Close call

[j.sabourn]

#20... Ivan here in WA we have black ducks, do you think it would be worth dying one before sending it to Cappy for Xmas. Cheers JS

[Ivan Cloherty]

#20... Ivan here in WA we have black ducks, do you think it would be worth dying one before sending it to Cappy for Xmas. Cheers JS

We have them here in Dawlish a few miles away, I'll get one from there, save the airfreight, on second thoughts they're a protected species, not going to jail, not even for Columbus's mate, if he wants one he should have taken one from the Ark when he was on it.

[Jim Brady]

I thought they were Black Swans in Dawlish Warren Ivan.
Regards.
Jim.B.

[Ivan Cloherty]

I thought they were Black Swans in Dawlish Warren Ivan.
Regards.
Jim.B.

Those as well Jim, there has been some skulduggery twixt swans and ducks

[Charlie Hannah]

Is it just me?

Charlie,yes I KNOW it's a bluddy cap,but what's the derivation of the word 'REVY?'
For those who don't understand,derivation means ' the origin of the word 'revy' ,i.e. what word does it come from originally,is it Australian slang etc.?
That is what I am asking!
Why do you call it a 'revy',and don't say because that's what we've always called it !

Charlie,here's an aside,when I worked in the bus industry there was one driver on the team who was called Charlie Farley.Well,that's what we called him.His real name was Charlie Hughes or something,but everyone,even his passengers called him Charlie Farley. I even used to forget and regularly put his name down as FARLEY,Charlie on schedules,rotas etc,and no-one batted an eyelid,especially him.He was always Charlie Farley.

Perhaps we should call you Charlie Revy from now on.?

I read that participating in a daily blog can help stave off symptoms of dementia,but I think in my case I might already have it,in fact I've been like this for over 50 years now,in fact it was just perfect for a career at sea I believe! I'm sure I'm not alone on here somehow......

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Gulliver,I did my first trip to sea in 53 My old dad went to sea as a boy age twelve he was down below he also used the term Revy,were it originated from i wouldn't have a clue,and no its not an Aussie saying.I was on home boats its just what we called them !You can call me anything you want but don't call me to earlie.

[j.sabourn]

Talking about caps. I was a guest with only a few men at a Ladys Social do a couple of years ago. Somehow the conversation got round to different apparels of different nationalitys. This lady of Dutch origin mentioned their apparel which included clogs and caps and I burst out laughing and she couldn't see the joke at all. One of the other ladies had to take her aside and explain the use of a dutch cap, after which she became all red and flustered and went back into her shell. Could of done with Cappy there to console her. Maybe could of shown her his duck, and hoped she was colour blind as the dying never came out too good. JS

[Gulliver]

Gulliver,I did my first trip to sea in 53 My old dad went to sea as a boy age twelve he was down below he also used the term Revy,were it originated from i wouldn't have a clue,and no its not an Aussie saying.I was on home boats its just what we called them !You can call me anything you want but don't call me too early.

Well I guess that's it then Charlie.You are the one who started all this,mentioning that dreaded word 'Revy. Be ashamed of yourself!

I shall pursue and winkle out the derivation of the word 'Revy' until I go to my grave....
You have given me a purpose to carry on regardless.
Ah Revy,Woe is me !
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[Gulliver]

Talking about caps. I was a guest with only a few men at a Ladys Social do a couple of years ago. Somehow the conversation got round to different apparels of different nationalitys. This lady of Dutch origin mentioned their apparel which included clogs and caps and I burst out laughing and she couldn't see the joke at all. One of the other ladies had to take her aside and explain the use of a dutch cap, after which she became all red and flustered... JS

Well, in that case she had more luck than I did.Just as well she didn't ask anybody on here,as they can't even explain the meaning of the word 'revy' ...

[j.sabourn]

What was the British soldiers side cap called, was it a brevet ? Did it not get its name from something like that? Just a couple of pieces of material sewn together. I have heard the name describing such a hat but never made. Anyhow what is the torirililium vacuum cheers js

[Gulliver]

What was the British soldiers side cap called, was it a brevet ? Did it not get its name from something like that? Just a couple of pieces of material sewn together. I have heard the name describing such a hat but never made. Anyhow what is the torirililium vacuum cheers js

Yes John,we all know what a Toricelli Vacuum is (even Cappy !),but your suggestion of 'brevet' is ridiculous- why,then it would be called a 'brevy' surely?-not bevy,by the way.


As for you and your Dutch Cap !