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Bligh
06-15-2017, 10:22
Here are a few of the watering holes visited for meals during the week.


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You may notice a theme evolving.

Do any of you have favorite nautical related Taverns?

Rob.

WarBoar
06-15-2017, 11:36
Welcome back Admiral :salute:
They all look lovely and aptly named too ;) :beer:

Bligh
06-15-2017, 13:30
Thanks Rob.
There were a few more but not as apt for us.

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This one and then Judge Jeffreys' Lodgings in Dorchester.

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Yes, despite the sign you can get a G&t here.

Rob.

Naharaht
06-15-2017, 22:22
Welcome back, Rob. I sounds like you had a good time.

TexaS
06-15-2017, 23:25
Welcome back, indeed!

A little time on the shore is never a bad thing as long as it's voluntarily.

Bligh
06-16-2017, 02:27
Thanks Dave and Jonas.
We had a splendid time and have returned refreshed and ready for the next encounter on the High Seas.
The trip to Portsmouth was more than I anticipated. So many innovations have been made since our last visit about ten years ago. The Mary Rose is now fully restored and the Exhibition Hall is remarkable using all the modern technology to give a rounded snapshot of what it was like at the time.
Also HMS Victory after her refit is now open from Poop to keel instead of just the selected bits we used to see. All in all well worth the price of the ticket, and with a year to run on that who is to say that we will not go back within that time. Eileen will be posting her photos of the Victory when she gets time.
Rob.

TexaS
06-16-2017, 09:56
I will have to visit her!

Perhaps we could do a joint visit when you have your uniform ready?

Bligh
06-16-2017, 10:07
What a splendid idea Jonas.
I will have to make it a Vice Admiral's uniform then! :wink:

Rob.

TexaS
06-17-2017, 10:05
That would be great!

I now have an Rear Admiral's undress coat and a hat made for someone of about 1.80 meters and 100(+) kg. I will not promise too much but I could bring that for anyone else who might join us. Would need a waistcoat and trousers.