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My 21st was on the Cunard 'Sylvania' the day we finally sailed out of Montreal after being stuck there for repairs after she had gone aground in the St. Lawrence. (In Canadian Vickers - they had to ship out a new screw from England). We'd all had a great time as Montreal was hosting the World's Fair that year (1967). After we'd served dinner all the wingers took their water jugs to the Pig and Whistle and filled them with beer and we spent most of the night telling jokes.
kinston jamacia had abloke go and get 6 botlels of rum ona bike 3 each side of his cros bar we all got well stonked mate blamed me for getting everone on it had to halt cagoe i said next day you areonly 21 once he said i will let you of with that one happy days:cool:
Mike, I remember it like yesterday. Shark fence.Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Lawrence
Scared the hell out of me when I dived down and saw that hole.
John, and you have the nerve to run down my tab nabs that are made with 'pure' extract!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by happy daze john in oz
But the swede and potatoes were the real thign, so were the can openers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dennis McGuckin
21st - attending an assessment to join the ambulance service followed by the pub.
18th - Plymouth doing my first sea survival course.
SDG
my 21st was celebrated in the middle of the Atlantic on the Manchester Regiment enroute to Montreal, chief cook made me a wee cake, chief steward let me buy a case of beer to be shared with the Catering staff
My first Castle Boat. The Capetown.Castle.. Looking forward to visiting Capetown again,and the famous Delmonicos .
Having only Bunkered there,on one of Runcimans En -route a couple years earlier .to Oz.
Getting near there now .Three of us .New ,young A .B's .lingering in the Messroom ,after tea. Animated , Discussing the Prospects,of 'our Chance of Scoring. ?
Old Paddy ,at another table.listening along.
Said "Don't worry boys,! They all - --- here ,Cep't the Postman and He sells french letters"
First and last time,i'd heard that expression. He wasn't far wrong. Later on though, as it turned out.First evening in . My 21st ,Off we troop,to that Palace of establishments .Delmonicos . The Three of us ,tucked in to the Brandy Squares. Castle lager ,chasers .Cherie Wainer on stage ,playing the theatre organ. Singing along. Great!
Only downside, We didn't seem to attract Any young,ladies,despite attempts by the Turbanned waiter. at our request. ".would they like to join the table?"
End of the night ,wandering along ,some not very busy Street.Saw a dark area ,decided to relieve .against the wall.Similarly, Angus. Turning back to the pavement.A tall Policeman ,said to Terry as we approached, 'I'm taking those two in.'.Might add here. that Terry had ,what was then termed .'A touch of the Tarbrush" This was then at the height of the Apartheid era.
In we go ,Angus and I.
Terry,insisted .He '"come along with us ,for the ride".The tall Constable,duly obliged.
at the Desk ,on arrival. Angus and i were giving details . Terry is sitting on a nearby Bench.
Then bursts into singing "If Id known You were coming ,i'd have baked a Cake".Which
Drew a few raised eyebrows ,from the Desk.
Given the option of ten shilling fine ,Admission of guilt. or ,"Come up before the judge in the morning" gave us the Form to Sign,to pay the ten shillings.Then turned the attention to Terry ,Who was "having a ball," between his bursts of song.
Walked over , and gave Him a similar form. See His jaw drop! No ! no not me ."I only came for the Ride"
Anyway some consolation ,for Him .The rest of the time on the Coast. Terry was able to fraternise ,at will, with the Cape Colored's .
Lost on the Swings ,won on the Round abouts.
Oh yes
The excitement of the coastal SA Run!
Some hair raising experiences in places like the old Del, Catacoombs, Nav Den, Darryls and the rest.
Times that one will not see again! What a loss!
Cheers
Back to my original post.
In the bay of Biscay, middle of a raging storm.