virtual crazy gang, part II

[Dartskipper]

Hic...you never drank in the Prince Regent then ?? Hic.....

[Malcolm G]

Gosh, here you all are - It reminds me of Shake's Place in Paignton, back in the 70s - Pity it closed but you can't wonder.
Belated wishes for many more to come Roy! - Birthdays that is.....

[Varley]

It's all right, a plastico will oblige. They are all wearing lapel camera's and microphones. Something to do with a pinched bottom and knee squeeze I understand (maybe that counts as obliging too?).

[Tmac1720]

I couldn't understand what all the complaining about the noise was about as I found the bar very quiet then I remembered I still had my ear muffs on nothing quite as good as the feeling of a warm muff around the ears

[Farmer John]

Oh, Tmac, what better way to drift of to sleep.

[Farmer John]

Dartskipper, was your current apparel that which you were issued with on your natal occurrence?

Or do you always wear pink?

[Dartskipper]

Originally Posted by Farmer John

Dartskipper, was your current apparel that which you were issued with on your natal occurrence?

Or do you always wear pink?

That's an unfortunate consequence of leaving a red sock in the washing machine.

[Dartskipper]

Originally Posted by Malcolm G

Gosh, here you all are - It reminds me of Shake's Place in Paignton, back in the 70s - Pity it closed but you can't wonder.
Belated wishes for many more to come Roy! - Birthdays that is.....

Cheers Malcolm, grab a bevvy at the bar and join the happy throng. Just put it on the tab, Sir William has unlimited credit here apparently. I'm surprised John B of the Coral Star hasn't arrived yet. Unlike him to miss out on a good party.

[Farmer John]

Originally Posted by Dartskipper

Cheers Malcolm, grab a bevvy at the bar and join the happy throng. Just put it on the tab, Sir William has unlimited credit here apparently. I'm surprised John B of the Coral Star hasn't arrived yet. Unlike him to miss out on a good party.

I think he is roaming around Nassau harbour, singing with the rest of them.

[billyboy]

Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas. It lies on the island of New Providence, with neighbouring Paradise Island accessible via Nassau Harbour bridges.....Hmmmmm seems like John is in a good spot!....wonder if theres enough water to get the golden dreamer alongside at low water?

Tom I will get busy planning our Christmas lay up and bottom scrub. Not easy finding a dry dock this time of year. had to pay out triple price last year to get them to work.

[Tom Alexander]

Originally Posted by billyboy

Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas. It lies on the island of New Providence, with neighbouring Paradise Island accessible via Nassau Harbour bridges.....Hmmmmm seems like John is in a good spot!....wonder if theres enough water to get the golden dreamer alongside at low water?

Tom I will get busy planning our Christmas lay up and bottom scrub. Not easy finding a dry dock this time of year. had to pay out triple price last year to get them to work.

Sir William --- Ahemm! We were in Nassau about 2-3 weeks ago (glad you can remember the geographical features!) where we picked up that 40 ft container full of c**h which we took to Colon. I was under the impression we were heading to Lerwick for layup, although that's not etched in stone. Did plan on heading to the beach at Punta Cana tomorrow, Azores from there but what ever you desire is my command.

[billyboy]

Its all right Tom. Just heard theres a floating dock available in Lerwick for our annual bottom service and any mods that Tmac wants done. Any crew members need to go home for the festive season your travelling expences will be covered. Me? I will remain with the ship as usual. Asked the wife about going home and she said i dont need to bother....that was nice of her was'nt it.
Couple of good ale establishments there I am told. Might even manage to visit CED too!

[McCloggie]

What is happening? Is everyone back on board? Do we have to go ashore again tonight? Are we under way?

There are no prams around so the gangway cut outs seem to have done their job!

Steward - A very large Bloody Mary, scrambled egg with smoked salmon and bacon please (I intend to raise the catering standards here) with coffee and orange juice.

I will be available for duty (or indeed another run ashore) after I have had breakfast.

McC

[Dartskipper]

Everybody is waiting for the after effects of the party to wear off, and we have slipped our moorings and proceeding in silent running mode, so that nobody will be disturbed. Would Mr McC be so kind as to stand watch on the bridge until the naviguessers and iron mike watchers recover enough to take over? There are a lot of buttons and switches on the control console that are unlabelled, all installed to meet the requirements of Tmac's various modifications to our machinery. Some of them have been there so long that their function is long forgotten, so it is probably wise not to press any of them. The one to steer well clear of is that big red one over there. Don't under any circumstances touch it without Tmac's permission. It has rather strange results, including making the scenery go much faster.

[billyboy]

MORNING DARTSKIPPER!!....oh....sorry mate forgot about the head
great night last night eh!...check out the pictures later mate...some crackers amongst them heh heh heh. John would have been proud of you mate

[McCloggie]

Glad to take a turn on the bridge DS.

Which is the button not to touch? This one here.........?

McC

[billyboy]

what the ........ We been rtear ended or someone pressed tjhe red button. Spilt my Rum...its all climbed out the back of my glass.

[Tom Alexander]

TANNOY: At this speed we'll be off Punta Cana in about 20 minutes. Seeing as we previously established that Mr. McCloggie has a slit pesronality would he please stay on the bridge while he goes forward to lower the hooky thing when he stops the vessel.

Ah! Lok what I spotted on the beach --- Sir William - permission to open the Marina Deck and use your launch for shore parties? Farmer John, please have a couple of Plasticos man the stainess steel bar down there.

[billyboy]

WOW! I am up for a piece of that Tom.....Carry on my good man. (yours looks delightful too mate!)

[McCloggie]

Tannoy:

Captain Sir, Officer of the Watch McCloggie. Sir I have a vessel bearing green 30 range 6 miles - No we have passed it already!

Tannoy 2:

MAA McCloggie to Officer of the Watch McCloggie - All cut outs mustered at the sharp end to deal with the anchory thing.

Tannoy 3:

Tmac is requested to the bridge!

How do I stop this thing?

Tannoy 4:

Captain Sir .... no we have passed that one as well!

Tannoy 5:

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

[billyboy]

chuck it in reverse for a few moments then put them stick thingys in the middle and press Reset...or is it refresh. Just hit the abandon ship button

[Tmac1720]

HOI !!!!! I was just enjoying an afternoon siesta dreaming of a beautiful Black Bush when the machenery alarms all went off and my funnel suite went all a-tremble.... haven't felt that knee trembling sensation for many, many years.

Anyhoo to cut a long story short Squeek and Eric appear covered in oil and sh1t because while cleaning out the supercharged turbo intercooler fan thingamy some bar steward turned it ON !!!!! Took a whole pound of cheese and a bag of nuts to calm them down and restore normal service.

Somebody, I don't know who but I'll find out pushed the BIG RED button didn't they?.... I shall stalk the companionways until I find the miscreant and correct the error of their ways with the help of my jumbo shifter and flogging spanner inserted into their stern orifice.

[Farmer John]

Tmac, I know this may sound like a feeble excuse but a big boy did it and ran away.

Let's hope that calms him down a bit.

[billyboy]

Oh dear Tmacs on the warpath. "Never hot the red button without a warning first!!" Best keep a low profile for a day or two MAA.

[McCloggie]

What a terrifying day.

Suddenly finding us breaking the sound barrier was bad enough but I have just caught a glimpse of Tmac stalking the accommodation with some VERY large engineering tools - and that was scary!

Reckon I'll lock myself in my cabin for a bit and tell the Steward to put an unlimited supply of Black Bush on my slate until he has cooled down. I'll get cheese and nuts provided as well!

McC