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Forum: The Pig & Whistle 27th September 2017, 08:22
Replies: 12
Views: 9,434
Posted By woodend
Biggest rat I ever saw was in CapeTown way back...

Biggest rat I ever saw was in CapeTown way back in the mid 50's. We had just finished fumigating and I was sitting with the 'crowd' on No. 1 hatch waiting for all the sealing tape to be taken down so...
Forum: Mess Deck 7th September 2017, 10:19
Replies: 16
Views: 18,336
Posted By woodend
Retired from permanent employment in August 2000....

Retired from permanent employment in August 2000. Immediately taken on by Smit Pentow on contract. Went on for another five years until I got banged about a bit under a helicopter in a bad winch up...
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 27th July 2017, 14:36
Replies: 51
Views: 24,230
Posted By woodend
Sorry but I can't help the northern summer but...

Sorry but I can't help the northern summer but here we have the most wonderful winters day. crystal clear and warmed uo from 8* to almost 19*. Everywh3re desperately needs rain!!!!!!!
Forum: Sports Talk 17th July 2017, 15:15
Replies: 33
Views: 30,561
Posted By woodend
Almost prophetic Islay!

Almost prophetic Islay!
Forum: Sports Talk 17th July 2017, 08:17
Replies: 33
Views: 30,561
Posted By woodend
Commentators here calling it an early...

Commentators here calling it an early declarartion! With only one spinner left to bat I reckon it vwas a very good decision. The two bowlers gave it a go for the few overs they had before the close...
Forum: Sports Talk 10th July 2017, 09:27
Replies: 33
Views: 30,561
Posted By woodend
Yup well done England Yup very well done...

Yup well done England

Yup very well done England! I was waiting to see if we could master that playing surface after it gave your team trouble from the start of day 4. We couldn't!!!!!!
Forum: Sports Talk 6th July 2017, 09:43
Replies: 33
Views: 30,561
Posted By woodend
So here we go again! After a very solid match by...

So here we go again! After a very solid match by the English ladies yesterday it is in to the mote traditional format. Well done to the ladies, we couldn't get to that formidable total.






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Forum: The Pig & Whistle 6th July 2017, 09:32
Replies: 75
Views: 38,467
Posted By woodend
I support iive and let live policy so if you...

I support iive and let live policy so if you don't want to read about cruising you don't have to read the threads, it is the same as planes and cars. I have no interest there so I don't read about...
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 3rd July 2017, 16:09
Replies: 4
Views: 5,743
Posted By woodend
Information and suggestions required on computer

Hi All I'm sorry to braise my problem here. I have been happily using both sites SH and SN. For this last week I can connect with SH with no problem but I get nothingfor SN. I would cotact them at SN...
Forum: Sports Talk 3rd July 2017, 15:57
Replies: 33
Views: 30,561
Posted By woodend
Now we have a feast of Women's Cricket. We play...

Now we have a feast of Women's Cricket. We play England on Friday I think and after watching a few 'bits', these ladies don't hold back
Forum: Places, People & Events of Maritime Interest 30th June 2017, 20:45
Replies: 12
Views: 24,405
Posted By woodend
I was given a wonderful book called 'LIVERPOOL...

I was given a wonderful book called 'LIVERPOOL ONE' , the story of the design phase of the new Liverpool. There are some excellent photos in it and it is well worth a looking at. Since then I have...
Forum: Mess Deck 17th June 2017, 15:41
Replies: 12
Views: 8,271
Posted By woodend
One memory I know I haven't shared on here was...

One memory I know I haven't shared on here was when I was Senior Second Mate of the ACCRA. I had been there over a year when this incident happened. When the clocks were due to change overnight I...
Forum: Ships No More 17th June 2017, 08:51
Replies: 2
Views: 11,644
Posted By woodend
Certainly would be here in SA! MENDI crops up...

Certainly would be here in SA! MENDI crops up quite frequently. mainly regarding ancestors spirits and remains which are very important in the African culture.
Forum: Mess Deck 15th June 2017, 14:57
Replies: 0
Views: 3,526
Posted By woodend
sacrificed on the altar of expediency / economy.

Hi All I have been turning a memory of something over and over in my mind just recently as to whether I should start this thread or not This is really directed at those 'deck men' who were serving...
Forum: Sports Talk 15th June 2017, 09:21
Replies: 33
Views: 30,561
Posted By woodend
Where did the England team go yesterday? They...

Where did the England team go yesterday? They were way below par unfort5unately and looked as if they didn't want to score runs hitting the ball to the fielders. Ah well! back to bthe drawi8ng boards.
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 10th June 2017, 11:07
Replies: 9
Views: 7,816
Posted By woodend
One excellent reason for living on a golf estate...

One excellent reason for living on a golf estate ... no unexpected callers! Luckily also with the poor cell (mobile) phone reception, nothing on there either. Our big problem unfortunatelywith the on...
Forum: Nostalgia - Days Gone Bye 8th June 2017, 08:26
Replies: 6
Views: 19,560
Posted By woodend
Just had the first good winter storm in years to...

Just had the first good winter storm in years to hit the Western Cape. Did all the right things: steady North gale. backing NW. rain starts, backing SW and wind moderating. Rin clears. Unfortunately...
Forum: Sports Talk 8th June 2017, 08:05
Replies: 33
Views: 30,561
Posted By woodend
Now we are making life very difrficult for...

Now we are making life very difrficult for ourselves!
Forum: Sports Talk 7th June 2017, 08:01
Replies: 33
Views: 30,561
Posted By woodend
Well done England you are now sitting comfotable...

Well done England you are now sitting comfotable till the semi's. We have yo face Pakistan today who can be very unpredictable. I feel for the Aussies with two rain affected.
Forum: Sports Talk 30th May 2017, 11:18
Replies: 33
Views: 30,561
Posted By woodend
Our two strike bowlers had a field day!! Then the...

Our two strike bowlers had a field day!! Then the atmosphere must have changed somehow as it didn't swing as much for the rest of the match. However those first six wickets to fall were fantastic to...
Forum: Elder Dempster 29th May 2017, 08:18
Replies: 7
Views: 25,404
Posted By woodend
Hi GTP thought you had been rather quiet! I have...

Hi GTP thought you had been rather quiet! I have learnt now on here through several lost posts to type out my post and then copy or cut and paste onto the site. That wat if it does get 'lost' you...
Forum: Sports Talk 28th May 2017, 20:51
Replies: 33
Views: 30,561
Posted By woodend
Oh ye of little faith! I am just getting my...

Oh ye of little faith! I am just getting my breath back! Well done!
Forum: Sports Talk 26th May 2017, 15:15
Replies: 33
Views: 30,561
Posted By woodend
Cricket

Congratulations England, you gave us a bloody nose and something to think about with the upcoming championship. Heard Hashim Amla in an interview say they were the best, well balanced side he had...
Forum: Mess Deck 26th May 2017, 11:24
Replies: 13
Views: 8,792
Posted By woodend
Funniest experience I had when ensign dipping was...

Funniest experience I had when ensign dipping was arriving in Norfolk Va where I think damn near the whole American fleet was docked. The ensign was going up and down more often than a 'w+++++...
Forum: Non-Seafaring Obituaries 23rd May 2017, 15:16
Replies: 10
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Views: 14,548
Posted By woodend
RIP. i think he played a better part as THE SAINT...

RIP. i think he played a better part as THE SAINT but he played his parts well.
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