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21st December 2017, 22:17
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Not been hit by winds as yet but we have had non stop rain the whole night. Major flood warnings are up in our area. My Sea boots are ready. Water rising inside the yard almost up to where we park our car. Not looking good at the moment.
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22nd December 2017, 05:45
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22nd December 2017, 05:59
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#1879
22nd December 2017, 06:17
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Tmac -- Would you please prepare our "shrinking mode" as I would like us to take the scenic route through the Caledonian Canal on our way to Lerwick. No doubt, the crew will be looking for the Four and Twenty Virgins as we pass by Inverness.
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#1880
22nd December 2017, 09:15
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Good luck mate.
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#1881
22nd December 2017, 09:21
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We have got off light here so far. A River not too far from here is at critical level. if that bursts we will be in big trouble like befor when the house filled with muddy water
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#1882
22nd December 2017, 09:24
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cut outs!!. break out the grease. we are going to squeeze through the caledonian canal again. No diving for antique Whiskey this time.
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#1883
22nd December 2017, 13:05
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I shall shift to split personality mode again - McC 1 will of of course be onboard for the canal transit and McC 2 will be at the Inverness end for Christmas with the family anyway!
Hope you see stay dry Billy! McC
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#1884
23rd December 2017, 07:44
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Fort William just ahead -- Tmac - please shrink us for small canal transit size. Crew can cuddle up in the PAX lounge while we transit. Inverness tomorrow a.m. (No - Tmac -- I didn't forget -- Black Bush header tank pressed up - Injun room feed cleared for maximum flow.
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#1886
24th December 2017, 04:10
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Right, I'm finally aboard!
So cocktail cabinet is fully stocked and ready for the preparation of many glasses of festive cheer. I'll be setting up in the corner of the lounge for anyone who's developed a thirst.... Oh, and is the ship's band ready for a Carol concert? I've brought my guitar and I trust that Billyboy can dust off his drum kit. What else do we have available?
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#1887
24th December 2017, 04:35
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Welcome back Jeffers. well Tmac has his Lambeg, Dartskippers good on a comb and tissue....Have to check and see what other musicians we have.
Oh Steward be so kind as to get my Drum set up to the PAX lounge will you.
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24th December 2017, 06:33
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I am also quite good on the spoons, washboard, tea chest bass and kazoo. I also have a reasonably good singing voice, and was honoured to be in the cadet choir at the unveiling of the WW II Merchant Navy War Memorial on Tower Hill, London. (1955) See: https://www.britishpathe.com/video/i...ondon+memorial No - I don't appear in the news clip, but having the Queen pass in front of me during the inspection, I had never realised how diminutive she is.
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#1890
24th December 2017, 06:52
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Lerwick in 10 hours. We are booked directly into drydock so all those wishing to take their Christmas leave can make any necessary arrangements to travel as soon as we are shored up and dry. (Scheduled to leave drydock on Jan 3rd, 2018) Guided haggis hunt arranged for the afternoon for anyone interested. (Special shotguns with bent barrels to shoot around the sides of the mountains are provided by the guide company. Guests are requested to bring their own refreshment, either in hip flasks, or brown paper bags.)
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#1891
24th December 2017, 09:02
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I tried that before Tom. Loosed off 20 shots and missed them all. They reckon i was facing and shooting the wrong way
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#1892
24th December 2017, 09:19
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So I get here just in time to see everybody beggar off for their jollies! Typical.
I've mixed up a batch of mulled wine, fortified with some dark rum, to give people a nice warm drink to fortify them on their travels. I think I'll just stay aboard and have a good look around.
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#1893
24th December 2017, 13:16
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Good to have you aboard Jeffers. It would be a good idea to sample the rum punch periodically, just to ensure that it is at the right temperature. If our new ship's orchestra is working out a repertoire for the planned concert, may I suggest we practice this one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DUEAG5eO6c
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#1894
24th December 2017, 14:44
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O tempora O mores!
I should think quite a lot of that is incomprehensible and possibly illegal today. I think I could manage ""Three Blind Mice" on a kazoo, but at least I am enthusiastic. Good to have you aboard, Jeffers.
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#1895
24th December 2017, 21:26
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Ha that's nothing you should hear "The Fields of Athenry" played full chat on the Lambeg....
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#1897
24th December 2017, 21:47
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You can mix me a Harvey wallbanger Jeffers. Been missing the cocktails. Lets practise "hair on a G string" Mate.
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25th December 2017, 06:21
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25th December 2017, 06:25
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25th December 2017, 06:26
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Anyone heard from the C.E.D. yet??
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