Replying to @kejamieson_ @calmaxy21
Thought that was changed to "Kismet, Hardy", to avoid Victorian blushes!
Replying to @RugbyMan1865
Thanks, Gareth, totally understand. Wishing Karon well. Hanoi has been a blast - next stop, Siem Reap!
Replying to @kejamieson_
Crikey! All the best for getting a swift resolution and recovery!
Replying to @wafuwonders @acadofideas
Looked busy - hope it was fruitful!
Replying to @gregbagwell
Not forgetting overlaid on both was the continuing Afghan civil war between numerous tribal warlords. It was a mess!
Replying to @wafuwonders @acadofideas
Were you in Church House yesterday? I was across the other side of the Yard!
Replying to @John_ForemanCBE @ActionnaireRe
Indeed, although no oath is sworn by RN officers, just British Army and RAF officers, I believe.
Replying to @RugbyMan1865
Seen and replied. Bit short notice - sorry!
Replying to @ActionnaireRe
As far as I know, officers still don't swear allegiance to the Crown. Loyalty in the RN is a given.
Replying to @RugbyMan1865
We're visiting soon. Sent you an FB message.
Replying to @kejamieson_
At least he realises it went up the tree. It took years for my labrador to understand that they didn't just miraculously vanish at the base of the trunk!🙄
Replying to @TomSharpe134 @Artemisapphire
I had a teacher who would never say anything when answering the phone, he'd just lift the receiver and wait for the caller to start the conversation. That was why they rang, after all! I like that.
Replying to @DrChrisParry
The elongated build programmes of ships and submarines is a disgrace. It might support defence industry interests but does nothing to enable the recovery of the RN from its current parlous state!


