10Q Brett your last :) says it all.
Best of everything to each and everyone.
Emmanuel.L.(Malta)

My dear Emmanuel.L :)

Hi Michael, when you are still young you do not appreciate life as much as when you reach that age when you know that your sunset is not that far away, you will start to appreciate the love for and from your family, friends ,ex-work mates etc.
You appreciate any help, any kind gesture , even a simple smile is goes a long way in making you happy or your smile uplifts a person especially if he/she is lonely in his old age.
Wrinkles may cover our face but do not let them cover our attitude ,our heart ,our character.

Be and stay positive as much as you possibly can my friends.
best regards and thanks to everyone for your friendship since I joined in September 2011.
Emmanuel.L.(Malta)

Dear Emmanuel, you are absolutely right about what realy counts in life - I learned my lessen when I reanimated my son for the first time. This experience changed my view on what is important in life completely.

But there are still some things you simply have to do ... and things you would like to do but can't because of the people you have to care for, ...

I'm quite happy about how things are but I miss the sea ...

But what really counts is the same, regardless where you live and what you do ... thanks for reminding us once again!


Best regards,

Michael.

P.S. Sorry for the not shipping-relatet post ...!

Hi Marek W, always happy to be of some help to all our friends, there may be "miles" separating all of us, through out the whole world, but if we ever meet remember in all these "miles" can be turned simply into "smile".
Always be positive,it helps a lot.
best regards
Emmanuel.L.(Malta)

Emmanuel, Michael, thanks for the kind replies. They go a long way! If there is ever a meet up, and if I can, I'm there! Take care my friends!

Dear Marek and anyone who cares to take a tip from a 74 year old, always make happiness (and your loved ones happiness) your ultimate goal, money does not buy you peace and happiness.
I find peace
,tranquility and happiness in this world of strife by trying to be helpful to others,a smile goes a long way to do this .Think and try to stay positive, believe me it helps.
Wishing everyone the best of health,peace and happiness.
Emmanuel.L.(Malta)

Dear Marek, I know how you feel ...! Also working in IT and loving it as much as you do is why I can't stay away from this site and I enjoy the great pictures and explanations from nice people like you, Emmanuel.

Now I will continue counting the days till I am at least near the sea again ...


Best regards,

Michael.

Hi Marek W, it is never late to change,it is VERY important to be working in a something that you feel positive about, to be otherwise makes you a slave,albeit a modern one.
Slaves on the oars of the galleys of ancient times surely were not happy ,so if there is a time or place for a change ,grab it.
best regards my friend,think positive.
regards
Emmanuel.L.(Malta)

Hi albula, it is always positive when a ship continues under a good owner and not confined to the scrap heap.
Long may she sail.
regards
Emmanuel.(Malta)

In these days MattyBoy it is not how many coats of paint is to be applied, but if is environmental friendly,if it applied in safe environment etc. lots of restrictions (mind you, positive ones).
She was water blasted and not grit blasted which is very positive as the dockyard is in an area surrounded by human habitation.
regards
Emmanuel.L.(Malta)

Emmanuel, I envy you my friend. I work in IT and I utterly hate it. I would've been much better suited working around or on a ship :). Best regards!

Good that Spliethof Amsterdam took over these vessels and they will be Dutch flagged!

Great photo's. How many layers of paint will they apply ?

Love to be of service my friend, as an ex dockyard worker they evoke memories of my 43 years at the ex-Malta Drydocks, now Palumbo shipyard.
regards
Emmanuel.L.(Malta)

I love these drydock shots. Thanks for posting Emmanuel!