virtual crazy gang, part II

Red-17 · #**2101** 20th January 2018, 22:50

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Originally Posted by Tmac1720

I certainly did, I wuz down the pit and anyhoo I don't think Red 17 likes me

That simply isn't true Tmac. You may recall that on several occasions I invited you to have a drink with me and on each occasion you refused. I admire your enthusiasm for all things mechanical and your tenacity for keeping the GD in perfect running order. I feel sure you are quite a nice person under that grouchy and grubby exterior. You have to come up for air sometime Tmac.

billyboy · #**2102** 20th January 2018, 23:06

I do recall one festive season being encoureged by a friend to drink Davenports Top brew delux (barley wine.) I have no recollection of the later part of the evening at all. However the next day, feeling rather sour. I called at that establishment and was shown an old victorian table that I apparently broke while dancing on it. Being a good citizen I took to my workplace nearby and Brazed its leg back on. (cast Iron). Photographic evidence was produced a few days later.....I was shocked!! never drank that stuff again!!

billyboy · #**2103** 20th January 2018, 23:09

Tmac sure has a lot on his plate at the moment. Ireally feel for him. I have volunteered to take the 12 till 4 watches to give him a break down there,
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Red-17 · #**2104** 21st January 2018, 01:35

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Originally Posted by billyboy

Tmac sure has a lot on his plate at the moment. Ireally feel for him. I have volunteered to take the 12 till 4 watches to give him a break down there,
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Oh dear! I do hope that he is OK. If he ever just want's to talk to someone I am the soul of discretion.

Tom Alexander · #**2105** 21st January 2018, 07:06

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Originally Posted by Red-17

Isn't Bermuda considered to be a member of the Caribbean Community ? I am more than a little confused this morning, maybe it was the second Cointreau last night that is to blame.

It is considered as part of the Caribbean Community, but by whom is not completely clear. It is a British Overseas Territory to this day. For the complete hisotry go to:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda

Perhaps you can see from this Google Earth grab that Bermuda is actually way out in the North Atlantic -- quite a way North of the Caribbean.

Tom Alexander · #**2106** 21st January 2018, 07:10

Gdansk tomorrow -- arrival time posted in a secret envelope in the PAX lounge bar. To enter the draw, leave $1 with Farmer John, and write your estimate on the entry slip and put it in the box provided. The closest one to the actual time of arrival will win the jackpot.

billyboy · #**2107** 21st January 2018, 09:27

10:45 standby to enter port is my guess. any takers?

Red-17 · #**2108** 21st January 2018, 10:14

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Originally Posted by billyboy

10:45 standby to enter port is my guess. any takers?

Are we guessing in Northern Hemisphere time or Southern?

Either way I will guess 11:00. In for a penny, in for a pound.

Red-17 · #**2109** 21st January 2018, 10:15

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Originally Posted by Tom Alexander

It is considered as part of the Caribbean Community, but by whom is not completely clear. It is a British Overseas Territory to this day. For the complete hisotry go to:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda

Perhaps you can see from this Google Earth grab that Bermuda is actually way out in the North Atlantic -- quite a way North of the Caribbean.

Oh dear, I really do need to go back to my geography books.

YM-Mundrabilla · #**2110** 21st January 2018, 10:23

Is this ZULU time, local time or what us old blokes would call GMT.
I hope that it is a brown paper envelope and not the white one that I saw Red holding up to the light.

Farmer John · #**2111** 21st January 2018, 11:08

Oh, how fortunate, I have won! See, it says so on this piece of self destructing paper. I love being in positions of trust, it is my honest face and my speedy running shoes.

The money is paid behind the bar for our Gdansk docking party.

Farmer John · #**2112** 21st January 2018, 19:41

Gdansk, Gdansk, wherever you may be, I am the Lord of Gdansk said he.

Red-17 · #**2113** 22nd January 2018, 02:45

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Originally Posted by Farmer John

Gdansk, Gdansk, wherever you may be, I am the Lord of Gdansk said he.

May I ask what it is you are taking Farmer John and is it legal?

billyboy · #**2114** 22nd January 2018, 06:40

I'll lay odds he got it out of a bottle RED17 heh heh heh

Tom Alexander · #**2115** 22nd January 2018, 08:54

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Originally Posted by Red-17

Are we guessing in Northern Hemisphere time or Southern?

Either way I will guess 11:00. In for a penny, in for a pound.

All times quoted, (other than by us personally when we are away, on leave, etc.) are GDT. (Golden Dreamer time.) We arranged that some time ago due to our varying geographical domeciles.

Glad to hear that Farmer John won and is using his winnings to sponsor our arriving party.

McCloggie · #**2116** 22nd January 2018, 09:11

When does the party start?

McC

billyboy · #**2117** 22nd January 2018, 09:31

Party starts when the driver puts the brakes on I guess.

Farmer John · #**2118** 22nd January 2018, 10:42

John Cooper-Clarke:
"We all start when the drum machine starts".

McCloggie · #**2119** 22nd January 2018, 13:52

I want some of what Farmer John is on - preferably a couple of pints!

If my medical allows it!

McC

billyboy · #**2120** 22nd January 2018, 23:37

Just had a rummage through my personal bottle store and came across a couple of cases of this. Should help liven the party up a bit heh heh heh

Farmer John · #**2121** 23rd January 2018, 00:07

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Originally Posted by McCloggie

I want some of what Farmer John is on - preferably a couple of pints!

If my medical allows it!

McC

I should stick to sippers, it is very potent stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KgB-sI2H-c

Red-17 · #**2122** 23rd January 2018, 05:11

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Originally Posted by Farmer John

I should stick to sippers, it is very potent stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KgB-sI2H-c

I never watched the Sopranos but am now intrigued as to how they would have used this song in the Soundtrack. Off course none of us live in chicken town, do we?

Tom Alexander · #**2123** 24th January 2018, 06:57

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Originally Posted by billyboy

Just had a rummage through my personal bottle store and came across a couple of cases of this. Should help liven the party up a bit heh heh heh

You wouldn't happen to have a bottle or two of Pussers Black Label Gunpowder proof around would you?? Mind you, any port in a storm, Eh?

billyboy · #**2124** 24th January 2018, 12:16

Possible. So much stored and piled up on there. I will have to make an inventory sometime. Theres some real old vintage stuff in there somewhere.

Farmer John · #**2125** 24th January 2018, 18:08

Sir William, I am prepared to assist you in your discoveries and investigations if you have a glass to spare.

My corkscrew is at your command.