Phizz Quizz 22

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DaveWalsh
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Re: Phizz Quizz 22

Post by DaveWalsh » Sun Dec 29, 2013 6:50 pm

Now why on earth might you think that ?
DW

tee
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Re: Phizz Quizz 22

Post by tee » Mon Dec 30, 2013 1:11 am

well, I took your advice and referred to 'The Good Book'. A number of features are consistent with it being Rockall.
Approximately scaling off the man on top, I'd put the height at about 23m - Rockall is about 20m
The visible face is vertical and in sunlight - consistent with the S face of Rockall
The base of the navigation beacon is fairly distinctive and can be seen in some of the few images of Rockall available on the web
The picture is 2nd hand, a photo of an old photo so DW has probably not landed and since few have seen it, it is unlikely to be near the mainland.
The pock-marks are unusual and not mentioned in relation to any other island in 'The Good Book' - a giveaway really

is that enough analysis?

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Re: Phizz Quizz 22

Post by DaveWalsh » Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:44 am

OK, Rockall it is. Well done Gerry Spain. The pock marks were the give away. As was the age of the shot etc?
The lander is the late Pat Colleran, formerly a climber of renown, later John Gore-Grimes' right hand man. He was the only cross pollinated adventurer to sail with Paddy Barry and Gore-Grimes.
And Willy, that wasn't your ROCK at all at ALL. Wakey wakey or what.
DW

tee
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Re: Phizz Quizz 22

Post by tee » Mon Dec 30, 2013 11:50 pm

some footage of Geo summiting the rock
http://youtu.be/5bE_GmW1Et0

willie collins
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Re: Phizz Quizz 22

Post by willie collins » Sun Jan 26, 2014 7:43 pm

Hi Dave,would it be The CALF? as in the Bull,Cow & Calf OFF Dursey Island. :idea: :P :ugeek:

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Re: Phizz Quizz 22

Post by newcetus » Mon Jan 27, 2014 12:38 pm

now would it be one of the Stags at Broadhaven?
Ricky Fulton

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Re: Phizz Quizz 22

Post by willie collins » Mon Jan 27, 2014 6:49 pm

Sorry Dave Missed page two!!! Wheres Phizz Quizz 23 ? :oops:

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