Monthly Archives: October 2007

Long walk

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Tim

You nearly never get time off to go ashore on these short hops around Europe, and when you do you grab the chance. But sometimes it is worth checking the map before you bravely step off into the unknown beyond … Continue reading →

Posted in Netherlands, On the ship, going ashore | 2 Comments

Berties pay rise

Posted on October 27, 2007 by Tim

No need for a whip around now. Just give yourself a massive pay rise. This must be a tactical move to take the heat off, I wonder how the spin doctors figured it out……. “OK Bertie, lots of bad press … Continue reading →

Posted in Bertie, Ireland, Irish, Irishness, Politics | 5 Comments

The one about the US navy in the Irish sea……

Posted on October 26, 2007 by Tim

I heard this told as a joke years ago, then some clever Swedish guy made an ad for Silva compasses with it! It has been on Swedish TV, not so sure it would go down so well in Amurikay! [youtube … Continue reading →

Posted in Americans, Irish, Swedish, Unified Stations of Amurikay, Youtube | 3 Comments

The bleedin’ obvious

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Tim

And your chosen subject is? The bleedin’ obvious. Our rules and regulations sometimes go beyond a joke and into the sublime regions of the twilight zone and the “more than me jobs worth” attitude kicks in, first though a small … Continue reading →

Posted in Cago surveyors, On the ship, Tank work, Tankers, tankcleaning | 3 Comments

Seals

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Tim

[youtube Z41438_feqo ] I am trying out this youtube lark. Here is a silent movie of seals that were playing by the ship when we were at anchor off Cape Town. It has taken me since then to figure out … Continue reading →

Posted in Seals, South Africa, Youtube | Comments Off