virtual crazy gang, part II

[Varley]

Well of course you would have to ring together. What sort of ship would it be if you were allowed to ring what you wanted on one and someone else rang what they wanted on another.

(Probably not much in steering with the telegraphs unless you have a rudder behind each prop).

[billyboy]

Hang on Dartskipper. I will go below and photograph the Starboard telegraph for you ha ha.
I only put up the port one because i was alcoholically impaired (lazy)

[Tom Alexander]

Originally Posted by Dartskipper

Billyboy, could you find another set of telegraphs to go with your avatar? I'm a bit worried that if you ring down Full Ahead on that one, we will end up going around in circles. I would be happier being able to ring for Full Ahead Both. Of course, if Tmac has commissioned a third engine and propeller shaft, we would have to ring down for Full Ahead Together.

Of course, you could always engage Iron Mike and let him apply massive amounts of corrective helm. Tmac is justly proud of the phenomenal SHP achieved by his machinery , so Full Ahead on one should still give us our 25 knot cruising speed, but only with the helm hard over.

Pray tell, what is a "hard-over"???????

Kind of like the difference between a light sleeper and a hard sleeper?? --- a light sleeper sleeps with a light on and a hard sleeper will sleep through anything!!

[Tom Alexander]

Originally Posted by Varley

(Probably not much in steering with the telegraphs unless you have a rudder behind each prop).

Silly me -- I was always under the impression that we had the latest in Azipods

[Tom Alexander]

[QUOTE=Red-17;2575]

Originally Posted by Tom Alexander

DR -- didn't see the context.

[I]Shackleton was given several DR's and eventually thrown over the rail as a lightweight[/I]

In this context Tom.

Thanx, Red, but the answer does remain the same!

[billyboy]

Azipods with Kort Nozzles no less Tom. Thats why she handles so easy. The tunnel for the aft thruster is now a Black Bush tank.

[Farmer John]

Does this mean I no longer have to heave on the steering oar? That is a big relief.

[Varley]

I have seen variable speed and variable pitch in all manner of steerable propulsors. None of them requiring a telegraph.

(And you can heave over the side. No privileges for the wheelhouse wallahs, risk the blow back like the rest of us).

[Red-17]

Originally Posted by Tmac1720

My apologies Red-17 but you have settled in so well you are regarded as an "old hand" which is a compliment by the way.

DR = Declined to Report in other words he was feckin' useless and not worthy of comment. (i.e. Questionable behaviour)

If it is adventure and excitement you seek I will be delighted to explain the mysteries of the Golden Rivet and also the shafting arrangements below the steering gear flat if you think you are brave enough to venture into such uncharted waters

I would love for you to explain the mysteries of the Golden Rivet to me Tmac, but I have been advised not venture into the shafting arrangements.

[Red-17]

Originally Posted by Farmer John

Apsley Cherry-Garrard wrote a book called "The Worst Journey in the World" and he was just going for a little walk to see some Penguins. I find this troubling, it doesn't sound as though he really enjoyed it, and no-one wanted the eggs they brought back. Perhaps we could rig a very cold shower on the deck and all stand in it for 2 hours and then vote on going South. I always wanted to do this but just lately I have lost the inclination.

I am aware of Apsley Cherry-Gerrard's book but that doesn't mean that our adventure would end up like his, anyway what sort of a name is Cherry for an adventurer, I have a beautician called Cherry, (no comments please) Where's your sense of adventure Farmer John

[Red-17]

[QUOTE=Tom Alexander;2652]

Originally Posted by Red-17

Thanx, Red, but the answer does remain the same!

Thanx Tom, please see reply from Tmac.

[Red-17]

Originally Posted by Varley

I have seen variable speed and variable pitch in all manner of steerable propulsors. None of them requiring a telegraph.

(And you can heave over the side. No privileges for the wheelhouse wallahs, risk the blow back like the rest of us).

??? Wallahs? Varley you are usually so technical but this does not strike me as being a technical term!

[Red-17]

Don't you just love it when I come in late on the conversation, send my thoughts and then I go to bed. Goodnight chaps. PS. Now you can chatter away among yourselves

[Rodney]

I'm so glad you cleared a hard over-up, all these years I thought it followed a hard-on. What a great site, I learn something new each day.

[Farmer John]

Has Pats come back with the stores yet, I was hoping for a few items I requested.

Ice Cream cones (Heavy duty)
Left handed corkscrew (motorised)
Bald man's comb (with polish applicator).
Trouser furling rig (with Spanish Windlass).

Anyone else expecting anything they dare reveal?

[Malcolm G]

Well I don't know about incoming stores (heaven knows what's in the boxes I 'acquired') but,

On having a look though the deepest recesses of the booze locker I keep finding stuff, such as;

Some boxes with a broad arrow (Pusser's mark to you grey funnel chaps).
More boxes with words written on the top - 'Leap Frog Milk' - Looks very old.
Some cases which I though might be some palatable ales and seemed at first sight to be Craft Beer, but on closer inspection it actually said Kraft Beer...

Any ideas?

[Tmac1720]

set of metric glass hammers
bucket of tartan paint
left handed spanner (Imperial to BSF thread)
open ended screwdriver (non ratchet)
replacement horizontal steam trap
lubricating gel for the Golden Rivet (jumbo size)

[Tmac1720]

Originally Posted by Red-17

I would love for you to explain the mysteries of the Golden Rivet to me Tmac, but I have been advised not venture into the shafting arrangements.

Dear lady, you know not what you seek... I suggest you consult Pat's before you seek further enlightenment

[Farmer John]

Originally Posted by Malcolm G

On having a look though the deepest recesses of the booze locker I keep finding stuff...
Any ideas?

You have no concept what booze is kept on the ship, the Booze locker is stocked up from my stores, and no-one has plumbed the depths of them, there is one wiggly corridor that opens up in the Brewery in Dublin, seemingly connected via a wormhole in the time continuum, one of many. Suffice it to say, we pay for very little and we have stocks of almost anything.

The Kraft Beer was a mistake, we only got it because we liked the way it came in triangular bottles covered in silver paper, but it tastes of very little and sticks to the roof of your mouth.

[Farmer John]

I've always wondered, with Tartan paint, do you have to use a different brush for each clan?

Red-17, my sense of adventure got left behind when we moved house for the 4th time in 18 months, about 20 years ago. I lost my elan and panache at the same time, but a happy find of Braggadocio has meant I can still talk big.

[billyboy]

teletransporting ashore for a few hours. got a driving job to do.

[Tom Alexander]

Originally Posted by Malcolm G

Some cases which I though might be some palatable ales and seemed at first sight to be Craft Beer, but on closer inspection it actually said Kraft Beer...

Any ideas?

Kraft beer -- made from Kraft Dinner -- Possibly from an Italian recipe for wheat beer, but noodles used to make the wort. It's the lack of hops that make it taste like gnats pee -- but as they say -------------- Any port in a storm!

[Tom Alexander]

Inasmuch as the GD is now a catamaran, I suggest those who want to adventure to the South Pole to plant the GD's house flag there use the port hull, while the others can stay in Invercargill. South Polites will only be gone a couple of days -- top speed to McMurdo Sound and then by "Whirly Bird" to the South Pole courtesy of SSR --- if he's around?

[Tom Alexander]

Originally Posted by Tmac1720

set of metric glass hammers
bucket of tartan paint
left handed spanner (Imperial to BSF thread)
open ended screwdriver (non ratchet)
replacement horizontal steam trap
lubricating gel for the Golden Rivet (jumbo size)

We will also need some rubber nails to go with the glass hammers.

[billyboy]

best get a couple of fulsons pulminators too just in case. Oh and a jar of spirit level bubbles and a box of Navy cake for the stewards.