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Forum: Health Issues 11th August 2023, 23:55
Replies: 15
Views: 9,147
Posted By lakercapt
driving License

Here too in Canada, all persons over 80 years of age have to be tested to maintain their driving license. There is no actual road test but a vision test and a cognitive test to see if you are...
Forum: Mess Deck 14th July 2023, 23:53
Replies: 13
Views: 1,285
Posted By lakercapt
Blackdraft

It was vile stuff but when I sailed in Palm Line down the coast as the person delegated to care for the Kroo labour on board if they had any ailments
was a wonderful cure-all. Wentr through gallons...
Forum: The Arts & Entertainment forum 15th May 2023, 14:25
Replies: 34
Views: 3,526
Posted By lakercapt
My Mother who was from Fife used to say when she...

My Mother who was from Fife used to say when she was mad at anything "claw ma whirry wi a whin" and to this day have no idea what it means.
Forum: The Arts & Entertainment forum 10th May 2023, 21:51
Replies: 34
Views: 3,526
Posted By lakercapt
I thought that no pockets in a shroud meant you...

I thought that no pockets in a shroud meant you could not take your money with you when you were buried in a "shroud"
Forum: Books, Magazines, TV, Video & Publications 25th January 2023, 20:24
Replies: 7
Views: 5,578
Posted By lakercapt
Skinning Out

Hi Phil
Just bought your book from Amazon (Canada) for $7.35 and started to read it.
Will be able to get some time with it as a major snowstorm is forecast and traffic is advised to stay home....
Forum: Books, Magazines, TV, Video & Publications 23rd January 2023, 19:35
Replies: 21
Views: 5,674
Posted By lakercapt
I looked up a ship I was on and the photographs...

I looked up a ship I was on and the photographs were very good but EXPENSIVE so will not be getting any !!!
Forum: Books, Magazines, TV, Video & Publications 14th January 2023, 14:28
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By lakercapt
There are several U-Tube videos of the shipping...

There are several U-Tube videos of the shipping on the Great Lakes and doing a transit of the Welland Canal is interesting. Did it many many times but still worth watching.
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 13th November 2022, 15:07
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By lakercapt
If you want places with unusual-sounding names...

If you want places with unusual-sounding names you only have to look at a map of Newfoundland Canada and it will keep you browsing for ages.
A starter Come-By-Chance.
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 7th October 2022, 20:59
Replies: 14
Views: 2,410
Posted By lakercapt
Alas there are several members from here and SN...

Alas there are several members from here and SN that no longer post. Guess they don't have access to the internet now !!!!
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 27th September 2022, 22:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,470
Posted By lakercapt
It worked here at Amazon in Canada. Thanks for...

It worked here at Amazon in Canada.
Thanks for these interesting profiles and poems etc.
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 20th September 2022, 23:32
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By lakercapt
Three Nuns died in a car wreck and ended at the...

Three Nuns died in a car wreck and ended at the Pearly gates.
St Peter welcomed them and said before entering they had to answer a question to ensure they knew about the Bible.
First one he asked,...
Forum: Life After The Sea 8th August 2022, 13:33
Replies: 7
Views: 3,079
Posted By lakercapt
Hi George glad you enjoyed my stories and it took...

Hi George glad you enjoyed my stories and it took a while to compile and organize. My wife who was a school teacher did the editing and sorting of the rambling.
The requirements for sailing on the...
Forum: Life After The Sea 5th August 2022, 21:28
Replies: 7
Views: 3,079
Posted By lakercapt
There are many of us and some even have the same...

There are many of us and some even have the same log in!
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 13th June 2022, 20:28
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By lakercapt
The entrance exam for medical school ...

The entrance exam for medical school



when students took the entrance exam for medical school, they were perplexed by this question: "rearrange the letters p-n-e-s-i to spell out the part of...
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 9th June 2022, 12:46
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By lakercapt
A sad day today when the well-known song writer...

A sad day today when the well-known song writer died. His best know song is "Hokey Pokey"
The funeral home had problems securing his casket as they put his left leg in and it put his left leg out....
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 3rd June 2022, 18:54
Replies: 529
Views: 138,785
Posted By lakercapt
GPS

When I was over for a visit of a few years ago I rented a car and it had a satnav installed on it. Although I have one on my car (Garmin) it was a nightmare when approaching those dreaded...
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 25th May 2022, 22:44
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By lakercapt
The Lone Ranger and his trusty sidekick had to...

The Lone Ranger and his trusty sidekick had to camp overnight so they pitched their tent and went to bed. Lone ranger woke during the night and shook his buddy. See all the millions of stars in the...
Forum: Say Hello 14th April 2022, 22:55
Replies: 14
Views: 3,297
Posted By lakercapt
Yes we are from far-flung places and most have...

Yes we are from far-flung places and most have tales as varied as the countries where we post from.
Forum: Say Hello 3rd April 2022, 14:08
Replies: 8
Views: 2,350
Posted By lakercapt
you will see a number of well kent faces here as...

you will see a number of well kent faces here as members tend to have postings on the two sites !
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 20th March 2022, 22:11
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By lakercapt
I think the time they visited Largs their welcome...

I think the time they visited Largs their welcome was not so pleasant and never came back !!!
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 19th March 2022, 23:29
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By lakercapt
Three nuns died in a car crash and ended at the...

Three nuns died in a car crash and ended at the pearly gates and were met by St. Peter.
I am very sorry Ladies but I have to ask you a question before you are allowed to enter the Kingdom of Heaven....
Forum: The Bridge 6th February 2022, 02:06
Replies: 31
Views: 21,807
Posted By lakercapt
One of the worst jobs was when an apprentice was...

One of the worst jobs was when an apprentice was the polishing the brass . A complete waste of time and I still hate the smell of Brasso or colza oil. Shoveling ashes overboard after an extended stay...
Forum: Palm Line 27th January 2022, 15:00
Replies: 4
Views: 8,358
Posted By lakercapt
I worked for Palm Line many years ago and have...

I worked for Palm Line many years ago and have contributed many stories and comments to this Facebook page.
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 24th January 2022, 16:04
Replies: 1,836
Views: 580,700
Posted By lakercapt
Three Nuns were unfortunately killed in a car...

Three Nuns were unfortunately killed in a car crash and ended up at the Pearly Gates and were greeted by St. Peter.
Before you can enter he informed them you must answer a question about the Bible....
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 10th December 2021, 14:05
Replies: 11
Views: 2,657
Posted By lakercapt
Hope your Birthday is a special one and the...

Hope your Birthday is a special one and the coming year is extra special
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