk Bauer 21-04-26, 11:08 AM

Patrick send me the links for his Flickr albums and changed the settings, which allows now for downloading "his" missing ships. Eddie Walker posted the FAST ANN SOFIA and Patrick added another photo of her as reply
Dierk Bauer 21-04-26, 11:05 AM

Hi all, from Hamburg, will be onboard CAP SAN DIEGO for two nights. Hope to spend some time with my laptop too.... Thank you all for all your efforts, take your time.... stress is harmful Best wishes Dierk
Dierk Bauer 21-04-26, 11:01 AM

My text vanished again
Dierk Bauer 21-04-26, 10:59 AM
Derek 21-04-26, 08:25 AM

Good morning Dierk, I am back at last ! Today is very busy for me but I hope to be able to contribute some postings this evening. Wednesday is looking ok for me to finish "A" and download and sort "B". Apologies for my enforced absence due to days away in Bedford where I as scheduled to make a presentation. Since we returned home we have had a lot of Grand Parenting duties. Both of us a coping ok after our break away in Bedford
Dierk Bauer 18-04-26, 08:01 AM

Good morning from sunny Hamburg, wishing you a nice day and a pleasant weekend
Dierk Bauer 16-04-26, 01:55 PM

Good afternoon all, wishing you a nice day Off soon for my last night (this week) onboard CAP SAN DIEGO, hope to find time again for working on Patrick Hills aka Quaysider, postings ...total 33, finished yesterday with page 6... takes some time, as lots of links to be updated and searching for his missing photos not easy too, as a lot not posted on ShipSpotting.com.. guess will be easier, when back home Best wishes Dierk