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  • #91
    Originally posted by hptmurphy View Post
    the correct term being' liberty'
    Apart from thar, is it accurate?
    'He died who loved to live,' they'll say,
    'Unselfishly so we might have today!'
    Like hell! He fought because he had to fight;
    He died that's all. It was his unlucky night.
    http://www.salamanderoasis.org/poems...nnis/luck.html

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    • #92
      Originally posted by Flamingo View Post
      Apart from thar, is it accurate?
      Coming back from liberty was always a bit vague as one tends to have consumed too much of the local brew...... going on liberty used to be a buzz with youngfellas ( come to think of it some of the oldfellas were as bad) thinking they were going to be the sexiest thing in Bantry for a night.. the amount of ironing, showering, saving, deodorants, , hair gel, after shave etc used to make the atmosphere toxic.

      Looking back it was hilarious.

      The only guy guaranteed to pull was the PO ERA.. as his wife was living there......
      Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe

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      • #93

        Looks like a nice location
        For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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        • #94
          [QUOTE=na grohmiti;470309]<

          I'm a bit old school but, using the Ship's Honour Guard , as a relaxed photo opportunity, is a bit SPUDS and BACON. It loses it's HONOUR.

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          • #95
            [QUOTE=ancientmariner;470320]
            Originally posted by na grohmiti View Post
            <

            I'm a bit old school but, using the Ship's Honour Guard , as a relaxed photo opportunity, is a bit SPUDS and BACON. It loses it's HONOUR.
            Indeed , it does look strange . Although it is on the minister's Twitter Account looking like a PR opportunity for political gain , just look at the hashtag .
            Last edited by Laners; 29 September 2019, 12:56.
            Don't spit in my Bouillabaisse .

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            • #96
              The faces of everyone else in the photo tells it's own story. He dragged a ship to Rosslare for a medal parade cos he couldn't be arsed travelling to Haulbowline, but has no problem winging it to NYC for a photo op. Let's face it, he had no other legitimate business there.
              For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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              • #97


                They're shipping up to Boston. (Presumably to find a wooden leg...)

                Last edited by na grohmiti; 29 September 2019, 15:11.
                For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                • #98
                  [QUOTE=na grohmiti;470325]<
                  They're shipping up to Boston. (Presumably to find a wooden leg...)

                  We went up through the Chesapeake Canal in 1986 and when we arrived at the Navy Yard in Boston, we found the berth was between two of the most historic ships in the US Navy OLD IRONSIDES( Constitution) and USS CASSIN YOUNG. Just don't break anything!

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                  • #99
                    [QUOTE=ancientmariner;470327]
                    Originally posted by na grohmiti View Post
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                    They're shipping up to Boston. (Presumably to find a wooden leg...)

                    We went up through the Chesapeake Canal in 1986 and when we arrived at the Navy Yard in Boston, we found the berth was between two of the most historic ships in the US Navy OLD IRONSIDES( Constitution) and USS CASSIN YOUNG. Just don't break anything!

                    Niamh was in the same berth during the 00s.

                    Eithne was also at that berth in 2009

                    Eithne was at the Seaport Blvd berth in 2000 for the Tall Ships festival.

                    Should be a regular visit every 3 or so years.

                    Great experience.

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                    • [QUOTE=ancientmariner;470327]
                      Originally posted by na grohmiti View Post
                      <
                      They're shipping up to Boston. (Presumably to find a wooden leg...)

                      We went up through the Chesapeake Canal in 1986 and when we arrived at the Navy Yard in Boston, we found the berth was between two of the most historic ships in the US Navy OLD IRONSIDES( Constitution) and USS CASSIN YOUNG. Just don't break anything!
                      Not a place for HMS Troutbridge then - "Left hand down a bit!"
                      'He died who loved to live,' they'll say,
                      'Unselfishly so we might have today!'
                      Like hell! He fought because he had to fight;
                      He died that's all. It was his unlucky night.
                      http://www.salamanderoasis.org/poems...nnis/luck.html

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                      • Originally posted by Flamingo View Post

                        Not a place for HMS Troutbridge then - "Left hand down a bit!"
                        A fantastic NAV that ever was. Most of the youngsters wouldn't be familiar with Sub LT Phillips.
                        EVERYBODY DOWN!
                        For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                        • [QUOTE=ancientmariner;470327]
                          Originally posted by na grohmiti View Post
                          <
                          They're shipping up to Boston. (Presumably to find a wooden leg...)

                          We went up through the Chesapeake Canal in 1986 and when we arrived at the Navy Yard in Boston, we found the berth was between two of the most historic ships in the US Navy OLD IRONSIDES( Constitution) and USS CASSIN YOUNG. Just don't break anything!
                          Let's not forget the stop off before Boston at Newport Rhode Island for the big lobster dinner , compliments of the local Mayor and musical entertainment by the visiting Swedish army band .
                          Don't spit in my Bouillabaisse .

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                          • Looking good.
                            For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                            • For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                              • Now thats a proper Cork accent.
                                For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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