virtual crazy gang, part II

Tom Alexander · #**1926** 30th December 2017, 06:08

Originally Posted by McCloggie View Post
I enjoyed waving to myself as the GD slipped past Nairn but am now ready to reunite my split personality back on board (Oh no you'r not. Oh yes I am etc.).

Thinking of that though, is there a crew pantomime onboard or do the normal events count as one?

Oh! McCloggie, our whole existence aboard the GD is a pantomime (Oh! no it isan't -- Oh! yes it is!) Acutally went to see "Puss in Boots" at our local theatre last night. Heck of a lot of fun, expecially watching all the little kids really getting into it.

Maybe we could put on something special -- the adult version called "Pussy in Boots"? Instead of the Wicked Witch, or the Ogre creeping up behind someone (WATCH OUT!! ) we could have a Plastico creep up behind people (REALLY WATCH OUT!!!!)

Tom Alexander · #**1927** 30th December 2017, 06:35

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Originally Posted by billyboy

Float out in about two hours Tom. Gaffer just told me. we are to proceed to the berth astern of the ferry where we can moor for two days only. enough time to visit the local establishments.
Time to throw a dart at the world map Tom. Need the agent to come up with a job for us. Cost me a bundle to get the dry dock work done this year.

Two days -- Oh! good -- at least we can get to go first footing - lang may yer lum reek an' au that! I have made contact with a Mr. "X" in Gdansk -- apparently in about 2 weeks he will have in his posession a series of paintings, borrowed? from a palace in St. Peterburg, which he would like us to pick-up in Gdansk and take to New York. To be shown as "burlap" on the manifest. Enough in it for us to pay for fuel for the next 5 years, or gold plate Tmacs Black Bush header tank. Given the time frame, we can spend a few days in Copenhagen on the way.

billyboy · #**1928** 30th December 2017, 07:20

Nice one Tom. coatnardon eh! seem to remember having some fun there.

Must get dressed decently for the lassies of Lerwick....dress to impress like.

Farmer John · #**1929** 30th December 2017, 17:56

A more fitting Pantomime for this ship could be Widow 't-wanky. It's lonely on here sometimes, we seem to have driven all the ladies away.

I don't think Tmac's Black Bush tank needs gold plating, the constant use keeps it fine and bright.

Right, I am away to dress myself in my "Weddings, court appearances and funerals" apparel, we must start out smart for a New Year, and while on that subject, a very good 2018 to all the crew, hangers on and others.

billyboy · #**1930** 31st December 2017, 00:53

wow.....just looked at myself in the mirror.....think I am in love......LOL

right...Lead on Tom, lets go dhow these lovely Lerwick ladies what they have been missing. Oh, perhaps a wee dram afore we gang awa!

Tom Alexander · #**1931** 31st December 2017, 08:32

Och Aye!! Party time:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZGNQ9IIzQA

Jeffers · #**1932** 31st December 2017, 11:35

New Years eve in Scotland, eh? That should be fun.
Me great-grandma was Scottish so I've inherited a liking for the finer things that originate up there, like malt whiskys....
A wee dram? Don't mind if I do......

billyboy · #**1933** 31st December 2017, 12:55

Hmmmmm yons a fine dram. will ye no hae one yersel landlord an one fer au yer regulars as weel. an a bottle O something fine fer yon lassie sat on her own

Dartskipper · #**1934** 31st December 2017, 14:22

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Originally Posted by billyboy

wow.....just looked at myself in the mirror.....think I am in love......LOL

right...Lead on Tom, lets go dhow these lovely Lerwick ladies what they have been missing. Oh, perhaps a wee dram afore we gang awa!

I hate to disillusion you Sir William, but that mirror was removed form the Hall of Mirrors on our last run ashore when we visited the funfair.

Anyway, I'm ready to celebrate looking forward to another year of fun, mayhem and nefarious manifests in 2018. Here's looking at yer, down the hatch, past my lips and around my gums, look out stomach, here it comes.

Cheers mates.

YM-Mundrabilla · #**1935** 31st December 2017, 14:44

New Year's Eve I allow myself a Drambuie or two but 2018 is looking up already.
Just found 4 x 1 litre bottles of duty free Drambuie when I thought I only had one.
Must have put them away for medicinal purposes over the years.

Farmer John · #**1936** 31st December 2017, 16:01

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Originally Posted by YM-Mundrabilla

Just found 4 x 1 litre bottles of duty free Drambuie when I thought I only had one.
Must have put them away for medicinal purposes over the years.

I am prepared to help you with that burden. No, no, I know I am wonderful, don't thank me.

billyboy · #**1937** 1st January 2018, 00:19

HAPPY NEW YEAR .....

whispering now...steward, Coffee and paracetamol please followed by a full English.

Tom Alexander · #**1938** 1st January 2018, 05:50

Passed a herd of sheep just after going ashore - looked for Coastie, but no luck.

Tom Alexander · #**1939** 1st January 2018, 05:57

An energetic, outrageous, vigourous, slightly sinful hogmanay to one and all!

Farmer John · #**1940** 2nd January 2018, 00:16

That sounds like a lot of hard work, Tom, I was hoping to eat Caviar to the sound of trumpets.

billyboy · #**1941** 2nd January 2018, 01:35

I know that wind ups and practical joke at sea is common to start the new year. However, I just want to say dont try it on with my Chief Engineer! remember I am on his side. so watch it as I can adjust salaries at any time.....lol

Red-17 · #**1942** 2nd January 2018, 07:22

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Originally Posted by billyboy

I know that wind ups and practical joke at sea is common to start the new year. However, I just want to say dont try it on with my Chief Engineer! remember I am on his side. so watch it as I can adjust salaries at any time.....lol

Is our illustrious Chief Engineer not up to any tricks or wind ups Sir Billy? I had a trick or two that I thought would really amuse our C.E.. Oh well?

Tom Alexander · #**1943** 2nd January 2018, 08:05

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Originally Posted by Red-17

Is our illustrious Chief Engineer not up to any tricks or wind ups Sir Billy? I had a trick or two that I thought would really amuse our C.E.. Oh well?

Fear not Red --- just ask yerself when you last received a paycheque. The worst he will do, I'm sure is grumble a bit if you ask him for the loan of his Titanium credit card to do a bit of personal shopping. As for Tmac, I believe that he is of sufficient finesse not to injure a member of the finer sex. (Oh! yes, please --- Oooops, sorry, I thought I was still at the pantomime) As long as you don't cut off his supply of Black Bush, and don't mess with his injuns you should be fine. His sense of humour shold at least extend to remodelling his Funnel Suite with pink wall paper, and making him an "apple pie" bed with the left over Christmas holly in the fold. Now having made those suggestions, I think I'd better go and find a good hiding place for the next day or two. (If anybody needs me, Ill be cowering in the flag locker on the bridge).

billyboy · #**1944** 2nd January 2018, 10:13

Just remember that with the flick a switch or two Tmac can unleash all kinds of mayham back at us!!
So mild humor only please.....LOL
Happy new year Red17.

Farmer John · #**1945** 2nd January 2018, 10:43

Sir William, it does cut both ways, the deck department can get us hopelessly lost and the catering department... Well, let's not go there.
Personally, I have never got us hopelessly lost, though I have been surprised to find out where we are. No-one likes to see an iceberg off the shore of Crete, but a liittle thought and imagination pulled us through, and I did get us down from the Great Pyramid (I was as surprised as anyone,but it made a super duvet).

Very nice to see Red17, if we have music and cocktails from Jeffers and the sophisticated company company of a lady, this year could be looking up.

Red-17 · #**1946** 2nd January 2018, 10:58

It is oh so nice to be back on board the GD. I wonder where our next adventure will take us? Does it really matter, as long as we have plenty of Dom, and Black Bush of course to keep our C.E. happy. I think your right Farmer John, this year is looking up. See you all in the lounge for drinkies.

Tmac1720 · #**1947** 2nd January 2018, 16:06

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Originally Posted by billyboy

Just remember that with the flick a switch or two Tmac can unleash all kinds of mayham back at us!!

Oh yes !! be afraid, be VERY AFRAID !!!!!! the wrath of an inebriated Chief Injuneer is NOT to be taken lightly. And as for redecorating my funnel suite...HA!! I KNOW where you are Mr Alexander... you can run but you can't hide

scalding hot water in the heads, ice cold in the shower, Punka louves oscillating at 1500 revs... hmmm that will do just for starters.

Male or female crew members are all the same to me... I hate everyone equally

(I am an equal opportunity employer)

Anyone, ANYONE touching my beloved injuns had better have private medical care and believe in the Lord Jesus because they are about to meet him.

P.S. Happy New Year to everyone (including Varley)

Tmac1720 · #**1948** 2nd January 2018, 16:13

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Originally Posted by Red-17

I think your right Farmer John, this year is looking up. See you all in the lounge for drinkies.

Us poor downtrodden injuneers are always looking up.... we are DOWN the pit in the dark and smelly nether regions never to have the sunlight on our faces, never to feel the cool Ocean breeze on our grimy and oil soaked faces, never to know the luxury of an ice cold beer on the back of our parched throats, doomed forever never to see a sunrise or a moon set, deafened by the constant roar of machinery and worst of all looked down upon by the deckie crowd who truth be told can't even steer in a straight line ......... oh woe is us, thrice woe....

P.S. are we there yet?... wherever it was we were going..

Farmer John · #**1949** 2nd January 2018, 16:59

Why steer in a straight line? That is beginner's stuff, I love to perform a Saraband, the wake should be a work of art, why should one side have the morning sun all the time.

Tmac, you know we respect and love you and your fearsome machinery, I wouldn't touch the Injuns when they are so lovingly tended by you and your gallant gang. Come and have a drink, you miserable thing, get some frost on your boilersuit.

McCloggie · #**1950** 2nd January 2018, 18:40

Yeees,

A Happy New Year to you as well CE Tmac!!!!!

McC