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It was 1984 and we were alongside in Osaka on the Baron Murray/GWES - a 30000T Geared Bulkie, on bareboat charter to the Australian National Line.
I was in the radio room (yes, really...I was fixing a weather fax) and the 2nd mate burst in. "Quick, get changed and come up the road with me!" "Why?" I asked. "Never mind! Just make it quick!"
We jump in a taxi, and I manage to get him to tell me what the hell is going on...
Apparently he had met a group of English dancers up the road the night before and had arranged to meet them that morning.
I just sat there open mouthed....
Sure enough, at the appointed place and time, we met 6 luscious 20-something English girls....
Naturally, we invited them back on board....
I still shake my head and smile wistfully at the memories...
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