I must admit a strong regard for ex navy people. I worked with a retired Chief
PO for several years (he's my Tom's Godfather). I remember walking through
the Trading Floor of a large broker where we worked and the CEO bellowed from
his office "Oi you, my  Topic screens not working (the Stock Exhange price
information service)."

Chief replied "Right you are sir - I'll make that my 2nd priority".

The CEO went apoplectic and "What the bloody hell do you mean, what's first
priority?"

"That's reserved for war sir". The whole trading floor collapsed laughing.

Cheers

Deri

On Friday 13 Jun 2003 11:54 am, you wrote:
> I can neither confirm nor deny the existence of a then 10-1 men to women
> ratio <grin>.  You wicked Welshman.
>
> According to hubbie, if you stay out to see without seeing land for 45 days
> you get 2 free beers.
>
> Beth t the OT
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
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> Subject: Re: Taxes; was RE: Mag's whip
>
> On Thursday 12 Jun 2003 12:38 pm, you wrote:
> > plus, the cheap recreation opportunities.
>
> "cheap recreation opportunities".... I'm thinking young sailors here. ;-)
>
> > beth t the OT
>
> Its not that long ago Britain stopped the the "grog" ration - "never touch
> a man's rum, bum or baccy" a Chief PO mate of mine always used to say.
>
> Cheers
>
> Deri