A Conversation for Wind force twelve abaft the Beam
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Big Cat Posted Aug 14, 2001
Well alright then! Methinks I'll go have a look around.
That there torpedo, by the way, could be a bad thing.
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paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Posted Aug 14, 2001
I've been doing some reading about pirates.
Pirate captains were often elected by their crews.
Quartermasters were often the real seat of power
on pirate ships.
I wonder who the quartermaster is on this ship? 
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Mr. Christopher, enjoying the Magicians Guild game where he is called Polonius Franc, Elder Healer and local merchant Posted Aug 14, 2001
That would probably be me then, since I am in charge more often then Capt. Pierce, and I am still able to deleniate powers.
Firts Mate Plato, tell me about this Christmas Isle that I have heard so little about. Is it like Easter Island?
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plato <surfer> Posted Aug 14, 2001
Hmmmmm...As far as I know...
Christmas island lies in the indian ocean, south of the western tip of Java. It's just a big Plateau 300 m above sea level. It's under the rule of Australia, and looks a little like a dog if you tilt your head slightly.
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Mr. Christopher, enjoying the Magicians Guild game where he is called Polonius Franc, Elder Healer and local merchant Posted Aug 14, 2001
And why are we going there?
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paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Posted Aug 15, 2001
To get a Christmas tree?
To see Santa Claus?
To mail some letters so they'll be postmarked "Christmas Island?"
To fetch poinsettias?
So we can say we've been there?
So we can deduct it from our taxes as a holiday expense?
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plato <surfer> Posted Aug 15, 2001
Stock up on Phosphate?
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Wandawoman Posted Aug 15, 2001
I'm Placating the sea Godddddddddds!
I embody the spirit of this shippppppppppp!
Your busty, beautiful figure head will not be ignorrrrrred.... Anymoooooorrrrrreeeeeeee!
I would like to First Mate the First Meetttttttt!
Any chance of a touch upppppp. The paint round my corset is fadeeeeeingggggggggg.
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plato <surfer> Posted Aug 15, 2001
Right...
Well, we already have a First Mate (Me
)
and a Figurehead...So you'll just have to pick a different position. Sorry...
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Pierre de la Mer ~ sometimes slightly worried but never panicking ~ Posted Aug 15, 2001
Ahoy and all that
Floh and BigCat, I hope/believe someone else is taking (or even has already taken) care of that torpedo?
Paul H, we already had an election: All in favour of me stayed on board, all against left - via the plank 
We are going to Christmas Island by special request of Amy The Ant, ship- and portrait painter extraordinaire. There is a lot of crab meet there, fair weather - and no taxes
Wandawoman, assume any position you want - other than the figurehead's
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Floh Fortuneswell Posted Aug 15, 2001
Yes, captain, the torpedo-matter is settled, without your help... *cough*
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Lighthousegirl - back on board Posted Aug 15, 2001
Ahoy Captain - I wondered if I could have a quiet word?
It has been suggested that we have a party in the Lighthouse Bar next Monday, a sort of Birthday bash thing! Would you be able to come? We would love to see you there and it would really make my day There are a few non crew members who also have birthdays that day - will we be in dock that day or already at sea as it might be a good opportunity to invite them over and well, do what ever we want to them! What are the ship rules on that sort of thing?
Even if you are not able to drop by next Monday do drop by the bar soon we dont see nearly enough of you there
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Ecky Thump Esq. Posted Aug 15, 2001
Ahoy there cap'n !!
got a spare bunk for an old sea-dog?
I could be a jack of all trades, experienced at stacking balls on brass monkeys.
Also done a bit o' friggin' in the riggin' on the good ship "Venus". I can also check the water depths for ye, as everyone says i'm good at swinging the lead.
My kitbags packed and i'm ready for cast-off.
cheers 
Ecky.
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Lighthousegirl - back on board Posted Aug 15, 2001
Hi Ecky
I am not sure where the Captain is right now - I was just going back to the bar, would you like to come and wait for him there - Oh err I'm Light by the way, I run the Lighthouse Bar at Cabin 13
Pleased to meet you
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Ecky Thump Esq. Posted Aug 15, 2001
greetings Light,
Nice to meet ye too. Thanks for the invitation, will try to navigate my way to the bar. Could use a ration of rum yo ho ho an' all that.
see ye in the olde bar. Ecky.
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Floh Fortuneswell Posted Aug 15, 2001
*shouts down from the Crow's Nest*
AAAHHHOOOYYYYY, Ecky
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Ecky Thump Esq. Posted Aug 15, 2001
Ecky hears Floh's ahoy and looks up. 
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- 201: Big Cat (Aug 14, 2001)
- 202: Floh Fortuneswell (Aug 14, 2001)
- 203: paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant (Aug 14, 2001)
- 204: Mr. Christopher, enjoying the Magicians Guild game where he is called Polonius Franc, Elder Healer and local merchant (Aug 14, 2001)
- 205: plato <surfer> (Aug 14, 2001)
- 206: Mr. Christopher, enjoying the Magicians Guild game where he is called Polonius Franc, Elder Healer and local merchant (Aug 14, 2001)
- 207: paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant (Aug 15, 2001)
- 208: plato <surfer> (Aug 15, 2001)
- 209: Wandawoman (Aug 15, 2001)
- 210: plato <surfer> (Aug 15, 2001)
- 211: Pierre de la Mer ~ sometimes slightly worried but never panicking ~ (Aug 15, 2001)
- 212: Floh Fortuneswell (Aug 15, 2001)
- 213: Lighthousegirl - back on board (Aug 15, 2001)
- 214: Ecky Thump Esq. (Aug 15, 2001)
- 215: Floh Fortuneswell (Aug 15, 2001)
- 216: Lighthousegirl - back on board (Aug 15, 2001)
- 217: Ecky Thump Esq. (Aug 15, 2001)
- 218: Ecky Thump Esq. (Aug 15, 2001)
- 219: Floh Fortuneswell (Aug 15, 2001)
- 220: Ecky Thump Esq. (Aug 15, 2001)
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