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Bumblie3
11-29-2011, 02:09
This friendly sailor bought me a pint in a pottery mug. When I got to the bottom of my drink, there was a shiny new shilling. I remarked on this, and he told me I had enlisted in the Royal Navy, by taking the King's shilling! I explained that there must have been some mistake, and he told me yes, and that I had made it by accepting a brink in a tankard without a glass bottom!! Two of his less friendly mates dragged me to this ship, and here I sit in chains until we sail. I keep thinking there MUST be better ways to get staff.:mad:;)
Cheer up mate, you will see the world with Royal Navy (If you do not have vertigo in the rigging, it will be OK). Welcome aboard! Daniel
SeaHunter
11-29-2011, 03:42
Don't fret, play your cards right and you may end up being, "...the Ruler of the Kings Navy!"
usmc1855
11-29-2011, 04:44
Welcome aboard!
Old Salt
11-29-2011, 04:53
Welcome
Berthier
11-29-2011, 05:06
Fear not the French navy will have you and you seldom need to go to sea!
Comte de Brueys
11-29-2011, 05:44
Bonjour John.
The French Fleet welcomes everybody, bored to serve under a king.
Vive la République!
The Cowman
11-29-2011, 06:02
Welcome on board John! Good to see you here!
Hi John, glad your here.
And I take my glass bottom tin mug with me where ever I go.
Having my pint of lager at this time and just signed in. So Hello all
Good to have you alongside me old matie. Make fast, and we'll knock back a bumper or three.
Rob.
Bumblie3
11-30-2011, 16:16
Yo Ho Ho! So now, I know what makes up a motley crew.... Thanks, mateys.
John.
Horatio Nelson
12-02-2011, 06:39
Welcome aboard matey. Arrrrrh!
Hello, welcome to the fleet!!!
Hi and welcome John.
I was going to suggest you steer clear of anyone offering free grog - bit too late for that now!
Adrian
Mister Rich
12-11-2011, 05:58
Arrr John welcome aboard!
Free grog and a fresh breeze in your face, stop your complaining!
Rich
David Manley
12-11-2011, 08:50
One of the first things with which I was presented when I started mucking about with the RN and their associated hangers-on was a glass bottomed tankard, which I still use on a regular basis.
Welcome aboard sir!
Capn Duff
12-12-2011, 04:37
Welcome aboard, apologies for my tardiness, been pressganging to fill the crew see you in the ward room for a glass of Port
So you must be one of the new crew members I ahem "persuaded" to join :)
Bumblie3
12-13-2011, 02:31
So, Duff, you tell me it's your fault I'm in the Andrew! Beware, my time will come!!! You needn't think a glass of port is going to enough!
Attila57
12-21-2011, 11:42
Welcome aboard
Attilio
VonHinnebusch
12-21-2011, 17:12
I always wondered why the stein I have has a glass bottom!!! Now I know. Vilkomen to the fleet!
P.S. Hajj, I would like to have my title changed to Press Ganger! ;)
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