Regrets at Sea

[Evan Lewis]

Now you come to mention it Denis, that IS one of my regrets. I took my new wife to sea for four months and it was at the end of that trip that I quit. If I hadn't taken her I would never have dreamt of giving it all up. That bitch cost me my career Needless to say we aren't married anymore. Mind you it took me a long time to realise it.

Time heals all Wounds Sincerely.

[Red Lead Ted]

Hi Jim,took the wife,daughter Karen,granddaughter Faye,and great grandson Brandon age six down to Waterloo Marine,little Brandon on all the park swings and slides and others.then went to feed the ducks,swans,and geece,then on the beach to see the Gormley Iron men.went the cafe on the way up South Road for a good meal.all hands were happy for a good day out.Ken.

Done that many times on a nice day, You dont realise whats on your doorstep until you try it, That is a gr8 little park area for kids i take my 5 grandkids regular { Did you catch any sandy,s } The last time i caught them i had my eye browse shaved.

[Lou Barron]

After reading some of these posts about Singapore yes it is a very clean lovely city now .But if you guys could have seen it in 1942 to 1945 you would be amazed at the change they have done to the place

[leratty]

Capt. Kong is that the original Skandi Bar? For some reason I recall it was upstairs, or was that Yackos? Either way I have way too many memories of both (: I have been back several times when on biz in Argentina & Chile, the latter always Santiago but when time permitted would go down to Valpo & look out on the harbour over the city & remember with a smile great times. For whatever reason never looked up the bars in Valpo. On saying that I have in B.A. though the shacks are not there now days but the others in '25 May' are as are some of the good restaurants. Did anyone ever go to the Tango places? I did not unfortunately, though will make a point of it in the New Year when there.

One of those memories is the ladies in Yackos got thrown in nick on one occasion for whatever, all of them...Anyway three of us decided to go visit them in the nick, heaven help us they let us in, it was pretty rough too, to visit them can you believe it?

I left a question for you Capt. Kong as felt if anyone knew the answer it would be you. It was in regards a photo of QE2 always on ships flying red ensign. Reason for question is someone has said adamantly, "there was always one on every ship?" My response was, "well I did not ever to my recollection see one, even on the Brasil Star unless in passenger accommodation" assuming he was always on line-passenger ships where as I was on in the main tramps. Interesting though was I just oblivious to it?

Ivan thanks for that explanation apropos Peruvian firemen, much appreciated as I always wondered about it.

[Captain Kong]

Hi Le. It is the original Scandi Bar,
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.I left a question for you Capt. Kong as felt if anyone knew the answer it would be you. It was in regards a photo of QE2 always on ships flying red ensign. Reason for question is someone has said adamantly, "there was always one on every ship?" My response was, "well I did not ever to my recollection see one, even on the Brasil Star unless in passenger accommodation" assuming he was always on line-passenger ships where as I was on in the main tramps. Interesting though was I just oblivious to it?
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Did you mean was there a Red ensign on the QE2? If so then yes.
I have to go now SHE is outside shouting, I am off to Fleetwood until Monday evening.
Adios
Brian.

[Gulliver]

After reading some of these posts about Singapore yes it is a very clean lovely city now .But if you guys could have seen it in 1942 to 1945 you would be amazed at the change they have done to the place

I've only seen pictures Louis,and I believe it was a real tish-hole,especially in the Changi region !

I was last there in the late 80's and yes,I've always loved it,what a beautiful city---Clifford Pier,Sentosa,Raffles Hotel,Orchard Road, fabulous shopping,Bugis Street..

A very law-abiding,largely crime-free state--that's the way to run a country.Chewing gum ban and large fines for dropping litter - fantastic-we should have that here.
Also I remember hair length below the collar for men was frowned upon,-- they warned you that you may not get served in government offices,post offices etc.if you had long(ish) hair.But what the heck--we didn't go ashore just to go to the post office did we?..

Happy memories!

[Red Lead Ted]

That is right John No Chew Gum, they should have that law here , every time I go to town the pavement is covered everywhere by little grey blobs of spit out gum, if it is fresh sticks to the shoe and gets in the car. should be banned. As I say Singapore is spotless, well worth a visit. I always end up in Singapore everytime I go to OZ and stay for several days.
Brian

As we can both confirm, xmas day in Bombay.s cages { Yes chew gum } About the only thing the place had going for it. As for smelling it before you sighted it J,P, That certainly applied to Bombay, {Mumbai} And still does to this day Happy day,s lads Terry.

[Lou Barron]

Remember Grant Road in Bombay

[Red Lead Ted]

Remember Grant Road in Bombay

Kong held the bar keys to grant rd. This is Mindi she has been searching the streets of Bolton for him the last 20yrs

[happy daze john in oz]

After reading some of these posts about Singapore yes it is a very clean lovely city now .But if you guys could have seen it in 1942 to 1945 you would be amazed at the change they have done to the place

Lou I was back there in JUne, first time into the city since 1964 though have been to the airport, it is hard to believe it is the same place now. The cleanliness is almost antiseptic and the air so clean. Good industry going there as well, great hotels and good food.