tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874013862434397626.post2384054347567123483..comments2023-08-22T13:59:23.795+01:00Comments on Slide23: Navy Cut, Rough Shag. Cutlass!Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05140345209343325701noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874013862434397626.post-55965641068816402182011-10-08T05:49:23.313+01:002011-10-08T05:49:23.313+01:00And don't forget that with the cutlass the han...And don't forget that with the cutlass the hands on hips, head back, and 'Aha ha ha!' is both necessary and fun.<br /><br />'Aha, ha, ha!'Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140345209343325701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874013862434397626.post-70840926267005514322011-10-07T22:09:50.007+01:002011-10-07T22:09:50.007+01:00Well four sets means that post 2020 there can be a...Well four sets means that post 2020 there can be a further cut of manpower and ancillary equipment.<br /><br />Cutlass - no chance of a Dads Army Corporal Jones-ism with that as they aren't designed for sticking up anything. All dashing slashing and climbing ropes with teeth clenched on the blade.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874013862434397626.post-86578473189682214532011-10-07T18:38:12.960+01:002011-10-07T18:38:12.960+01:00Well yes indeed the cutlass, how I use to love the...Well yes indeed the cutlass, how I use to love the feel of it when i was a lowly seamen. Now raised from the ranks as an officer, I like the feel of my Wilkinson Sword (Royal Navy pattern 1827). Although now they have stopped production of swords and only make thirteen bladed razors that shave closer than Sweeney Todd and his cut throat razor without actually causing any skin irritation.Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874013862434397626.post-21984853323991291322011-10-07T16:11:05.313+01:002011-10-07T16:11:05.313+01:00But the cutlass, Steve. The cutlass!But the cutlass, Steve. The cutlass!Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140345209343325701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874013862434397626.post-79792506576412678812011-10-07T15:32:09.090+01:002011-10-07T15:32:09.090+01:004 sets of Whores maybe?4 sets of Whores maybe?Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874013862434397626.post-82944497545027336492011-10-07T15:19:54.085+01:002011-10-07T15:19:54.085+01:00Well even the Whalers and ASC pulling boats are ta...Well even the Whalers and ASC pulling boats are taking a knock, the Navy keep taking them back and selling them off!<br /><br />No more boarding parties except in canoes or sailing dinghies.<br /><br />Hmm rum, sodemy and the Lash. Only one of them is legal now ;)<br /><br />That reminds me I have a comedy health and safety version fo the Battle of Trafalgar somewhere.stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874013862434397626.post-63856770820222417642011-10-07T14:31:39.286+01:002011-10-07T14:31:39.286+01:00Four sets of oars? Four seems rather a lot.
I tri...Four sets of oars? Four seems rather a lot.<br /><br />I tried but I couldn't make a ref to HMS Troutbridge fit in anywhere. Jon Pertwee and oozy Leslie Philips.<br /><br />'Left hand down.'Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140345209343325701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874013862434397626.post-14258629196872427612011-10-07T09:33:59.606+01:002011-10-07T09:33:59.606+01:00During the defence cut of the early 90's we wo...During the defence cut of the early 90's we worked out, from the available Ministry figures and forward estimates, that the Navy (whether British or Corporate)post 2020 would consist of nine men, three rowing boats and four sets of oars.<br />It's good to see the Ministry is on target for something at last.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com