virtual crazy gang, part II

billyboy · #**2276** 12th February 2018, 22:52

crossed forearms signal from the bow....Oh is he a west ham supporter then?

Red-17 · #**2277** 13th February 2018, 00:00

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Originally Posted by Dartskipper

Ah well, that's woken up all the patients in the Hospital on the quay. Mind you, look at those ferries go, I've never seen them get out of the way like that before. Oooops, that lower ferry went full ahead so fast that all the cars shot off the stern loading ramp. I hope the owners all had insurance. Now, slow ahead to observe the 6 knots limit. There's Britannia RN College up there on the hill. Looks like they've broken out a brand new extra large White Ensign too. Must be expecting important guests. Dead slow for a few minutes to let the Higher Ferry paddle across. Don't want to catch one of its guide wires on a prop or rudder. All clear now, slow ahead up to Old Mill Creek where we can swing and drop down onto the buoys in the stream off Sandquay. Stop Starboard engine, slow ahead Port, hard a'starboard. Steady, slow ahead both. Bow mooring party at the ready. Lower a sea boat so we can drop a buoy jumper onto the buoy. There we go, nicely stemming the flood tide now. Stop both. Drop the wire down to the jumper so that he can shackle on. Now the stern party can moor to the buoy astern of us. Good, crossed forearms signal from the bow and stern parties tell me we are safely secured.

Finished with engines.

Send a fresh bottle of Black Bush down to Chief so he can whet his whistle.

Free beers for the deck crew. Very smartly done Mr McCloggie, you have trained your gang well.

Get the owner's barge ready alongside the companionway, VIP's going ashore.

Well done Butterfly, I think that you have done this before. Now, where do I find a Vice Admiral?

Red-17 · #**2278** 13th February 2018, 00:04

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Originally Posted by Farmer John

Worth 10p apiece.

I feel a lot better for that, and we may as well do it, we've broken anything that could be blasted.

Anyone put their hand in their pocket for another one?

You can put me down for 20p Farmer John we mustn't send Tmac to the poor house just because we want to hear the ENORMOUS roar from the horn, sorry, ship's horn.

YM-Mundrabilla · #**2279** 13th February 2018, 00:51

We don't want birds nesting in the whistle.
Dirty water on Red's washing is bad enough but bird's nest remnants etc as well is NO.

McCloggie · #**2280** 13th February 2018, 03:34

Free beers for the deck crew. Very smartly done Mr McCloggie, you have trained your gang well

Thank you Dartskipper! I made sure the gang knew how important a good first impression is around here with everyone watching us.

If I may say so, your ship-handling was not too shabby either.

OK, back to finish off the door maintenance.

McC

Tom Alexander · #**2281** 13th February 2018, 06:34

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Originally Posted by Tmac1720

As for shaving.... I simply burn the bristles off with a blowlamp

Us lot 'ere in Canada drive our whiskers in wif an 'ammer, and bite them off inside-Eh?

Dartskipper · #**2282** 13th February 2018, 07:01

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Originally Posted by billyboy

crossed forearms signal from the bow....Oh is he a west ham supporter then?

Certainly is Sir, he also supports the local South Devon branch of the West Ham United Home for Old Professionals and Failed Apprentices, otherwise known as Torquay United.

billyboy · #**2283** 13th February 2018, 10:41

at least I am not the only supporter aboard then....LOL

Farmer John · #**2284** 13th February 2018, 15:47

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Originally Posted by YM-Mundrabilla

We don't want birds nesting in the whistle.
Dirty water on Red's washing is bad enough but bird's nest remnants etc as well is NO.

OK, here we go.

PHHRRRRROOOOOAAAAAMPPHHHTTTToin

Oh heck, run like hell before old Tmac catches us. I think we have split it's reed.

Dartskipper · #**2285** 13th February 2018, 17:58

While we are busy blowing (or not, as the case may be,) whistles, listen out for the preserved GWR 4-6-0 Lydham Manor as she passes Britannia Halt on her way into Kingswear Station. Somebody please let our MAA know so that he can get some photos.

Dartskipper · #**2286** 13th February 2018, 18:01

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Originally Posted by Red-17

Well done Butterfly, I think that you have done this before. Now, where do I find a Vice Admiral?

Thank you Red. Yes, me and the River Dart have an agreement. If I don't jump in, it won't drown me.

Now, Vice Admirals are definitely NOT found in the Engineers workshops. They can sometimes be found at the bar in the Officers' Mess. Sir William will know the way.

Dartskipper · #**2287** 13th February 2018, 18:02

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Originally Posted by Farmer John

Oh, neatly done. I must take notes on that, I always say "Carry on you chaps" and see what happens, most people know what they are up to.

Dartskipper, you've been here before.

Once or twice.......

Dartskipper · #**2288** 13th February 2018, 18:06

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Originally Posted by billyboy

at least I am not the only supporter aboard then....LOL

Me as well, Sir William. Shame they had to add "London" to the badge and deface it. We're not in West Ham anymore (actually, we never were!) so they should have changed the name to Stratford Hammers, but that might have caused confusion with the Hawbush Hammers who used to race dirt track push bikes like speedway riders.

Tmac1720 · #**2289** 13th February 2018, 19:29

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Originally Posted by Farmer John

Oh heck, run like hell before old Tmac catches us. I think we have split it's reed.

Huh I suppose you want me to fix that now.... mumble mumble....

you can run but you can't hide

billyboy · #**2290** 13th February 2018, 21:10

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Originally Posted by Dartskipper

While we are busy blowing (or not, as the case may be,) whistles, listen out for the preserved GWR 4-6-0 Lydham Manor as she passes Britannia Halt on her way into Kingswear Station. Somebody please let our MAA know so that he can get some photos.

Always a treat to hear her blasting away up Goodrington bank with a rake of 12 on full regulator.

Farmer John · #**2291** 13th February 2018, 22:23

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Originally Posted by billyboy

Always a treat to hear her blasting away up Goodrington bank with a rake of 12 on full regulator.

Do they have a whistle or other sound implement?

Just a thought...

YM-Mundrabilla · #**2292** 14th February 2018, 00:14

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Originally Posted by Farmer John

Do they have a whistle or other sound implement?

Just a thought...

Probably one of those tin whistles (err brass actually ??) that go tttttttttwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttt that British and European locos seem to go for.

OK I'm going ............

billyboy · #**2293** 14th February 2018, 03:04

Always loved the Merchant Navy,west countrys and battle of Britain whistles. Nice sound. Still reckon a good Merchant navy class with a good crew could show Mallard the way hone.....LOL#

McCloggie · #**2294** 14th February 2018, 04:17

I think I am being wound up by Sir William here but I suppose he is used to using a key to open up his spam cans!

Anyway, Mr Bullied learned his trade from Sir Nigel (who of course in turn picked up some hints from Mr. Bugatti).

Ah.....the double chime whistle of No.9 when she is going at full chat! I can still hear it.

McC

Tom Alexander · #**2295** 14th February 2018, 07:08

How about some good ol' Canadian steam -- (My whistle's bigger that yours?)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba4E_rzBUgE

billyboy · #**2296** 14th February 2018, 08:07

One for Mc Cloggie...just to sow no hard feelings...LOL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy6eZDEeGtQ

billyboy · #**2297** 14th February 2018, 08:10

There a Launch shaping up for our port side. Guys. Looks like we have visitors. Plenty of gols braid on display too. Best we get ours on.
Mc Cloggie. get one of your cut outs to pipe them aboard please.

McCloggie · #**2298** 14th February 2018, 08:42

I knew this would happen! Here we are enjoying ourselves and the Britannia College staff expect a show! One cut-out will never be enough.

Right. I will muster a cut-out piping party and will act as Officer of the Day. Hopefully they have their Boat Routine sorted out and we can see who is coming on board. No need for a bugler though.

It will probably be a good idea if some others join the pantomime - and don't forget the telescopes either!

Stewards (plastic or otherwise) please set up the lounge with appropriate drinks and smally-eats.

Engineering Department please try and minimise loud noises - although the Chief is welcome to join us if he can find his gold braided overalls!

McC

billyboy · #**2299** 14th February 2018, 10:53

Fenders at the gangway please and do watch what they are doing with those darned boathooks. one of them looks like he is harpooning a bleeding whale.

Right. I am dressed for the occasion, Best white tropical uniform and 8x50 binopeculiars.

Red-17 · #**2300** 14th February 2018, 10:55

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Originally Posted by McCloggie

I knew this would happen! Here we are enjoying ourselves and the Britannia College staff expect a show! One cut-out will never be enough.

Right. I will muster a cut-out piping party and will act as Officer of the Day. Hopefully they have their Boat Routine sorted out and we can see who is coming on board. No need for a bugler though.

It will probably be a good idea if some others join the pantomime - and don't forget the telescopes either!

Stewards (plastic or otherwise) please set up the lounge with appropriate drinks and smally-eats.

Engineering Department please try and minimise loud noises - although the Chief is welcome to join us if he can find his gold braided overalls!

McC

Oh Dear. I think this is where I might meet my Vice Admiral. Why though would they be coming aboard the GD? Gosh, better run and change into something appropriate, like an after five LBD. Must run.