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mad alice
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 Posted - 03 Jul 2008 : 10:56:19 PM
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Clair I've just read your post on cruising,have you got a note from your mum? School wont be too pleased if your not there! You didn't tell me you were going on holiday but that's ok cause I'm going to start an advice thread for you so you'll know what to pack.
 I'll find you a nice cozzie to take. You can borrow the one I normally sit in when I'm surfing on me dongle. It's navy and white in a nautical style, its a size 16 but you can always put a safety pin in the staps.
 Isobel says you can take her waterwings and she has a lovely bucket with bunnies on.
 My mother (Gladys)has been on a cruise to the Isle of White and she says pack plenty of pies in case its that foreign muck on the buffet.
 Don't forget to wear your life belt at all times, especially if you see an iceberg and you'll be alright.
 Oh and don't under any circumstances call the capt - Popeye, he wont like it because of course his name is Birdseye.
I'm sure all your horsy friends can all suggest what to pack, can't you folks?
All for now i am off to bed at the twilight home for retired nutters and caravanners. See you tomorrow bout 5.30ish?
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mad alice
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Posted - 04 Jul 2008 : 9:14:07 PM
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Clair, never fear i've been having a really good think about how I can best advise you on your forthcoming Titanic moment. I had hoped all theses wonderful horsey people would have come forward to help you prepare with advice on what to take and how to act. They are obviously too stressed with horsey topics so I have done some research on your behalf and come up with this advice. Special terms you may hear around the ship may confuse or alarm you so I've put them into simple every day language.
* Ship ahoy! this means that another ship is on a colision course with yours.
* Shiver me timbers! this means the shivering you get after you've been sea sick!
*Ah ahh me hearties! this is the term you use to great fellow diners
*Poop deck - self explanatory this is the deck with all the toilets on.
*Swab the decks - this takes place when some one loses a contact lense.
I hope this clarifies naval language. I am sure I may have left some terms out. I am sure however our good friend on the forum will fill in any gaps I've left. |
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Honeyb060674
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Posted - 04 Jul 2008 : 9:41:08 PM
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Thanks for the loan of the Nautical Cozzie Alice...you have to admit I looked rather dashing cantering up the longside of the meadow in it tonight Well one has to try these things out properly doesn't one! PS riding in my flip flops, floral sarong and dayglo bikini tomorrow hope you don't mind |
      
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TC
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Posted - 04 Jul 2008 : 9:46:28 PM
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And a cleat,I said C L E A T is something the rope gets held by....Flares arent trendy theyre DISTRESS signals.........on a much more practical front tho.....G&T tastes even better on a choppy sea(or indeed a calm one)and if you dont get a bit squiffy and tell someone(pref not the capt)you love them,then you have officially had a rubbish time |
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mad alice
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Posted - 05 Jul 2008 : 7:56:08 PM
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| Souwester! you'll need one of those. Long wellies or waders, lots of cotton wool....in case you are asked to swab the deck. If the sun comes out don't forget to take some big hankies to tie on your head. Or if your posh (Nah) you could take a head scarf. I'll keep thinking. |
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Honeyb060674
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mad alice
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Posted - 05 Jul 2008 : 8:50:11 PM
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| A parrot? A cutlass? A treasure map in case your cast adrift when your going ashore? |
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Pixie
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Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 08:18:36 AM
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| A parrot will be required. Oh and lots of dubloons |
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mad alice
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Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 09:56:24 AM
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| A paddle in case you have to go in a life boat (not to row with to bash others infront of you round the head) |
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akitamom
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Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 12:03:53 PM
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Inflatable dingy for when you need time alone...the ship can tow you behind....dont forget to take the G&T with you though. |
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mad alice
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Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 12:25:56 PM
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| take a suppy of lemons in case the G and T runs out then you can have 'port' and lemon! |
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Pixie
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Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 12:46:52 PM
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| lemons not only for the G&T but also as a cure for scurvey |
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Pixie
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Pixie
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Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 7:16:41 PM
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| Life Jacket and a rubber ring and arm bands |
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Pixie
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Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 7:26:18 PM
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rope quoits or is that coits - i know no
sailor hat to be worn at a jaunty angle
couple of seagulls and a stormy petrol not on a stick - very Monty Python and now for something completely different
Deck shoes
rope for practising knots
an Anchor - I said anchor for all you deffies out there |
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Pixie
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Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 7:46:10 PM
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full pirate gear
copy of the robinson carusoe DVD
Ray Mears for when you get ship wrecked
on Bear Gryllis if you prefer
couple of chickens and some corn may come in useful in case of ship wreck. |
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mad alice
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Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 9:52:40 PM
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Well done pixie!!! your really getting into our nautical preparations. Here's a thought...Robinson Crusoe or Jolly roger?
HMS Pinefore or the Mari Celeste? |
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Pixie
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Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 9:55:28 PM
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Rob Caru - anyday - so handsome that dutch bloke
HMS Pinnie or Mari Celeste? Dunno - i'll only choose if its the law
Ark Royal or Noah's Ark |
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Honeyb060674
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Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 10:11:29 PM
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Hmmm thats a toughie Pixie...Noah had all those lovely animals to keep him company.
Ark Royal...well its full of lovely young men in uniform to keep ME company! Avast Me Hearties!! Splice the main-sail... |
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mad alice
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Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 10:11:48 PM
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mmmm...men in sailor suits or pairs of smelly animals?
are you mad woman, what do you think Clair?
Kiss me quick or straw boater? |
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