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Old 11-05-06, 04:59
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Default Re: Portee blues

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Originally posted by David Ellery
In the background is the Tasman sea which is why its in such a bad state
Another contributing factor would surely be parking it under cypress trees - the pollen when mixed with rainwater produces weak sulphuric acid which makes short work of steel.

Sort of a double whammy when combined with salty air.
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