'The cubes are however now properly stowed using the protruding iron bars provided. While moving the cubes was relatively easy obtaining proper sea fastenings was problematical as the cubes continued to slide effortlessly over the deck with little or no grip!'

I had a heap of Australian sandpaper that I could have let you have to increase the friction between the cubes and the deck.

Will keep it for deck cricket one day, however.:bye:

Question for the advanced physics technical department. If these cubes of new non - stick material don't stick to anything, why don't the iron bars just pull out? Is this like the old con trick of somebody holding up a container of liquid that is supposed to dissolve every material,known or unknown, to man?

Have we been tricked?

No! I asked that question -- the iron bars are welded to circular baffles within the cubes -- (Kinda like the old rat traps we used on mooring lines) so they cannot pull through the material. The bars (and discs) though are very easy to turn with the caveat that it you do turn them without stopping them they will continue to turn until you do stop them. (Fascinating, What?) :chuckle::chuckle:

Wouldn't have helped a bit -- co-efficient of friction = zero with ANY substance -- We really have to think outside the box on this one. The only thing apparently not affected by this is gravity. At least they will slide to the lowest point unless restrained by the iron bars. :angel:

Are you sure the hypofrictional property is stable and contained? The spare grand piano is following the roll of GD and has so far scored three plasticos, two cutouts and a tallish fellow in what looks like Mother's Charleston outfit.

:applause::applause::applause::applause:

ha ha just seen it David. My, then knickers look a bit tight round the Knees

While them cubes are slippin see if you can slip one to Tmac.

Are you sure the hypofrictional property is stable and contained? The spare grand piano is following the roll of GD and has so far scored three plasticos, two cutouts and a tallish fellow in what looks like Mother's Charleston outfit.

I can assure Varley that the spare piano was properly secured and sea fastened. I could see that the cubes were making the deck as slippy as the hold skating rink on a very slippy day so it was secured above deck level in an ingenious arrangement of harnesses, ropes and knots that I learned from a very special club in Amsterdam! I and my cut-out crew all returned safely and indeed I continued at the party.

I cannot believe that the cut-outs returned to the hold but I cannot speak for any of the plasticos who may well have mistaken our attempts to secure the cargo and subsequently attempted a drag act of their own while having a sing song!

McC

I uses Elephants foots so I does... ever seen an Elephant skid?...:smoking:

That piano look very similar to the one I nicked, sorry "relocated" from the Cricketers Lounge on the SS Canberra many moons ago. Looked very nice when accompanied with the first class dining room carpet :supercool:

So, that's why our funnel is twice the size of one on a Blue Star vessel. The Chief's private suite must be enormous.

Yeah, well, Tmacs an old school engineer. if something is not big enough he simply makes it bigger.

Slipping our connection to Filthy Lucre's fishboat at 02:00. I have, after the application of a mix of Lamb's 151 proof, Harvey's Bristol Cream and Orange Juce, poured her back aboard her own vessel. She will only vaguely remember, with a sense of euphoria, and a smile on her face her visit to the GD. Dart Skipper - Plot a course for where we "sank" and we can then carry on as if nothing happened. The whole episode will be great fodder for some future TV series on "Strange things happen at Sea". :supercool:

It also explains the constant electrical overload. You should have known not to install any instrument from a turbo electric ship to GD. First thing is for Tmac to convert it back to gas.

Yes indeed Tom, strange things do happen at sea. Gentleman I advise that it is that time of year for you annual fitness and medical examinations as well as required vaccinations. In due course you will all receive a date and time at which you will be required to present to the sick bay bringing your service books with you for stamping. The only one who will not be required to attend is Squeek due to having recently passed a health and fitness test with flying colours. All his hard work has paid off.

Ok Cap'n, it is easy finding where we "sank," there's a hole in the chart that marks the spot.

Steer WNW 1/2W until we feel a bump, and there we are.

"Health and Fitness?"

Has Sir William renewed his subscription?

Or is it a more entertaining version of 'Elf 'n' Safety?

Now wheres my inoculation book?....hmmm RED is right. I am due for Jabs.
Oh well, pin cushion time it is then. I'll nip and grab a shower first though. 2 in each arm and 2 in each cheek so clean undies is is then. cant take any kind of infection into the sick bay/

Red-17, I was bitten by a radio-active spider some time ago and have no need any medical interventions, please.

No excuses Farmer John, you know the rules. I have been told that my injections do not hurt but feel 'just like a kiss' . :kiss::: I promise you will not feel a thing and then your service record will be all up to date, at least for another year.:thumb:

Are we there yet? :bounce: Oh, yes we are, I just felt the bump. Thanks for the warning Butterfly.

I will be watching you YM anytime we play cricket. :cool:

Another medical exam? Do I need to do this again?

It seems only recently that I tranquilised by an elephant gun and given a full examination which I am told was witnessed by others!!!!!

McC

Let me see! Just had a shingles jab, Flu shot just before Christmas, Hep A & B 5 years ago --- Oh! Oh! Haven't had a yellow fever shot since heading down to Liberia early in '59. Whatever Red - I will submit to your professional expertise and present my arm, or any other part of my body for you attention. :smoking: