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  1. 11-29-2011, 02:09 #1
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    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:;)
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  2. 11-29-2011, 02:29 #2
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    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
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    Don't fret, play your cards right and you may end up being, "...the Ruler of the Kings Navy!"
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    Welcome aboard!
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    Fear not the French navy will have you and you seldom need to go to sea!
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    Bonjour John.

    The French Fleet welcomes everybody, bored to serve under a king.

    Vive la République!
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  8. 11-29-2011, 06:02 #8
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    Welcome on board John! Good to see you here!
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  9. 11-29-2011, 06:44 #9
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    Welcome John!
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  10. 11-29-2011, 08:57 #10
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    Hi John, glad your here.
    And I take my glass bottom tin mug with me where ever I go.
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  11. 11-29-2011, 15:53 #11
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    Having my pint of lager at this time and just signed in. So Hello all
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  12. 11-30-2011, 15:51 #12
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    Good to have you alongside me old matie. Make fast, and we'll knock back a bumper or three.
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  13. 11-30-2011, 16:16 #13
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    Yo Ho Ho! So now, I know what makes up a motley crew.... Thanks, mateys.
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  14. 12-02-2011, 06:39 #14
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    Welcome aboard matey. Arrrrrh!
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    Hello, welcome to the fleet!!!
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    Welome aboard!
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    Hi and welcome John.

    I was going to suggest you steer clear of anyone offering free grog - bit too late for that now!

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    Arrr John welcome aboard!


    Free grog and a fresh breeze in your face, stop your complaining!


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    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!
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    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 :)
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  21. 12-13-2011, 02:31 #21
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    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!
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    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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