Shipping History - virtual crazy gang, part II

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Marian, if I may call you Marian? --- would you like to sign on the crew here on the GD II ?? I think you'd make an ideal companion for Red.

I see you were just a twinkle in your Dad's eye when I sailed out of Princess Dock in Glasgow. Had some friends up in Cardonald -- was quite the ride taking the last tram down the Paisley Road to get back to the ship.(A bit like a roller coaster on steroids as I gather the driver wanted to get home.) I also had a nurse friend who worked in the York Hill hospital, and I used to take the Goven Ferry over to see her. Now there's maritime nostalgia for you! :brain:

Tom you may. Marian is fine, Ivan and Rob will confirm I answer to most things. :smoking:
Memories eh!...You'll no doubt recall the dulcet tone of the tram conductress who aye knew how tae deal with the riff raff, If you're goin', then get on, if you're no', then get aff or like your driver, for quickness.... 'Cummoangetaff'

billy-boy, promotion indeed, happy to relieve Mr Varley in the radio shack anytime though my strengths lie in being a peggy, just ask for anything you need and I'll tell you how to do without it.:jester:

Red-17, what outburst!!!:)

RobPage

12th July 2018 03:13

Thinking about it Marian I think over the past couple of years you've been called a few different things by various people and stood the test of being insulted by professionals very well

Tom Alexander

12th July 2018 06:40

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Originally Posted by IJC 38 (Post 15905)

And as for the gentlemen some erstwhile time earlier said I should expose myself, forsoothe, oddboddikins sire have yee but little knowledge that it would transgress all known laws of Her Majesty's Realm and Governance to exhibit what little I have left and I have no wish to inconvenience Her Majesty's Constabulary in trying to find something that I find hard to locate even though it is still attached. :confused:

When the shipping companies said they were downsizing, I had no idea that all the male members of the merchant navy would suffer from that. (Except Tmac -- but that's only what he claims!) :bounce:

Tom Alexander

12th July 2018 06:45

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Originally Posted by Red-17 (Post 15913)

Tom, please meet me on the wharf at 1900 so that we can head out for the evening.:princess:

Cartainly! :)

Tmac1720

12th July 2018 15:19

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Originally Posted by Tom Alexander (Post 15947)

When the shipping companies said they were downsizing, I had no idea that all the male members of the merchant navy would suffer from that. (Except Tmac -- but that's only what he claims!) :bounce:

I've never had any complaints from the ladies, only contented sighs and satisfied grins :hippy: An artisan like wot I is always maintains their equipment in pristine condition :smoking:

Engine Serang

12th July 2018 18:20

Tmac is truly a four and a half budgie man.

Tom Alexander

13th July 2018 06:24

Thank you Red for a very pleasant evening out. Will have to do that again sometime. Ovaltine in my quarters? Oh! Dom Perignon?? Why not? :pint: :)

billyboy

13th July 2018 06:57

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Originally Posted by Engine Serang (Post 15972)

Tmac is truly a four and a half budgie man.

Yes, I have noticed. When he goes over the Lee rail he uses both hands. Lucky Chap.

Engine Serang

13th July 2018 07:03

Ah Tom! The old Ovaltine trick to make a lass drowsy, unworthy. Please behave like an Officer and Gentleman, stick to the Dom.

Tom Alexander

14th July 2018 07:12

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Originally Posted by Engine Serang (Post 15986)

Ah Tom! The old Ovaltine trick to make a lass drowsy, unworthy. Please behave like an Officer and Gentleman, stick to the Dom.

Well, I know I'm an occifer, and a gentleman by definition is a man who takes his weight on his elbows, so that figures as well. :jump:

Varley

14th July 2018 10:53

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Originally Posted by Tmac1720 (Post 15968)

I've never had any complaints from the ladies, only contented sighs and satisfied grins :hippy: An artisan like wot I is always maintains their equipment in pristine condition :smoking:

I don't like to boast but only grins? I get full belly laughs AND not only from the ladies!

billyboy

16th July 2018 05:16

SIGH!!...and heres me trying to play snooker with a length of rope....LOL

Tom Alexander

16th July 2018 08:25

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Originally Posted by billyboy (Post 16069)

SIGH!!...and heres me trying to play snooker with a length of rope....LOL

Send it down to the bo'sun --- we'll get it wormed, parcelled and served -- that'll stiffen it right up. :jester:

Farmer John

16th July 2018 09:34

Quite happy with "worm and parcel with the lay". Less happy with "turn and serve the other way".

Farmer John

17th July 2018 14:30

Well, that killed the conversation.

Drinks on me, that usually gets a response.

McCloggie

17th July 2018 14:48

See you in the bar then FJ. Large Scapa for me please!

McC

Engine Serang

17th July 2018 15:00

Ye Ha fill yer boots folks, its rare enough FJ puts his hands into his pockets. I'll have a mint julep and a sarsaparilla chaser, thank you and your very good health.

Farmer John

17th July 2018 15:49

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Originally Posted by Engine Serang (Post 16140)

Ye Ha fill yer boots folks, its rare enough FJ puts his hands into his pockets. I'll have a mint julep and a sarsaparilla chaser, thank you and your very good health.

Why would I put my hand in my pockets? My money is more safely closeted than that.

Tmac1720

17th July 2018 17:08

What is money pray?... injuneers NEVER buy drinks or anything else that they can't purloin for that matter. :smoking:

Nothing like a bit of filthy lucre in your pocket when on a run ashore :jester:

Tmac1720

17th July 2018 17:09

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Originally Posted by Farmer John (Post 16142)

Why would I put my hand in my pockets?

you never know what you might find there :shock:

Confucius he say "man with hole in pocket feel cocky all day" :jester:

billyboy

18th July 2018 00:40

What?...FJ pushing the boat out>

Count me in FJ I will have a large one please with a chaser.

Varley

18th July 2018 01:02

Be careful when pushing the boat out. It may not be ours, there are dozens full of SN 'visitors' on every side and all three ends.