My new business

Hello friends sorry I've been absent for a while, I've been busy sorting our my new venture..

But you posted less than an hour ago, Tom

tom posted 6mins ago

Arfur

So yoo are a taxi sailor now

Probably a retired plumber trying to make ends meet

Really

Or Taxi driver. looking for a fare

Or a failed poet looking for a rise.

@FM

Failed poet, no, plumber , no, I'm working for the Lord now on the Shore,
OMG, That ryhmes
That was completely unintended,
My mission now is the get these poor fleeing refugees safely across the channel, I'm also looking for a trained nurse/ambulance person and a cook for the galley,
If anyone can supply red diesel , that will help enormously
Ta arfur,
X

Tom posted in reply to my post.
He has me on ignore though.

A people smuggler? It's amazing what some people will turn to in hard times.

Smuggler ? These people are human beings and drowning in cold water while you joke about it, May the Lord forgive you,

I wonder if tom will help him if so that means BB and platty will tag along.

Tom is a good man, He has promised to help

Posted by: Arfur petesake (385)

Smuggler ? These people are human beings and drowning in cold water while you joke about it, May the Lord forgive you,

Replied: 19th Aug 2022 at 09:59

And you are not joking, grow up both of you

Arfur

If your boat springs a leek

Tom will be able to fix it

Because he is a plumber

and BB can control them, as he's an ex-copper and platty can hand out bottles of water, or do whatever tom tells him to do

Arfur: can't quite see the background, is that Le Havre or St Malo you're docked in to refuel or re-stock?

Hang on, lets just see if i've got this right,
Tom is a nice man, I know this but he does not tolerate idiots, So he ignores those who he considers idiots, the idiots miss his attentions and because they think that I'm Tom, they come to my threads,
No wonder he ignores them, they crave his every word and long for banter from him,
does that hit base with any of you ?

Hello Mr Patty, No, its Fleetwood, I bought it from some NSLB guys with a tin of yellow paint, We was at their leaving party,
I'll tell thee what, those guys know how to push the boat out

TTS: if the leek is big enough, he can plug it in the hole.

he can certainly tell a tale, that Arfur

Posted by: Arfur petesake (387)

Hang on, lets just see if i've got this right,
Tom is a nice man, I know this but he does not tolerate idiots, So he ignores those who he considers idiots, the idiots miss his attentions and because they think that I'm Tom, they come to my threads,
No wonder he ignores them, they crave his every word and long for banter from him,
does that hit base with any of you ?

Replied: 19th Aug 2022 at 10:35

“You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time.”
Abe Lincoln.

Tom's not fooling anyone
He's not bright enough.

Are you recruiting Arfur.... I was a radio operator in the Royal Navy 1974-1980...Morse code a speciality..

you're hired mate, ohh arrr Jim Lad ,( nautical term )
you're on board for a copper bottomed experience , Rum is served when the sun is over the yard arm and any eejuts will walk the plank at 8 bells

BB: You just missed the Falklands War, did you see it coming?
Can you morse in Albanian?

I notice there's only one life belt on there as well, I suggest you check everything before you set sail.

Platty.... was two years later... morse is universal... mainly english language used.... but I do suppose foreigners can jibber to each other in their own tongue.

Thanks Arfur... just awaiting my draft papers to come through then I will pack my kit bag. I do like a tot now and again... Pussers rum by far the best... have you some onboard ?

Seeing as you have more nautical knowledge than us all you are duly promoted to skipper and we will use the appropriate
rum

Sorry Arfur Morgan's is the dross whats left after the sweepings up!!! I can only accept this commission if Pusser's Rum is on the Wardroom table.

I hear ye skipper and I'm not going to sink the ship for a haputh o tar, Pussers Rum will be stored in the galley before we set sail, I'll give the morgans to the ships cargo to warm their little bellys up,
aye aye Skipper,

B.B I worked with a guy who was a radio operator in the Merchant Navy. He told me that he could be in the next room playing cards with his mates with the Radio switched on If someone messaged his code name in Morse,, it was just like someone shouting his name. He heard it whilst engrossed in his bridge game. Must say I was impressed.
How long did it take you to learn Morse?

BB: You are right, but I was thinking the people you will be taxiing will be Albanians. They probably all speak English anyway.
Lots of nice new doctors, teachers, scientists, murderers, car washers,rapists, groomers, thieves to welcome.

So, have you checked for the second life belt and the Aldis Lamp?

I'd also have a look at the galley down below and see if there are a rack of oars sticking out the sides with a whip at the front and seats with chains in rows.

My dad was a communication officer in WW2, he taught us children morse code. It was fun.

Morse is still used for signalling with an Aldis lamp when vessels are maintaining radio silence.

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) officially replaced the Morse system. The frequencies which were specified for emergency/distress signals are no longer monitored. So, RN and US no longer teach Morse code for radio coms.

Some aviation beacons identify themselves in Morse, so aviators, at least have to recognise such signatures.

Cavers still use Morse. Radio frequencies used for coms do not significantly penetrate the ground, and the environment does not favour use of electronics. But banging a hand held rock against the strata can be detected at a considerable distance, and with practice, a rapid double tap will smudge into a more prolonged sound by the perceiver, hence simulating a dash. So Morse it is, and no equipment needed.

Arfur: How are you going to pay BB? Who is funding this venture? Societe Generale?

PS Don't put Morse Code on here. We had an episode of doing that once in the past. It didn't half cause some bother.

right I'll get a couple of lights from adli just to be safe,

- .-.. .-.. / -.-. .-. . .-- / - --- / -... . / .- - / --.- ..- .- -.-- / ... .. -.. . / ----- ---.. ----- ----- / .... --- ..- .-. ... / ... . .--. - . -- -... . .-. / .----

BB's salary is paid direct into his acc via BAC every trip,

P.S
Sorry Ena, I saw your message too late, here have some Morgans rum,

What about the Morse code operator with diarrhoea,gave two dots and a very quick dash(Two Ronnies)

Arfur: Ha ha. You only have 1 crew!!

When the Albanians overcome you both, they'll sail up the Thames!!!

Mmm, Good point, Righto You are my chief security officer, you organize a team of capable bone heads, most gyms have , strong in't arm and week in yed guys who have no job and just stand in the front of a mirror all day, We'll get them some tazers and pepper spray and appoint them, ' international import security agents' , get them a badge in a leather wallet, That will impress their lady friends,
I'll leave that with you, Chief officer Platty,

Arfur petsake, Aka, Seaman stains.

Arfur petsake, Aka, Seaman stains.
Is it any wonder half the people have this guy on ignore , hey ?
carry on pal and i will also ignore you, butt head,,

I did warn you Tom,,,,,,,

Please do Tom

I know Tom but, I give people a chance, Its the way i am,

If you say so Tom.

Posted by: tomplum View tomplum's page

I did warn you Tom,,,,,,,

Replied: 20th Aug 2022 at 21:32

Oops.

boat undergoing tests in the harbour before being signed as, Fit for duty,

roll over test

Admin... basically you learn every letter in morse.... then short words at low speeds... then over months the speed increases etc... then theres numbers and punctuation.... to send and receive morse code at a speed of 5 WPM... Is achievable at around 2-3 months. at sea I was operating at 25-30 WPM on the minesweepers. Yes Platty it is possible to cock one ear to the set whilst doing something else

The only Morse I know is the detective on the telly!

Posted by: lectriclegs (4936)

Posted by: tomplum View tomplum's page

I did warn you Tom,,,,,,,

Replied: 20th Aug 2022 at 21:32

Oops.

B.B. is Morse something you never forget, like riding a bike, Can you still send and receive Morse like you used to do? Just interested.. When I was a LOT younger I was thinking at one time of learning Morse code But then there were no online courses. Probably if there had been Internet back then I would have given it a try . When you hear Morse code being used in films can you decipher it?

Oops.They must have been having a drink together.

Ham Radio operators were required to pass a Morse Code proficiency test to acquire their 'Amateur Licence' . Countries have been progressively dropping this requirement. You could not learn it online, as WWW had not yet been created, but you could find evening classes for Hams to pass their exams for licence.

Admin.... you are never to old to learn.... you never forget it.. about 15yrs ago I got the urge to become a radio ham... only to use morse... I attended a course in Tyldesley over 6mths to brush up on theory side... I passed the morse exam easily (of course) I scraped through on the theory side... my allocated call-sign is 2E0ARV . . Thatcallsign stays with me... thats a novice licence with power output restrictions... a couple of matey hams set me up with a set to send and receive morse... got contacts in Russia and all over Europe.... when I moved homes 10yrs ago I gave it all to another youngster who was interested and havent touched a morse key since.... Strange I know... but I may join a radio hams club one day.

King Hussein (Jordan) callsign JY1 was a regular in late 1960's/early 1970's. I was not a ham myself, but worked for manufacturer of much military/marine/aviation radio coms.

I remember the CB days of,, breaker breaker good buddy, whats your handle and how big is your twig, your breaking my windows, ten four, catch you on the flip flop, going to one nine, shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh,

You missed Cowes Week Tom/Arfur?

Heard of that Ena through Radio society of GB magazine many years ago.

Attention all hands.... Captain speaking... the roll over test was completed satisfactorily... next test is sea trials off Portland next week... all leave expires at 06.00hrs Monday 29th August.. All ratings of S. S. Eagle will muster at 08.00hrs on the f'ocsle that date for briefing. Any rating AWOL will be dealt with accordingly.... that is all. Captain Bligh.

I'll leave that with you, Chief officer Platty

have you asked tom for his permission for this?

Mr Brush sir, You have 2 things to 'brush up' on, number 1, Captain BB is in charge, his experience in nautical matters places him in the highest rank,
number 2, I am Arfur and Platty is not BB,
clear ?
right then, read the orders and obey
Ten shunn, at ease,

have I said platty was BB?

Hang on Captain, my flares and artillery are still a bit wet from the roll over, we need a bit of sunshine to dry them out.
Who's goinhg to pipe us and the fares aboard?

To Baz. BB posted this

Attention all hands.... Captain speaking... the roll over test was completed satisfactorily... next test is sea trials off Portland next week... all leave expires at 06.00hrs Monday 29th August.. All ratings of S. S. Eagle will muster at 08.00hrs on the f'ocsle that date for briefing. Any rating AWOL will be dealt with accordingly.... that is all. Captain Bligh.


you posted this

Replied: 22nd Aug 2022 at 12:01

Posted by: basil brush (18523)

I'll leave that with you, Chief officer Platty

have you asked tom for his permission for this?
Thats when you did Baz

no, you said "chief officer platty"

I said

have you asked tom for his permission for this?

meaning platty is one of Tommy's puppies and follows him around everywhere.

Pay more attention in Class, Sit at the back and be quiet, write a thousand lines
I'm a hanger honour and I no I am,

hand them in before friday,,,

you should be saying that to your "friend"

1st Lieutenant Arfur... please supply CPO Platty with a list of the ships company... from cook to bosun and all posts inbetween... if necessary press-gang them.... this ship WILL sail at the appointed time.... that is all.
Captain Bligh.

1st Lieutenant: I have just been reading about the latest fares been picked up by the RN. They were ALL Albanion men wirh prison haircuts and prison tattoos. Some of the crew had been attacked, one bitten but no skin broken, and another was threatened with a knife.
How big is the brig? Is the medicine chest well stocked? Who's the cook? And may I have a deputy in case of violence?
Flares and armoury all in good order now.

Good info CPO Platty... On our mission we cant be too careful.

Breaking news

Arfurs away looking into the investigation,

Its probably just BB borrowing that cloaking device form SS Enterprise.

What has caused the font to change to 'BOLD', by default , from posts following that on 22nd Aug 2022 at 16:16?

Looking at the previous posts, Arfur started the bold text and did't close the 'bold' command, Now he's gorn off in a frenzied pursuit after the pirates that robbed his boat So we'll have to await his return, I don't have his account pass,

Dont Panic Ships company.... I... the engineer.. and ships cook have slipped out of harbour in the early hours to undertake a secret mission... Top Secret... returning to harbour under cover of darkness tonight.... that is all.
Captain Bligh.

1st Lieutenant Arfur... you have not replied to my last request expediantly enough for my liking.... stop Malingering and post the ships company forthwith. That is all.
Captain Bligh.

Hello Captain Biker, I've been chasing Somalian pirates in the Southern seas, I took with me a few ex SAS mercenaries and after torturing and drowning a few we found out, The ship is back in Port and is ship shape and Bristol fashion, We'll put this down to a,
breakdown in communications for this Once, Have the vessel ready for trials and batten down the hatches,
Now lets see what i can do about this damn bold text,

there sorted, Tom's on the money with forum matters,,

1st Lieutenant.. Arfur.... we cannot sail without a ships company... duly list the ships company or you will be relived of your position. That is all.
Captain Bligh.

eye eye C'min Blight,