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    Another award for 500 photos is presented to Jim, Nightmoss.
    Congratulations sir.



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    Congratulations to you too!

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    We will need to restock the ward room methinks

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    That very much depends on what the Comptroller has in his stash my dear Captain.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bligh View Post
    Another award for 500 photos is presented to Jim, Nightmoss.
    Congratulations sir.



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    Thank you very much! Congrats to all the other various medal recipients too! It's a tidal wave of medals.
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    Looking through to catch all the updates needed is more like a tsunami Jim.

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    The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bligh View Post
    That very much depends on what the Comptroller has in his stash my dear Captain.

    Bligh.
    You mean, what the Comptroller has pilfered from the Admiralty's stash... *lifts canvas cover off a boat in the middle of the wardroom to reveal The Good Stuff*

    Oh well, it was gonna be too much trouble to get that out to the dock and crane aboard anyway. Might as well have it go to a good cause...
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    I always knew that your appointment as Comptroller of the Navy Board was going to be beneficial to all of us Sir.

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    The French brig I took in the Mediterranean had no cargo, but I have a huge personal stash of congac I bought recently...

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    That should keep Jon Vagabond happy for an evening then Jonas.

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    Did someone mention Cognac

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    Incidentally Anthony book reviews gain medals. It, therefore, gives me great pleasure in awarding you the Book Review Medal.




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    Thanks very much. I believe tradition dictates me to offer drinks all around!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vagabond View Post
    Did someone mention Cognac
    I think someone may be about to offer you one John.

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    I'll do my best to find a '98 for John.

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    Good man.
    Mine's a G&t if you don't mind.
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    Well done, Anthony.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Continentaleye View Post
    I'll do my best to find a '98 for John.
    Well done Anthony, you're away quickly with the medals. Congratulations

    Don't worry if you can't find any of the 98 I'm partial to a nice Calvados, or a Malt Whisky from the Islands preferably or indeed as a last resort Rubbing Alcohol goes down a treat on a cold winters morning.

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    Good work!

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    My congratulations to Vol on being promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant today. The Wardroom bar is open gentlemen.

    Bligh.
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    Congratulations Vol. Well done and well deserved.

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    Congrats Vol ! Is the bar open?

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    Thank you sir!

    Step right up to the bar boys!

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    You will need to keep th bar open today as well Vol because with your achievement of yesterday you now also have 1000 posts and 2 years of service medal to add to your collection of honours . I can advance a small amount of your prize money to cover the tab if needed.




    Congratulations sir.

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    Congratulations on both medals, Vol. Cheers!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bligh View Post
    You will need to keep th bar open today as well Vol because with your achievement of yesterday you now also have 1000 posts and 2 years of service medal to add to your collection of honours . I can advance a small amount of your prize money to cover the tab if needed.




    Congratulations sir.

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    I sank you for sish honor, yer honor and apershiate the pursh advanch. But at sish point, wha I reary need is hep up to sha bar pleash......

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    Congratulations on both medals, Vol!

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    The top monthly poster medal Silver goes to Bill (Wentworth) this month.
    Congratulations Bill.



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    And our top monthly thread starter Medal Bronze is awarded to Vol.
    Well done sir.



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    Congrats to all the March Medalists. *hauls in case of scotch*
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    Congratulations to Bill on his well earned medal! And thank you for mine. I would toast, but I still have a hangover from the last two!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Volunteer View Post
    Congratulations to Bill on his well earned medal! And thank you for mine. I would toast, but I still have a hangover from the last two!
    Right back at you Vol -- congrats!

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    Congratulations!

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    Congratulations gentlemen!

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    Today Rhys (Panzer_Leader) is presented with the Book review Medal for his review of the 50 gun ship.
    Congratulations sir.



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    Congratulations Rhys, well done!
    It was a good review. I used this book to build my first scratch built ship HMS Leopard.
    Cheers

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    Congratulations!

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    Well done Rhys. Congratulations.
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    Vol, sorry I missed you getting your step to 1st Lieutenant congratulations, I'll drink a toast to you and all your medals later this evening.

    The bar bill will be in the post.

    Congratulations to the other medal winners, your gallantry will be noted in despatches.

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    A medal presentation goes to Anthony, Continental eye today for achieving his 50th Rep point.
    Congratulations sir.




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    Congratulations, Anthony!

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    Thank you gentlemen. Drinks all around.
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    Thanks Anthony.
    Make mine the usual. A G&t if you please.

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    Spot on Anthony, well done that man, a Port for me if you please

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    Well done, Anthony. I'll be choosy, make mine a cognac from the Painturaud establishment.

    https://www.cognacpainturaud.fr/

    I have personal connection with Maison Painturaud. When we lived in Europe and was travelling through Cognac, we stopped at the tourism centre. We had visited big distilleries before and didn't want to do a Grand Marque distillery tour, so we asked for something on one of the smaller producers. We were told that one couldn't just drop in, one needed an appointment but the tourism centre would arrange that - so which one did we want to visit. I just pointed my finger at a random one near the middle of the bunch which happened to be Maison Painturaud. When we got there we were met by the owner's pregnant daughter who gave us a private tour which included sampling 50 year old cognac from a cask which was one the owner's first. It was excellent cognac - some of the best I've tasted - of course, we bought some but, oh my, far too little as it's long gone now. Too bad it's too difficult, here in Canada, to order direct from the Maison. But for those who can easily do so....there's the link above. I have no financial interest in the Maison - I just like recommending excellence when I find it.

    I see on their website they are now selling cognac from that barrel - "Cognac “Générations” comes from a barrel our grandfather kept for more than 60 years in our cellar, and toped up intentionally with the family’s best eaux-de-vie." My, my, "grandfather"??? Has it really been so long since we visited Cognac. I guess so.

    So, Anthony, make mine a Maison Painturaud Cognac "Générations", pleeeease.
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    Paul a "Generations" it shall be, but I must put to sea and capture a few more prizes if I'm to buy a barrel of the stuff. And a nice Port for Chris and the usual G&T for Rob.

    I looked at the Painturaud website, very well done. My wife and I were planning a trip to the region prior to the pandemic but had to cancel. When we finally do make the trip, I will schedule a visit to the establishment.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Continentaleye View Post
    Paul a "Generations" it shall be, but I must put to sea and capture a few more prizes if I'm to buy a barrel of the stuff. And a nice Port for Chris and the usual G&T for Rob.

    I looked at the Painturaud website, very well done. My wife and I were planning a trip to the region prior to the pandemic but had to cancel. When we finally do make the trip, I will schedule a visit to the establishment.
    Anthony
    If you do end up visiting the Maison drop a line to say how it went. It was just one of those 'unexpected' things on a return driving trip Spain that becomes a cherished memory. No doubt the experience can never be repeated but I'd be willing to give it a try; and given that our provincial liquor monopoly charges 3-4 X the price for importing I could probably travel to Cognac, buy a case and still have cash left over.

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    Congratulations Anthony! Well done! I'll ha a Balvenie single malt thank you.

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    Thanks Vol. A Balvenie to you
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    Congratulations!

    And when it comes to cognac I prefer Daniel Bouju. The Brut de Fut is excellent!

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