Another year passes.

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03-22-2021, 14:36
Bligh

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Another year passes.

On a lighter note, my second birthday under Covid rules came and went.
Here are the presents which I did not open early.
A nice bottle of Pink Gin from Captain Smythe.
Yet more ships and some more KR storage from number one son, plus a CD.
03-22-2021, 14:39
Bligh

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Then there was the largest set of presents I have ever had from Mrs Bligh.
If you can't guess the contents I will post the answer tomorrow.
03-22-2021, 15:00
Wentworth

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Originally Posted by Bligh

Then there was the largest set of presents I have ever had from Mrs Bligh.
If you can't guess the contents I will post the answer tomorrow.

Slippers ? :happy: Hope you had a good birthday!
03-22-2021, 16:21
Bligh

Yes thanks Bill. Your answer is the nearest so far.
Rob.
03-22-2021, 16:27
Wentworth

Well if I were being serious (so very hard for me) I would guess the long rectangular package contains a halberd, spontoon, or pike....
03-22-2021, 18:09
ShadowDragon

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Originally Posted by Bligh

Yes thanks Bill. Your answer is the nearest so far.
Rob.

Socks? A tie? A book? Argh! I’m all out of guesses. Oh pooh.
03-23-2021, 01:46
Bligh

Good effort chaps.
Later today I will put you all out of your misery.

Rob.
03-23-2021, 10:45
Bligh

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Another parcel arrived today. This time from Bill in the States.
When I opened it, I was speechless, which as some of you will be aware is unheard of for me.
Here was a present which I will prize and cherish alongside the one I have from the Buckeye gamers presented to me when we hosted Karl at Doncaster.
Rob.
03-23-2021, 10:47
Bligh

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So unexpected Bill. Thank you so very much.
Rob.
03-23-2021, 11:18
Wentworth

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Originally Posted by Bligh

So unexpected Bill. Thank you so very much.
Rob.

You cut a dashing figure, Rob. I figured you needed the proper head wear to command that spiffy looking US squadron of yours.
B.
03-23-2021, 11:54
Capn Duff

Very smart, nice one Bill
03-23-2021, 14:15
Bligh

Well thank you again Bill. It was very thoughtful of you.
Rob.
03-23-2021, 14:41
ShadowDragon

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Originally Posted by Bligh

So unexpected Bill. Thank you so very much.
Rob.

Arrr! Such sartorial splendor and mad hattery that it's more than suited for an Admiral of the Fleet - good enough for a pirate I dare say....or rather, avast, belay that, and thar be gold aplenty, Rob.
03-24-2021, 02:10
Bligh

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And for those who could not read what it said on the box. Here is the answer to my quiz.
03-24-2021, 06:19
Wentworth

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Originally Posted by Bligh

And for those who could not read what it said on the box. Here is the answer to my quiz.

So its not slippers then ?
03-24-2021, 07:13
ShadowDragon

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Originally Posted by Wentworth

So its not slippers then ?

No slippers, Bill, but I do see a 'tie' - but was the umbrella and stand a free bonus that came with the tie?
03-24-2021, 10:33
Bligh

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The slippers also needed a long box becaose they were for wearing when I sail my Algerine Fleet Paul.:happy:

Rob.
03-24-2021, 10:37
Bligh

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Originally Posted by Wentworth

So its not slippers then ?

No Bill, just a tatty piece of string. (a frayed knot)

Rob.
03-24-2021, 12:26
Wentworth

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Originally Posted by Bligh

The slippers also needed a long box becaose they were for wearing when I sail my Algerine Fleet Paul.:happy:

Rob.

Uhhhh....I have three wishes oh Genie Rob.....
03-24-2021, 14:24
Bligh

Special offer.You get four for three this week Bill. :wink:

Rob.
03-24-2021, 14:54
ShadowDragon

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Originally Posted by Bligh

Special offer.You get four for three this week Bill. :wink:

Rob.

Don't fall for the trap, Bill. It's like your last wish being to have three more wishes and suddenly you end up in a Ground Hog day movie.
03-24-2021, 16:16
Bligh

Curses! Foiled again. :Arrrr:

Rob.
03-24-2021, 19:45
Comte de Brueys

Late to the party, Rob.

So a belated happy birthday, Sir. :salute:

Question: Those pads that fix the umbrella are filled with water or sand?

I used to fix mine with exposed aggregate concrete slabs. (In case of strong winds...)
03-25-2021, 01:43
Bligh

Thanks for your Birthday wishes Sven.

Those pads are Cast Iron and weigh 25 kilos each. Should hold in an Autumnal storm in the Bay of Biscay.
Rob.
03-26-2021, 00:06
Volunteer

Awesome gifts Rob! You are indeed a lucky man. Happy belated birthday!
03-26-2021, 04:49
Bligh

Thanks Vol. I have done very well this year, although not so prolific in ships, I do have Henry's delivery with which to look forward.

Rob.
03-27-2021, 11:05
DeRuyter

Another late comer here: Happy Birthday Rob!

Old Rheinbeck Aerodrome is about 30 minutes from my parents house. A wonderful place especially for WoG players and WWI buffs. The show is a bit cheesy, perhaps intentionally! However the museum and flying replicas are quite nice. They have 2 1920s vintage mail planes that take passengers for a flight over the Hudson river. I took my dad for his birthday one year, sadly one was out for maintenance and the other had been hit by a plane on the ground so both were out of action! Someday I hope to get back out there.
03-27-2021, 12:33
Wentworth

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Originally Posted by DeRuyter

Another late comer here: Happy Birthday Rob!

Old Rheinbeck Aerodrome is about 30 minutes from my parents house. A wonderful place especially for WoG players and WWI buffs. The show is a bit cheesy, perhaps intentionally! However the museum and flying replicas are quite nice. They have 2 1920s vintage mail planes that take passengers for a flight over the Hudson river. I took my dad for his birthday one year, sadly one was out for maintenance and the other had been hit by a plane on the ground so both were out of action! Someday I hope to get back out there.

Hi Eric,
I live about 30 minutes South of the aerodrome -- my daughter takes me there for the WWI dogfight show every year for my birthday/Father's Day (they fall in the same week), but not this year -- my daughter returned to grad school in the UK about a week ago -- the wailing you may hear down in Delaware is our household's response to that......:sad:
Bill
03-27-2021, 14:34
Bligh

Thanks for the Birthday wishes Eric, and to Vol, as you will see when you look at the Chippy shop, Henry did not keep me waiting long.
Rob..
03-27-2021, 14:59
McDorf

Happy very-belated Birthday Rob! May your powder be dry, and your gin wet. :drinks:
03-27-2021, 15:02
Bligh

Cheers Gary, but I like my Gin dry, especially if it is London!
Hope to see you soon, once the rule of six bites again.
Rob.
03-27-2021, 15:05
McDorf

I thought you like your gin in you! :happy:

Oh yes, definitely, which hopefully should be soon.