Morning, all! :xyxwave:

Well done again, troops - and many thanks to the RAF and Navy for their continued support.

However, Wing Commander Sticks - I'm no expert on planes but I have a hunch that the last picture you posted wasn't a Harrier :shocked: :nono:

I believe that THIS is a Harrier!

http://www.janes.com/defence/gallery...ages3/0035.jpg

Unless anyone knows differently!!

Day shift all present and correct! :xyxwave:

Absolutely right Captain! Well spotted!!

In fact, MOST appropriately, a Sea Harrier!!:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

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Thank you, Admiral! :xyxwave:

As I said, I'm no expert on different planes, but I do have a soft spot for the Harrier. Fascinating aeroplane - the only one that can take off and land vertically, fly forwards and backwards, and hover in mid-air! :spin2:

Before I depart this mortal coil, it's my lifetime's ambition to have a flight in one. Sadly, pigs will probably fly first . . . . . :bawling:

. . . . and this mission must come first. :xyxwave:

Oooh, hello sailors! We've gone all nautical...............

Casabianca



The boy stood on the burning deck
Whence all but he had fled;
The flame that lit the battle's wreck
Shone round him o'er the dead.

Yet beautiful and bright he stood,
As born to rule the storm;
A creature of heroic blood,
A proud, though childlike form.

The flames roll'd on...he would not go
Without his father's word;
That father, faint in death below,
His voice no longer heard.

He call'd aloud..."Say, father,say
If yet my task is done!"
He knew not that the chieftain lay
Unconscious of his son.

"Speak, father!" once again her cried
"If I may yet be gone!"
And but the booming shots replied,
And fast the flames roll'd on.

Upon his brow he felt their breath,
And in his waving hair,
And looked from that lone post of death,
In still yet brave despair;

And shouted but one more aloud,
"My father, must I stay?"
While o'er him fast, through sail and shroud
The wreathing fires made way,

They wrapt the ship in splendour wild,
They caught the flag on high,
And stream'd above the gallant child,
Like banners in the sky.

There came a burst of thunder sound...
The boy-oh! where was he?
Ask of the winds that far around
With fragments strewed the sea.

With mast, and helm, and pennon fair,
That well had borne their part;
But the noblest thing which perished there
Was that young faithful heart.

RoB, I always wanted the full version of that!!!!:love:

Now,Rob dear,PLEASE PLEASE can you find the full version of Eskimo Nell? I have lost my copy MANY years ago.....................:flower:

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Thank you for my military status. How did you know I am a wizz on the comb and paper.:blush::shocked:

Just as long as you dont want me to sing?

Bandsman Busy Bee signing off now - Roger over and out.

Eskimo Nell??:shocked:

Well dear Splodge, I found the full transcript with ease.

However, it's very naughty.

So I will u2u the url to you.

Methinks I will not post it up....... :blush::blush::blush::blush:

:laugh::laugh::laugh: Chicken! :laugh::laugh::laugh:

RoB, I am full of admiration! I hope you don't feel corrupted now!!

Thanks again:colour::colour:

Im here now:thumbs:

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Thanks, BigSister - all assistance in this mission gratefully received. Would you like to apply for one of the vacant Lance Corporal positions in this mission? :thumbs:

Although she's not yet visited
This thread today, it's true
We must keep watch so, dear Boris
The last post is not from you.

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ok Thanks Kaz:hugesmile:

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Apollogies, it was a F18-Hornet on loan from the Finnish Airforce, to make up for the one we lost earlier when Air Officer Ginger bought it.

We received a new harrier today to continue patrols :thumbs:

Oooooooh Admiral that's a very RUDE song...and you have a supplier too:shocked: Does that mean you are a VICE Admiral ????:shocked::shocked:


Attennnnnnnnnshun

And by the way Captain Kaz I have something in the NEXT post to show you. I fear it will make you blush ! :blush:

May I direct your eyes back to 7.30 AM dear Captain.:shocked:

I popped in to check that the 'day shift ' was in attendance !


Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm .

It seems you need watching too today !

Attennnnnnnnnnnnshun:xyxwave:

We're here!! Hows that for a responce time!

Fantastic....:xyxwave:

YEP! LOL Technology for you!:colour:

Wooooooooooops! :blush:

My profuse apologies, Boris.

I can only say in my defence that it must have been the distraction of seeing Sticks posting that picture of a plane which was clearly not a Harrier Jump Jet which caused this to slip my mind. :bawling:

I can assure you that it WILL not happen again.

Your trusty servant,

Kaz (Captain) x

:xyxwave:

Your Apology is accepted,
I know 'twas just a slip,
These often do occure,
Between the 'cup and lip'


(...yes I know but it is getting close to my bed time and I am tired :hugesmile:)

Stand Easy now ...

From your Friend the 'Thread Monger' - Boris XX:xyxwave:

I think we're BOTH running out of poems now, Boris! :laugh:

Sweet dreams - the thread is safe in our hands.

:xyxwave:

Just yrying to test us are you Boris??LOL

My word Admiral....the Navy certainly are 'on the ball' tonight !:laugh::hello::laugh:

Trust it did not interfer TOO much with a certain 'reality' show !

:xyxwave:Pipe the Captain aboard now ...Think we need Bandsman Busy Bee .
COme On That Man there

At the double ....!:xyxwave:

Don't know if I dare venture aboard Admiral Splodge's red-bottomed boat, Boris - I haven't taken my seasickness tablets today, so it could all get rather messy! :shocked: :blush:

Think I'll stick to 'terra firma' if you don't mind!

At your service! :xyxwave:

I am just wondering if I can make use of the 'writings' RSM Rob has posted up .
HHmmm. ...not those supplied privately to The Admiral you understand. :shocked:

Having spent the evening putting together a Selection of music and rhymes with a nautical bent ( ! )....for my 'other' life ...I just wondered if 'The boy stood on the burning deck'.....might mke a suitable 'encore' . Hmmmmmmmmm. :hugesmile:Will thinkabout it :xyxwave: