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Message Number: 27 -
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 16:00:03 CET
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The "Tarpenbek" incident was in late June/July of 1979. I was in Sir Tristram in Portsmouth storing after refit with the ship, Tristram, being investigated by the MoD police over the "chinese swindle" and remember hearing the story on the early morning radio news. Harvey Drumond, (a real gent) was Captain and Sir Geraint was his first command after losing Hebe while in Gibraltar, I was there, the previous November. I seem to remember it was you Ross that told me all about the Geraint incident shortly after, either in Portsmouth or Marchwood.
Message Number: 26 -
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 10:31:42 CET
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Vaguely. In collision with Sir Geraint off Selsey Bill in 1979.
Message Number: 25 -
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 09:14:30 CET
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Can anyone remember the 'Tarpenbek Incident'?
Message Number: 24 -
Friday, July 18, 2008 15:55:24 CET
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Colin & Rab you were both correctimundo.Bob Crockatt was a legend in his own 'smokoe'.I can remember on a 'Sir Boat' in Wilemshaven we had high ranking German Army Officers onboard for lunch.On having a few, Bob was having a chat to one of them the German said in his gutteral Englander accent 'Ist this your first time in Germany??'Bob replied yes.....but my uncle came here every Friday night....In a Lancaster bomber!!!
All went silent,I had to leave and peed myself laughing.
Message Number: 23 -
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 21:19:03 CET
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Bob Crockett, now thats a name from the past. I remember Bob and his crocodile or snake skin shirt, really hideous, that and a contraption rigged up in the engine room of one LSL, Sir Geraint I think , for polishing stones which he made into jewellery. It was one of the Juniors jobs to make sure that the said contraption kept turning.
Anyone know whatever happened to Tony Pais? The last time I ever saw him was in 1979.
Message Number: 22 -
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 19:56:28 CET
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Talking of "Davie Crockett".
I was in Gold Rover in 84 where Bob was Chief. I remember Bob and the second engineer , Tony Pais, coming back on board one night in Portland The pair of them had been ashore for a beer or nine and had been set upon by a gang of hoodlums. BIG mistake, Bob and his 2nd were very fit and into weight training and various things physical so they really sorted this gang out, unaided. I was left with the distinct impression that Bob would be quite keen to go ashore again for "another go".
I also seem to remember he kept koi carp or something of that nature.
2. Nice to see some old STONNERY faces in the photos.
Regards to all.
Message Number: 21 -
Monday, July 14, 2008 10:22:27 CET
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Talking of 'Bar Games'...I recall whilst serving on 'Sir Geraint' a CEO Bob 'King ot the wild frontier' Crockatts' party piece was how far can you squash a beer can with your bare hands!!!All were going red in the face with their efforts,I calmly slid aft to the 'heads' where I crushed my empty can by stamping on it until it was wafer thin.On returning I showed my effort to everyone to their amazement and the Chiefs comment was'Not a bad effort laddie'
Message Number: 20 -
Saturday, July 12, 2008 19:26:22 CET
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Yes Dick, I remember the Doxford game well. It was even more fun with twin engines, going in opposte directions.
As for nurdling, I was uncrowned champion of the Far East Fleet. Being fairly tall helped but it didnt do my back any good. I'm sure none of this would be allowed in these sober times.
Message Number: 19 -
Saturday, July 12, 2008 19:00:19 CET
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Looking at the 'party pics.' from Resource, and the webmaster asking about 'firing orders'-153642! reminded me of the daft doxford game we used to play in the bar,- six guys lined up hands on head, and then you ducked down when your number was called!!, also other games: 'where are you Moriaty?', walking out on beercans,-I still have the scars!! did we call it 'nerdling'?- building a 'quick pyramid' was also popular!! I wonder what games they now play in the bars on 21st century Bay class ships? I'm glad they still have time to fly model helos!
regards to all
Dick
Message Number: 18 -
Monday, July 7, 2008 21:30:17 CET
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And now the moment you've all been waiting for.
A whole new page for the STONNERY!
Plus lots of party pics from Resource on MIXED.
All courtesy of David Soden. More to come. Enjoy!
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