The 2015 Annual RAN SH Sydney Rocks Xmas Pub Crawl Smokey

Peter Weyling · **Posted:** Mon Oct 05, 2015 8:03 pm

Hippy Chippy wrote:

........... This was the last (modified) participant listing we had four months ago... :evil3:

Hippy Chippy wrote:

Glad to hear you'll be joining us on the Rocks Run, Charlie, :tchin:

but sad that Mick won't be able to make it... :tchin:

So then, the following Members :hello2:

and Friends :3some:

have indicated that they'll be attending this year's
:ouzo:

2015 Annual RAN Skilled Hands Sydney Rocks Xmas Pub Crawl Smokey :partyman:

listed below :down:

in the order in which they declared :hi:

themselves as starters... :drink 42:

Rick Pengilly
Peter Weyling
Chris O’Keefe
Viv MacLeod
Steve Shepherd
Howie Henderson
Barry Davis
Mike Moore
:tchin:

John Kelly
Ellen Kelly
:tchin:

Fred (GDY) Russell :usa2:

Anne Russell
Gordon Robertson
Sandy Robertson
Brian Mackenzie
Verna Mackenzie
Neil Watson
Peter Ferris
Trevor Davies
Dave Warren
Brian Staples

Sadly, Mick Thompson

won't be joining us... #-o

And reporting back from the 18th/ 19th MOBI Intake 50th Reunion :3some:

in Tweed Heads, Seejay

mentioned that :tchin:

Alan Bock may be gracing us with his presence... :dontknow:

If so, that would make it a healthy 22 so far... :finga:

So if you're still sitting on the fence, get off yer bum :poke:

and add your name to the list to join us... :bob dark:

I mean, let's face it, if you try REAL hard, you could arguably think of a worse way to spend a glorious sunny :sun:

Saturday than sharing
a quiet convivial (or two) with 22-plus like minded Mates in the ultimate historical entertainment precinct in the whole wide world... :partyman:

Of course, without Tafmo, a.k.a....

...it won't be quite the same..! :tear:

....................

I would hazard a guess that about 4 on that list won't make it!!!!!!

Pony · **Posted:** Mon Oct 05, 2015 10:18 pm

Col Kelson isn't on your list Rick and I did note that he has his accommodation booked.
Do we know is he bringing the "super sarge" with him? That will boost up the numbers, and the culture. :ok:

Hippy Chippy · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2015 12:36 am

Actually, Pony, there was a later update than the one you've quoted, one where I'd added Pussasan to the list... :evil3:

Hippy Chippy wrote:

pussasan wrote:

Hate to put a dampener on things, but my accommodation has been booked since march.

Cheers

Well, why didn't you say so, Pussasan..? :dontknow:

And will the lovely Sergeant Sue be joining us this year as well..? :-k

So then, the following Members :hello2:

and Friends :3some:

have indicated that they'll be attending this year's
:ouzo:

2015 Annual RAN Skilled Hands Sydney Rocks Xmas Pub Crawl Smokey :partyman:

listed below :down:

in the order in which they declared :hi:

themselves as starters... :drink 42:

Rick Pengilly
Peter Weyling
Chris O’Keefe
Viv MacLeod
Steve Shepherd
Howie Henderson
Barry Davis
Mike Moore
:tchin:

John Kelly
Ellen Kelly
:tchin:

Fred (GDY) Russell :usa2:

Anne Russell
Gordon Robertson
Sandy Robertson
Brian Mackenzie
Verna Mackenzie
Neil Watson
Peter Ferris
Trevor Davies
Dave Warren
Brian Staples
Col Kelson

:tchin:

Alan Bock may also be gracing us with his presence... :dontknow:

If so, that would make it a healthy 23 so far... :finga:

So if you're still sitting on the fence, get off yer bum :poke:

and add your name to the list to join us... :bob light:

...although I note that he still hasn't responded to my question...
............................................................ "And will the lovely Sergeant Sue be joining us this year as well..?" :-k

...................................

Seejay · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2015 9:32 am

And today's morning programs are pointing out the impending chaos in the city with the relocation of the bus routes away from George Street (although it does seem to be flowing smoothly so far).

Likewise, part of George Street will shortly be traffic-free apparently, although they haven't said which bit. :dontknow:

Might be wise to plan your arrival at Jacksons on George beforehand with the above in mind. :ok:

Hippy Chippy · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:07 am

A good point, Seejay, although it shouldn't affect those coming in by train from the North, or from the West, as they can get off either at
Circular Quay, or Wynyard Station, then it's a leisurely five minute stroll to meet up for our 10:00AM breakfast at 'Jackson's on George'...

It won't worry Phred, Anne and I, we'll cab it into 'The Frisco' on Friday, ferry it into Circular Quay on Saturday, then bus/ taxi it home
Saturday night... Those staying in The Mariners using public transport will have to recheck bus schedules, or simply rely on a taxi or two...
Read more about it here: :type:

Sydney braces for bus route changes as SE Light Rail network construction starts... :bugger:

Pony · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2015 1:08 pm

Hippy Chippy wrote:

Actually, Pony, there was a later update than the one you've quoted, one where I'd added Pussasan to the list... :evil3:

Hippy Chippy wrote:

pussasan wrote:

Hate to put a dampener on things, but my accommodation has been booked since march.

Cheers

Well, why didn't you say so, Pussasan..? :dontknow:

And will the lovely Sergeant Sue be joining us this year as well..? :-k

So then, the following Members :hello2:

and Friends :3some:

have indicated that they'll be attending this year's
:ouzo:

2015 Annual RAN Skilled Hands Sydney Rocks Xmas Pub Crawl Smokey :partyman:

listed below :down:

in the order in which they declared :hi:

themselves as starters... :drink 42:

Rick Pengilly
Peter Weyling
Chris O’Keefe
Viv MacLeod
Steve Shepherd
Howie Henderson
Barry Davis
Mike Moore
:tchin:

John Kelly
Ellen Kelly
:tchin:

Fred (GDY) Russell :usa2:

Anne Russell
Gordon Robertson
Sandy Robertson
Brian Mackenzie
Verna Mackenzie
Neil Watson
Peter Ferris
Trevor Davies
Dave Warren
Brian Staples
Col Kelson

:tchin:

Alan Bock may also be gracing us with his presence... :dontknow:

If so, that would make it a healthy 23 so far... :finga:

So if you're still sitting on the fence, get off yer bum :poke:

and add your name to the list to join us... :bob light:

...although I note that he still hasn't responded to my question...
............................................................ "And will the lovely Sergeant Sue be joining us this year as well..?" :-k

...................................

Ahh! I was just going by the list PW had but up in his previous post, :roll:

but your are spot on, but he needs to get it together on the "super sarge" attending, the more the merrier. :ok:

Stroppy Chippie · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:25 pm

Peter Weyling wrote:

Stroppy Chippie wrote:

Can they get one at the Pallisade (room)?

One "l" Stroppy One!!! I recall you telling me that "attention to detail" was important in Chippies work.

Do you guys actually know what a "monkeysfist" is????

As far as "staircases" go ............ be prepared, this silly old Boilermaker Ossifer might be better prepared than you think!! If "it" goes bad or wrong for you, don't complain or moan...... or expect me to show sympathy!!!!!!!!!!.........on to the next pub!!!!!! :walk:

"Monkeys Fist"? I do actually. On the end of our throwing lines (Dockyard). One would expect that they were also on the end of the throwing lines onboard naval platforms. Have never made one, though - riggers job :hi:

I stand corrected on my spelling :pale:

Peter Weyling · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:49 pm

I never served on a naval platform ....... did a stack of time serving IN Naval ships though!!!

Hippy Chippy · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2015 9:02 pm

Stroppy Chippie wrote:

"Monkeys Fist"? I do actually. On the end of our throwing lines (Dockyard). One would expect that they were also on the end of the throwing lines onboard naval platforms. Have never made one, though - riggers job :hi:

Peter Weyling wrote:

I never served on a naval platform ....... did a stack of time serving IN Naval ships though!!!

Drifting

again, but it would appear that Brian used the word 'onboard' correctly, he didn't say 'on' and certainly not 'inboard'... :sheeesh:

Seejay · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:13 pm

Also off topic, but a nice story anyway:

Last year we lost Lenny Foxcroft from the Wooden Boat Club in Cairns. Lenny actually served before the mast after doing his apprenticeship in Dogtown as a rigger/general hand/seaman and a few more jobs. He served in the merchant navy during WW2 and was in quite a few Atlantic convoys. He also spent time as a Master running lighthouse supply ships up & down the Qld coast. Lenny was 90 when he passed, was a favourite with the ladies, and used to run ropework classes at our clubhouse.

A man that could never sit and do nothing, Lenny loved to make monkey's fists keyrings, using glass marbles as the centre piece. Those keyrings are still to be found far and wide around the state, and I have several myself. I'll post a pic tomorrow if I remember.

He used to make little rope dogs for the kids as well. Sad that such history is gone....

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