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Old 12th July 2018, 00:47
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Marian, if I may call you Marian? --- would you like to sign on the crew here on the GD II ?? I think you'd make an ideal companion for Red.

I see you were just a twinkle in your Dad's eye when I sailed out of Princess Dock in Glasgow. Had some friends up in Cardonald -- was quite the ride taking the last tram down the Paisley Road to get back to the ship.(A bit like a roller coaster on steroids as I gather the driver wanted to get home.) I also had a nurse friend who worked in the York Hill hospital, and I used to take the Goven Ferry over to see her. Now there's maritime nostalgia for you!
Tom you may. Marian is fine, Ivan and Rob will confirm I answer to most things.
Memories eh!...You'll no doubt recall the dulcet tone of the tram conductress who aye knew how tae deal with the riff raff, If you're goin', then get on, if you're no', then get aff or like your driver, for quickness.... 'Cummoangetaff'

billy-boy, promotion indeed, happy to relieve Mr Varley in the radio shack anytime though my strengths lie in being a peggy, just ask for anything you need and I'll tell you how to do without it.


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Old 12th July 2018, 03:13
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Thinking about it Marian I think over the past couple of years you've been called a few different things by various people and stood the test of being insulted by professionals very well
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Old 12th July 2018, 06:40
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And as for the gentlemen some erstwhile time earlier said I should expose myself, forsoothe, oddboddikins sire have yee but little knowledge that it would transgress all known laws of Her Majesty's Realm and Governance to exhibit what little I have left and I have no wish to inconvenience Her Majesty's Constabulary in trying to find something that I find hard to locate even though it is still attached.
When the shipping companies said they were downsizing, I had no idea that all the male members of the merchant navy would suffer from that. (Except Tmac -- but that's only what he claims!)
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Old 12th July 2018, 06:45
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Tom, please meet me on the wharf at 1900 so that we can head out for the evening.
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Old 12th July 2018, 15:19
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When the shipping companies said they were downsizing, I had no idea that all the male members of the merchant navy would suffer from that. (Except Tmac -- but that's only what he claims!)
I've never had any complaints from the ladies, only contented sighs and satisfied grins An artisan like wot I is always maintains their equipment in pristine condition
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Old 12th July 2018, 18:20
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Tmac is truly a four and a half budgie man.
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Old 13th July 2018, 06:24
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Thank you Red for a very pleasant evening out. Will have to do that again sometime. Ovaltine in my quarters? Oh! Dom Perignon?? Why not?
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Old 13th July 2018, 06:57
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Tmac is truly a four and a half budgie man.
Yes, I have noticed. When he goes over the Lee rail he uses both hands. Lucky Chap.
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Old 13th July 2018, 07:03
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Ah Tom! The old Ovaltine trick to make a lass drowsy, unworthy. Please behave like an Officer and Gentleman, stick to the Dom.
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Old 14th July 2018, 07:12
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Ah Tom! The old Ovaltine trick to make a lass drowsy, unworthy. Please behave like an Officer and Gentleman, stick to the Dom.
Well, I know I'm an occifer, and a gentleman by definition is a man who takes his weight on his elbows, so that figures as well.
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Old 14th July 2018, 10:53
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I've never had any complaints from the ladies, only contented sighs and satisfied grins An artisan like wot I is always maintains their equipment in pristine condition
I don't like to boast but only grins? I get full belly laughs AND not only from the ladies!
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Old 16th July 2018, 05:16
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SIGH!!...and heres me trying to play snooker with a length of rope....LOL
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Old 16th July 2018, 08:25
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SIGH!!...and heres me trying to play snooker with a length of rope....LOL
Send it down to the bo'sun --- we'll get it wormed, parcelled and served -- that'll stiffen it right up.
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Old 16th July 2018, 09:34
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Quite happy with "worm and parcel with the lay". Less happy with "turn and serve the other way".
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Old 17th July 2018, 14:30
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Well, that killed the conversation.

Drinks on me, that usually gets a response.
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Old 17th July 2018, 14:48
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See you in the bar then FJ. Large Scapa for me please!

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Old 17th July 2018, 15:00
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Ye Ha fill yer boots folks, its rare enough FJ puts his hands into his pockets. I'll have a mint julep and a sarsaparilla chaser, thank you and your very good health.
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Old 17th July 2018, 15:49
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Ye Ha fill yer boots folks, its rare enough FJ puts his hands into his pockets. I'll have a mint julep and a sarsaparilla chaser, thank you and your very good health.
Why would I put my hand in my pockets? My money is more safely closeted than that.
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Old 17th July 2018, 17:08
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What is money pray?... injuneers NEVER buy drinks or anything else that they can't purloin for that matter.

Nothing like a bit of filthy lucre in your pocket when on a run ashore
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Old 17th July 2018, 17:09
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Why would I put my hand in my pockets?
you never know what you might find there

Confucius he say "man with hole in pocket feel cocky all day"
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Old 18th July 2018, 00:40
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What?...FJ pushing the boat out>

Count me in FJ I will have a large one please with a chaser.
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Old 18th July 2018, 01:02
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Be careful when pushing the boat out. It may not be ours, there are dozens full of SN 'visitors' on every side and all three ends.
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Old 18th July 2018, 02:41
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Be careful when pushing the boat out. It may not be ours, there are dozens full of SN 'visitors' on every side and all three ends.
Refugees eh, poor sods, all at sea and needing a safe home.
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Old 18th July 2018, 08:26
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Refugees at sea is a verboten subject, it always generates much more heat than light. Nauru and Manus we know little off.
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Old 18th July 2018, 11:21
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Ah, bleeding hearts. I wonder if antislavery law still applies to SOLAS ships? Maybe there's money to be made. Gravy boats even.
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