The 3rd Annual RAN Skilled Hands Sydney Rocks Xmas Pub Crawl

phred · **Posted:** Sun Dec 11, 2005 4:44 pm

Looks like you all had a great time. Makes me wish I was there with you.

Chippy Ned · **Posted:** Mon Dec 12, 2005 5:05 am

Hey troops, it's about time I added my bit to the transcripts. :finga:

In my opinion this was definitely the best "run" we've had. This statement is no slight on the great guys that have attended the pub crawl in the past, more the fact that we had a slightly larger attendance, ran into a mob of drunks from the Gold Coast at the first pub and were blessed with the company of the lovely Simone. :heart:

You will probably hear heaps of lies about my navigating skills in future posts, but let me assure you that we didn't even look like missing a pub (as a matter of fact we visited one twice) :supz:

I was extremely disappointed in the guys that were there, as they didn't treat me with the respect that a Webmaster deserves. :tear:

I suppose I couldn't expect too much, as they all seemed to be brain dead on the day. :knob:

As usual, I was the only one that remained sober. I left the Orient at around 1930 (7.30PM for the Tiffy's and Greenies), because the conversation was drunken, slurring and obviously beneath me. :withstupid:

All frivolity aside, I must tell everyone that this particular run is so good, that it's pretty close to the runs we had when we were in our early 20's and were bulletproof.

- Don't miss the next one. :finga:

Seejay · **Posted:** Mon Dec 12, 2005 6:27 am

You can't really blame Ned, Buck. As soon as we wanted someone to lead us around everyone wanted to do it - which is typical of a bunch of old retired sailors.

I had a lot of great laughs on the day at everyone's antics, but unfortunately I had a few hurried trips to the heads as well in most of the pubs we visited, and eventually had to go have a Cuppa tea, a Bex and a good lie down.

Would love to have been there to the very end, though.

Simone, my apologies to you for the 'rabbits ears' sign behind your head in one of the photos, but the opportunity was far too tempting to resist! :finga:

Cheers

CJ

Hippy Chippy · **Posted:** Mon Dec 12, 2005 7:35 am

Seejay wrote:

Simone, my apologies to you for the 'rabbits ears' sign behind your head in one of the photos, but the opportunity was far too tempting to resist! :finga:

Cheers CJ

You sneaky little bugger Chris, [-X

I hadn't even noticed that...! #-o

Mind you, there was a bit of that going on during the day, eh Charlie...? :supz:

Hippy Chippy · **Posted:** Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:38 am

Just uploaded another 15 photos from Col 'Pussasan' Kelson taken on the day...! Thanks Col... :finga:

http://www.ran-skilledhands.org/photoga ... p?album=69

Simone Morris · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 10:36 am

Well you guys - where do I begin?!....

Just wanted to say that I am overwhelmed by everyone's gracious welcoming of my company on Saturday. I had a ball and it was great to be a part of the "brotherhood" for the day.

After many a conversation with Rick, particularly regarding bringing the yacht "home" - how could I not in some way feel a part of the pride and excitement.

I thoroughly enjoyed everyone's company..yes, the Tequila's certainly helped, but must say that you can count me in for the next bash!!

Chris, you're forgiven, didn't even notice - cheeky lad..

And Ned, yes I love you too!! (That evil red wine eh?!).. :snakeman:

Thanks again guys - you're all seasoned campaigners, that's for sure!!

x

Hippy Chippy · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:42 am

Simone, after welcoming you to our 3rd Annual RAN Skilled Hands Sydney Rocks Christmas Pub Crawl Smokey :partyman:

let me also extend a warm welcome to our RAN Skilled Hands Forum/ Website...
:evil3:

And congratulations on your :type:

first post Princess...! :love1:

Simone and I work together and she has been the only person I felt confident enough in (amongst our dour fellow workers,) to share the roller coaster ride we've experienced in bringing the MOBI Yacht 'Nirimba' home... $\:D/$
Simone has been extremely supportive of my efforts and frustrations, sharing every high $\:D/$ and every set-back :violent1:

that hit me along the way to getting to where we are today...! :sunny:

As she already felt she knew most of the key players, both in the yacht project and on RAN Skilled Hands from our frequent conversations, it was a logical inevitability that Simone should be invited to meet 'the boys' in person... (some of whom she'd met at RANSA when we brought 'Nirimba' home a week before...)
:wav:

I've gotta mention that Simone proved beyond doubt that she is indeed one of the boys, :3some:

she matched me drink for drink, :partyman:

even slipping a couple of 'shooters' :drinkers:

in when the boys were slow in finishing off their drinks...! :occasion5:

Welcome aboard (at last) Simone...!!! :supz:

Seejay · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:57 am

Cheeky lad?? Jeez, there goes the reputation....... #-o

I'm gonna have to start wearing the eye patch and the parrot again.

Wayne · **Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 3:55 pm

Fred
I can see that you and I are going to have to get over to OZ and straiten out Simone. I can see she needs more education than the Tequila or the MOBI's can generate.

As we are so shy and innocent, it shouldn't take long. GGGGG.

phred · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2005 8:40 pm

You are right Wayne. I fear that the Tequilas and shots she consumed have clouded her judgement. Only two who are as shy and innocent as we are will be able to straighten Simone out regarding Rick, Ned, "cheeky" CJ, and the rest.

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