National Talk Like A Pirate Day

[Tin Pot]

So be it, ready the main sail!

 

[biggs682]

So be it, ready the main sail!

And hoist the anchor

 

[ufkacbln]

In 1977, I passed out of the Part 2 training and as a reward for my performance on the course was given a berth on HMS Alfriston for the Fleet Review

Brilliant couple of days, and when the order was given to "Splice the Mainbrace" , we "stood firm" as the Medical Branch does not participate at the same time as the Fleet

However the Skipper pointed out that as we were not in a Medical role we should partake - Tot 1

On Disembarking we arrived at HMS Vernon, and as we went through it was noted that as Medics we would not have had a tot, so we were taken into the mess and supplied - Tot 2

Returned to Haslar, where the Medical Branch then formally accepted their tot, and partook in the tradition - Tot 3

 

[ufkacbln]

USed to work with a Surgeon Commander called Rick Jolly who wrote the definitive book on Naval Language - JackSpeak

One of the highlights is excerpts from reports on Officer's Performance:

• His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of curiosity.

• I would not breed from this Officer.

• This Officer is really not so much of a has-been, but more of a definitely won't-be.

• When she opens her mouth, it seems that this is only to change whichever foot was previously in there.

• He has carried out each and every one of his duties to his entire satisfaction.

• He would be out of his depth in a car park puddle.

• Technically sound, but socially impossible.

• This Officer reminds me very much of a gyroscope - always spinning around at a frantic pace, but not really going anywhere.

• This young lady has delusions of adequacy.

• When he joined my ship, this Officer was something of a granny; since then he has aged considerably.

• Since my last report he has reached rock bottom, and has started to dig.

• She sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them.

• He has the wisdom of youth, and the energy of old age.

• This Officer should go far - and the sooner he starts, the better.

• In my opinion this pilot should not be authorized to fly below 250 feet.

• This man is depriving a village somewhere of an idiot.

• The only ship I would recommend this man for is citizenship.

• Works well when under constant supervision and cornered like a rat in a trap.