I have no problem releasing Squeek from his watch for DJ duty, I assume payment will be usual block of mouldy cheese. Oh you had better lay aside some nuts for Eric as he will be assisting (he runs inside the turntable) :D

I shall take the precaution of donning extra thick ear defenders as that modern day "music" is crap tuneless drivel. :(

That Ernie Ford fellow. He was a tenor with a first name beginning with "C" wasn't he?

I heard him introduced once as "Tenor C. Ernie Ford." :supercool:

:applause:

We will need some jingles and station breaks, too. (Radio London, "Big L" on 266 MW used their version of these.)

http://www.pams.com/cuts-18.html

If you are receiving poor picture quality, DO NOT adjust your set......Its a radio dum dum.

A dance sounds like a great idea. Shall we start off with a slow waltz?? :supercool:

If we have a dance Red is going to have a full card unless we have some stowaways onboard!

McC

Never underestimate the ingenuity of our Skipper. he has a short port of call lined up for the dance. we will be going alongside somewhere for sure.
Unless you fancy dancing with a plastic steward.

Depends if the steward is made of expanding foam or rigid polystyrene I suppose.
:eek:

And so it shall be known.

Welcome to Radio Dum Dum.

I am sure plastic stewards have their advantages but I have never considered stewards (plastic or otherwise) as the ideal dancing partners so I look forward to our time alongside and invitations being sent out to more conventional guests.

McC

I think he only sang in the key of C. :)

A dance is it you want. Well, tomorrow afternoon we'll put in alongside the pier in Southend. Having done some research on the current conditions in Southend regarding places of entertainment, unless someone knows something to the contrary, there are a couple of "teeny bopper" type night clubs and a few pubs with varying reviews, but nothing leaping out.

So, I think we can achieve the dream by transferring the holo deck onto the end of the pier to turn it into a form more like in it's hay day -- a lovely dance pavillion with a big band. Perhaps Dartskipper would contact local hospitals and arrange a bus to pick up nurses to come to the dance. I'm sure we can arrange overnight accomodation for them if they wish to stay late. :supercool::supercool:

Nurses eh....Bless them all they deserve a party dance. Overworked and underpaid (I used to be one).

Way Hay! Southend nurses - no jokes about the local girls please!

The Only Way is Essex!

McC

I'm contacting local coach operators and taxi drivers to round up as many nurses as possible. We are scouring the hospitals and old folks homes as far inland as Brentwood and Saffron Walden for some likely candidates. So far, we have gathered a fair number of young staff nurses, and one or two fairly fierce looking SRN's of advanced years. However, they assure me that they are more than happy to attend our evening's entertainment to relive some high jinks they remember from their youth. Unfortunately, they refuse to disclose exactly what they have in mind, so I don't know yet if we should be worried or not.

I sadly fear they might order me back to bed if I went to a dance, and then enforce it even when I pointed out that I am fit and well.

Oh well, we'll give it a try.

Oh Dartskipper, what have you done? You should be worried. Never mess with an SRN, take my word for it. This should be a very interesting dance night. :D

Red,

You have never said a truer word.

'Never mess with an SRN'

I encountered one such lady many years ago in my railway career. She had nursed at Innaminka on the Cooper Creek in NE South Australia, in the Middle East with the Army, in London (IIRC) and subsequently as the Matron of a major Repatriation Hospital. She was one formidable lady - a 'battleship in full sail'. Our paths crossed several times when she was seeking some recognition or other (probably a free pass) from our organisation for the service that she had been to the people of the Outback.

It got to the stage when when our receptionist saw Sister xxxxx exit the lift she abandoned ship and left it to me to deal with the lady.:eek:

I knew many very nice SRN's in the past. a couple were a bit fierce though. Student nurses can be a lot of fun too!

Sounds like Matron!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfKE7I-UtlA

:jump::jump:

Nurses are angels on Earth and it isn't a job it's a vocation. After my stroke I was paralysed down one side of my body and during the night I needed the bathroom. I really didn't want to press the buzzer as the nurse on night duty was on her own in the ward so I decided to try and hop to the bathroom being an independent bugger (as all injuneers are:chuckle: ) anyhoo long story short, I didn't make it and collapsed in a heap on the floor which brought nursie galloping down the ward. :(

After explaining to her what I was trying to do she "lightened my darkness" by giving me a lecture I would never forget about being stupid and thoughtless in NOT letting her do her job in looking after her patients. That same nurse spent ages with me at night when she had the chance encouraging me not to give up and keep positive.

I owe that young lady much more than I could ever repay :kiss:

Nicely said Tmac.

After that touching confession, I think that Tmac should be accorded the "Chair of Emminence" at the front of the dance hall, where he can be presented with all the accolades due to such a worthy personage; such as all attending maidens being encouraged to engage him in conversation, drinkies, smoochies, touchies, feelies, etc., etc. Here's lookin' at yer, Tmac. :pint:

Most excellent idea Tom. He deserves a nice treat. Get chief steward to make sure all the maidens are bevied up and introduced to him.

Oh ho what's this ???? be kind to the oul scabby injuneer day is it...???? :chuckle: well whatever it is I shall enjoy the company of all of you in the px lounge for a noggin or three :pint:

It pains me to say it and if I am ever asked I shall deny every word but I value your companionship and friendship more than you could ever know, each and every one of you. I'm proud to be in your company :thumb::thumb:

Damn, he's drunk already. Either that, or he means it. We all feel great affection and loyalty to the dear old ship.

Group hug, all hands join in.

Oie, mind where you are putting your hands!

Those are some wonderful remarks, Chief Scabby Knuckles. It is an honour indeed to enjoy your company, and to share a few noggins and yarns.

If you need any help with duties in your noisy empire of perpetual motion, then I'm sure I will be able to round up a few volunteers and send them down to assist you!:chuckle:

Steward, there are some empty glasses that need filling.

"noisy empire of perpetual motion" Hmmm I think I like that phrase Dartskipper. I remember and engine room with twin GM's was a bit like that ha ha

I can only say the same for all the crew, both present and past.

Now to get down to serious business --- Oh! Young lady, you wondered how we make this fine vessel to turn around --- please allow me to show you the steering gear. (This is the only vessel I have ever served on that has a mini bar, water bed, and subdued lighting on the steering flat.) :supercool::supercool:

Sorry Farmer John, my hand sort of slipped. :eek:

I was very touched by these comments Tmac and also those you made earlier re nurses. Please have a drink of your choice at my expense. :pint:

watch out for the big one with glasses. She got a funnell and a length of rubber tube in her bag.

A tour of my ship?...certainly young lady, please, follow me then. Now where to start!...oh how about I show you my private owners suite first.

Well the dance does seem to be going well with FJ utilising the steering gear flat and Sir William in his owner's suite.

I am off to show my young lady the Master at Arms handcuffs and restraints!

McC

This young lady seems intent on demonstrating her examination techniques on the chartroom table. She volunteered me to assist her, and she does have a very strong grip on my arm, so I may be gone for a little while. :angel:

Stop it, I like it.

here we are come on in and let me fix you a drinkie dear. Now what do you fancy? nice dress by
the way.......Look nice hanging over the footboard of my water bed that would.
Oh yes thats my Jaccuzi dear. What, you have never tried it, oh then tonights you lucky night dear. Just slip your things off and get in while i switch it on.

As the actress said to the Bishop, stirring her tea with the other hand, Don't!! Stop!!! Don't!!!! STOP!!! DON'T Stop, Don't stop, don't stop ddoonnnnt stopppp!:D:D

Excuse me. I was the one who suggested a dance but it seems that everyone else but me is having fun. Where is the nearest Army base?