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Originally Posted by Tom Alexander
There we go ---- came to a no bump stop on the West side of Princess Wharf, just ahead ot the three masted barquentine, the "Spirit of New Zealand". Dartskipper (forward) & Farmer John (aft) please ensure all lines are doubled up and the rat traps rigged. (All you need to do is tell the cutouts and relax while they do it. Usually done within 5 minutes -- Danny Doolans pub is just across the street at the end of the quay. Pats, if you're still around please get a coule of cutouts to rig the accomodation ladder and escort the pilot to his waiting car. (Two cutouts needed as the pilot will need a stretcher as he appears to have no control over his legs at the moment!)
Thirsty work that ----- Doolan's it is then.
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All lines forrard ashore and secured. All lines doubled up with triple preventers. Rat traps secured. Backsprings secured. Fenders rigged. Windlass and capstan secured.
Right, which way was the pub?