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THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR - 2010 version Nelson: "Order the signal, Hardy." Hardy: "Aye, aye sir." Nelson: "Hold on, that's not what I dictated to the signal officer, what's the meaning of this?" Hardy: "Sorry sir?" Nelson (reading aloud): " England expects every person to do his duty, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious persuasion or disability. What gobbledygook is this?" Hardy: "Admiralty policy, I'm afraid, sir. We're an equal opportunity employer now. We had the devil's own job getting ' England ' past the censors, lest it be considered racist." Nelson: "Gadzooks, Hardy. Hand me my pipe and tobacco." Hardy: "Sorry sir. All naval vessels have been designated Smoke-free Working Environments." Nelson: "In that case, break open the rum ration. Let us splice the main brace to steel the men before battle." Hardy: "The rum ration has been abolished Admiral. Its part of the Government's policy on binge drinking." Nelson: "Good heavens, Hardy. I suppose we'd better get on with it. Full speed ahead." Hardy: "I think you'll find that there's a 4 knot speed limit in this stretch of water." Nelson: "Damn it man! We are on the eve of the greatest sea battle in history. We must advance with all dispatch. Report from the crow's nest, please." Hardy: "That won't be possible, sir." Nelson: "What?" Hardy: "Health & safety have closed the crow's nest, sir. No harnesses . And, they said that a rope ladder doesn't meet requirements of the Working At Height Regs.They won't let anyone up there until a proper scaffolding can be erected." Nelson: "Then get me the ship's carpenter without delay. Hardy: "He's busy knocking up a wheelchair access to the fo'c'sle Admiral." Nelson: "Wheelchair access? I've never heard anything so absurd." Hardy: "Disability Discrimination Act , sir. We have to provide a barrier-free environment for the differently abled." Nelson: "Differently abled? I've only one arm and one eye and I refuse even to hear mention of the word. I didn't rise to the rank of Admiral by playing the disability card." Hardy: "Actually, sir, you did. The Royal Navy is under-represented in the areas of visual impairment and limb deficiency." Nelson: "Whatever next? Give me full sail. The salt spray beckons." Hardy: "A couple of problems there too, sir. Health and safety won't let the crew up the rigging without crash helmets. And Occupational Health and the Food Standards Agency don't want anyone breathing in too much salt - haven't you seen the adverts?" Nelson: "I've never heard such infamy. Break out the cannon and tell the men to stand by to engage the enemy." Hardy: "The men are a bit worried about shooting at anyone, Admiral." Nelson: "What? This is mutiny." Hardy: "It's not that, sir. It's just that they're afraid of being charged with murder if they actually kill anyone. There's a couple of legal aid lawyers on board, watching everyone like hawks." Nelson: "Then how are we to sink the Frenchies and the Spanish?" Hardy: "Actually, sir, we're not." Nelson: "We're not?" Hardy: "No, sir. The Frenchies and the Spanish are our European partners now. According to the Common Fisheries Policy, we shouldn't even be in this stretch of water. We could get hit with a claim for compensation." Nelson: "But you must hate a Frenchman as you hate the devil." Hardy: "I wouldn't let the ship's Diversity Co-ordinator hear you saying that sir, you'll be up on a disciplinary." Nelson: "You must consider every man an enemy who speaks ill of your King." Hardy: "Not any more, sir. We must be inclusive in this multicultural age. Now put on your Kevlar vest; it's the rules." Nelson: "Don't tell me - health and safety. Whatever happened to rum, sodomy and the lash?" Hardy: "As I explained, sir, rum is off the menu! And there's a ban on corporal punishment." Nelson: "What about sodomy?" Hardy: "I believe it's to be encouraged, sir." Nelson: "In that case, kiss me, Hardy."

I used American Express Traveller Cheques in Thailand on my last trip in Jan/Feb this year at various outlets, dependent on which bank was giving the best rate. No problems whatsoever, other than what seems a very comprehensive validity check, which I would expect, and welcome, anyway.

Will do Aussiechic. At work at the moment will re-send when back home.

Thanks Martin

Thanks for the reply Jacko.Yes my board setting are just fine, and I am able to view pics in posts etc but still cannot get the pics to open when attached to a PM.

Just sent a PM with an attachment to a fellow BM with a jpeg photo.. Anyone any idea as to why the pic does not show opened up on either the preview or the sent message. I've been able to do this many times previously but noticed the last couple I've sent this is happening (or not as the case may be !) Picture size is 169K, well under the 2Mb limit. All I get is this

Bid D. Sorry to say it, but if you are talking about Breaded Cod, Mashed Potatoes and Baked Beans you're way off the mark on this thread. The traditional British meal is similar to the pic below. No offence. FWIW some of the best fish and chips I had on my recent stay in Pattaya was in Pattaya Beer Garden for, I think, 190 baht. Secrets also does a nice job with them. Not sure about the species of fish in either but both were bloody nice.

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I tried this facilty a couple of trips ago and remember a group of about eight of us, at 6am, waiting around 40 minutes for the scheduled "Hoppa" bus to arrive. No "Hoppa" bus showed, and in the end we all piled into two taxis that arrived dropping people at the hotel. The service itself seems fine in theory, but in my, albeit one bad experience, they did not seem to adhere to any scheduled timetable. I, personally wouldn't rely on this service to get me to the terminal for a hard/fast early morning check in time. You pays your money and you takes your chance !

Moreover, there probably wasn't a button/key on the cash till that had your wife's initial choice, therefore it can't be done. Bizarre but sad reflection on the ways things are today ! Restaurant probably run by kids ??

Eer shouldn't that be were flying on........ Put it this way, if that is the case, that's three, more likely than not, total arseholes, that aren't gonna be visiting Pattaya !

Obviously not...... but you know, I just knew I'd be sticking my head over the parapet ! EDIT: Have now but that still doesn't answer the question. Let's hope Villa remembers to bring you a tin or two . Wonder what they will look like when his luggage passes thru the X Ray machine ?

So why is there a problem in getting tinned sardines in olive oil ? What is the problem with such a common commodity ?

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QUOTE (N3RGT @ Dec 29 2009, 05:25 PM) Chivas, sorry if you have tried this, but are you sure you do not have your options (top right of initial post) switched to "Outline" ? HHmmmm..... have to agree with you there.. perhaps he was keeping it a secret

Roomak, your humour is "nought" lost on me

AMEN !

Chivas, sorry if you have tried this, but are you sure you do not have your options (top right of initial post) switched to "Outline" ?

Sadly it's the usual riveting stuff on there.. "Bored...famous name game" "Bored as Fluck" "Song Title Game when bored as fxxx" ......and everyones favourite the "Numbers in Images game"

My Christmas Cake Ingredients 2 Cups Flour 1 Stick Butter 1 Cup of Water 1 Tsp baking soda 1 Cup sugar 1 Tsp Salt 1 Cup of Brown Sugar Lemon Juice 4 Large Eggs Nuts 2 Bottles Wine 2 Cups Dried Fruit Method Sample the wine to check the quality. Take a large bowl, check the wine again to be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink. Repeat. Turn on the electric mixer. Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add one teaspoon of sugar. Beat again. At this point it’s best to make sure the wine is still OK. Try another cup….just in case ! Turn off the mixery thingy. Break two eggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit. Pick the friggin’ fruit up off the floor. Mix on the turner. If the fried druid gets stuck in the beaters just pry it loose with a screwdriver. Sample the wine for tonsisticity. Next sift two cups of salt or something. Check the wine. Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts. Add one table. Add a spoon of sugar or somefink…. whatever you can find ! Greash the oven. Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over. Don’t forget to beat off the turner ! Finally throw the bowl through the window. Finish the wine, wipe the counter with the cat and F..K off to Tesco and buy a cake !

Location is OK, as it's adjacent to The Residence Garden on Thrappraya Road. Same travel arrangements ie Baht Buses into town pass frequently. Never stayed there, but breakfast, service wasn't too bad when I tried it a few times. I believe the prices are very reasonable for a budget stay. Can't comment on the homosexuals, sorry

Doubt very much it's the Premium Economy at £510. I'd go with EVA every time, especially if Thai still haven't upgraded their IFE on the 747s yet. Are they still using them on that route ? No doubt the experts on here will let us know. Think I'll take my chance, on the ridiculous suggestion, as to whether any particular pilot has landed at BKK previously.

Have to agree Cap'n, regarding the general flight conduct and service efficiency. Yeah.... the food isn't all that clever, but they really do let themselves down on the "wine", (if you can call it that), that is served in both the Premium Economy, and Economy classes. Poured from a cardboard carton, Red or White, of very "questionable origin" tasting more, in fact, like a poor quality drain cleaner. I recall that Thai Airways do the same sort of thing. However I just grit my teeth, adopt a stiff upper lip, and get on with the job in hand, by ordering a large cognac

It must have been from the same store that I bought a tinned sponge jam pudding.The instructions were "Open tin and stand in boiling water for three minutes"...ouch !!.. the blisters are just starting to heal