Extended shore leave

[Union Jack]

Well m'hearties the old boat needs the barnacles scraped and a knew rudder afixed, well the old one replaced that is. Rot gets everywhere, where's a good bit of coppering when you need it? So I'll be heading for the shipyard this Tuesday morn coming to get the hulk raised out of the water 'till all is put right agin. Dunno when the old scow will be back in the water but as soon as I is, I will let you know with a good broadside to waken you all up.

I'll be on and off until Monday morn then but in advance adiue and fair sailing.

Neil

[Capn Duff]

Take care Neil, look forward to seeing you soon

[Naharaht]

I hope that the shipyard take good care of your vessel and the repairs are speedily and efficiently carried out. Have a good rest, Neil, if you can.

[Killick]

All the best for a speedy recovery.

[Bligh]

As I have said Neil.
I wish you another good outcome and a speedy recovery.
I look forward to seeing you at Doncaster a new man.
Rob.

[Comte de Brueys]

Hope to see you back "in line" as soon as possible, Neil.

[SeaDog7]

Best of luck to you and a speedy recovery!

[TexaS]

May your timbers be strong and the new copper plating be done quickly!

[Union Jack]

Cheers me hearties. Just couldn't get to sleep so I've stayed awake watching the sun go down over the yardarm, well it's well gone now. So thanks again for the well wishes and it's off to me sea cot I go.

[Bligh]

We will see you stumping up and down the quarter deck again in no time Jack.

Admiral Sir Joshua Pound.