Quite agree Nerys (If I may make so bold with one of my junior officers!😉)
Gisela and I are planning to go down that way (Bodensee!) during Advent, to sample some of the Christkindlemarkts. Only a couple of hours drive from us😊
😎

Lake Constanz, Friedrichshafen, how I wish, what a great place to escape to from Borisiana. Oktoberfest in Constanz, I was there once not so many years ago.

Nerys

FLEET TO Lt. Cmdr. Marky, CET 21:20
REF: "Request for a few days leave Fleet ,heading oop north to Aberdeenshire"
And if I say no Commander, we need you as senior officer to lead the NE Flotilla on patrol?
You'd only mutiny and go AWOL 🙄 so to save us a lot of aggro and paperwork - Leave granted.
Will expect full report on the museum visit. Last time I was there was about '84.
That's 1984 not 1884 U 'orrible lot😠😁
Carry on Commander.
FLEET//😎

No objection Lt.
I am assuming that you are also assessing the LFG fleet with regard to the transfer to Friedrichshafen / Lindau on or before 31st October? Preferably before!
FLEET//😎

Request for a few days leave Fleet ,heading oop north to Aberdeenshire may have time to take in Aberdeen maritime museum,
Cheers marky

Having seen the weather not only today but for the forthcoming few days and deemed it unsuitable for shipborne operations in the Bristol Channel, I have decided to spend the weekend examining port facilities and the vessels currently occupying Bristol Docks. I trust the High Command will not object as this is a semi official visit.

Lt.Nerys

To - Fleet Admiral RNHQ Munchen

Weather forecast does not encourage anyone to put to sea tonight. Wind Westerly backing Southerly, force 5 -7 gusting 8 and I know what the channel seas can be like under those conditions, particularly when the ebb sets in after 0500 this morning. Prudence is called for. That's if she's around!

Lt. Nerys

I was ignoring that one as I was teaching a cut splice just joining in one place.
Nerys

Ooops! Trust me to know the even ruder one 😁🤔
😎

Sorry Doug, little mistake, I omitted the name 'back splice' after short splice which is the one that bears reference to part of a dog's anatomy.

As I'm sure you know, efficient reception of morse by light needs a lot of practice, so that is something we intend doing on all patrols.

Nerys

"Taught rope splicing, eye splice, short splice (you may know another rude name for that) and cut splice."
I only know a rude name for the 'Cut splice' Nerys, with one extra letter!! 😮
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rope_splicing
How'd the Morse practise go?
Carry on Lieutenant 👍
😎

Think we will stay in harbour Nerys, whilst the weather is this bad,not a good sailor in rough seas.🤢

Cheers, Peter

Hi Marky,
Here's one to pin on your workshop wall. LOL!

Martin555.

Oh yeah of little faith ,wife has the doctors on speed dial 🤣🤣🤣

Hi Marky,
I have made an appointment with the MO for you just incase.LOL!

Martin555.

Foots fine a little bit of bruising, but I can wiggle my toes and its a bit tender to walk on .will finish fitting the vice this morning ,note memoir "put safety shoes on". Once more into the breach dear friends.🥾⛑🥽🦺🔩🔧

Hi Marky,
glad that you did not do too much damage and that nothing is broken .

Martin555.

SubLt Rooky. Are you putting to sea then or do you think the weather will put off the fleeing pensioners?

Lt Nerys

Ken. Just thought, be good entertainment for our Christmas bash, 'how to tie a monkey's fist'. Think how useful such a throwline would be for rescuing broken down boats on the lake.

Nerys

Yes Peter, I know that saying too, it's useful, you can then cut the person next to you. You don't lose as much blood that way.

Cheers
Nerys

S-Lieutenant Rooky reporting...
Weather warning for NORTH WEST.

Rain 50%chance.
Wind SW 8mph
Visibility 16.1km
Humidity 88%
Sunrise 07:22

High chance of 40-50 mph gales late afternoon.

Ken, very nice of you and Kevin to be prepared to come and shift the dismantled hangar, but the weather has been so bad, Alice hasn't been able to finish off the new one or prepare the ground for the old small one. But, not to worry, when we are ready I'll make the sausage rolls.

Cheers
Nerys.

Know what you mean Nerys, a couple of years ago, was cutting the edge of a hull with a 10A blade scalpel, was not concentrating, and went straight through the right side of my left hand palm, blood everywhere, wife wanted me to go to A&E, but at 23:00hrs, no way, it would be full of drunks, so I got her to put a load of medistrips across the 3" cut, and then plaster'n'bandage, held up well, and no further problems, but I can hear my Dad saying,
'Never cut twarts thee, always cut awah from thee'.
sorry Dad!🙄

Cheers, Peter

To- Fleet Admiral RNHQ Munchen.

Carried out further training of ship's company today. Taught rope splicing, eye splice, short splice (you may know another rude name for that) and cut splice. Also whippings, simple, sailmakers and West country whippings.

High Water 0319, Wind Force 3-5 West veering SW. Sea moderate.
Patrol commencing 0100 in conjunction with LFG ships. Will patrol area Bridgewater Bay to Ilfracombe. Visual morse signalling practice will be undertaken.

Lt.Nerys

We all do silly things with tools at times. Few months ago a Stanley Slim Knife fell off the workbench onto my left foot. Straight in, like a dagger. It bled, Tourniquet to stop it. Bad enough to get paramedics out, who dressed it (badly, dressing fell off). Went to GPs, dressed again, then Alice took over the dressing. Upshot is, I have a blade size dent in my left foot.

Nerys

GWS Commander,👍
"opened Jaws to mark the hole at the back"
When I fitted my vice I just plonked it on the bench and used the 'oles as guides for the drill!
But I suppose being called Marky ...... 😁
😎

"the doctor had a wee laugh 😂 at my expense"
I can just imagine it 😁 Musta P'd himself! 🤣!!
😎

Back from M.O ,only bruising will probably lose toe nail or two .was bolting vice to bench opened Jaws to mark the hole at the back and it tipped over,the doctor had a wee laugh 😂 at my expense,off to bed with a hand full of pain killers.

"Permission to go to see the M.O Fleet"
Hmm!
Self inflicted injury Commander!?
Why wasn't the vice bolted to the bench according to regulations!!😠
"Hop off" to the Surgeon Commander on the double er.. single?
BTW:
I've ordered the SC to conduct a full endoscope examination, just to be on the safe side!😁
FLEET//😎

Ouch!!
You will do anything to get the same medication that I am on Marky LOL!

Martin555.

Permission to go to see the M.O Fleet ,slight foot injury 6" vice dropped off bench onto toe's,don't think anything's broken but it nips a bit 🤬

To - Fleet Admiral RNHQ Munchen

Training of members of the ship's company today was intended as an introduction to fancy knot work. All hands were taught to make a 'monkey's fist' and the correct way to use it as the weight of a throwline. This is considered a good way of increasing efficiency when coming alongside.

Thank you for shipping forecast for Barry. We will shortly be slipping moorings, rendezvousing with LFG ships and patrolling South Wales coast as far as Worms Head. Will also use this patrol to practice visual morse communication between ships.

Lt. Nerys

To- Fleet Admiral RNHQ Munchen

Alice wishes to thank you and the First Sea Lord for her unexpected appointment and hopes that she can live up to the high standards of the service. She is developing an electrically propelled vehicle for general use around the dockyard at the moment.

Lt. Nerys

Accepted Commodore,.
As you were.
(Don't we all wish ourselves that sometimes?😉)
😎

Apologies Fleet.
Just returned from sick bay, the medication must be stronger than I thought.

Martin555.

"Well you are a lucky boy Doug."
Being a little 'familiar' with your Fleet Admiral aren't we Commodore!?😠
Don't let Flag Rank go to your head!😉
FLEET//😎

"If the ship had open bridge wings that's where you would find me!"
BTW: I did make an exception for the submarines I worked on!😮
Mostly refits, but a few new such as the "Scorpion" types for Chile.
😎

Well you are a lucky boy Doug.
In my case the hair is disappearing fast and the closest I get to salt is on my chips LOL!

Martin555.

"Did you say hair Doug!!"
Sure did Commodore,
I still have a full head plus beard😊
On the rare occasions I could be aboard during the sea trials of the ships I had worked on, at least in the design / negotiation stage, I loved the feel of the wind in my face as the ship/boat worked up to full speed. If the ship had open bridge wings that's where you would find me!
The Germans call that the "Fahrtwind" 😮 although I never smelt anything other than salt!😁
FLEET// 😎

"Stand by your beds, officer on parade .. "
Welcome aboard Warrant👍
Stand easy, by your bunk if you please!
We don't stand on spit and polish here.
Lt. Nerys is more interested in operational efficiency and the seamanship qualities of the crews under her command.
Which I believe has contributed to her recent promotions.
Carry on Warrant.
FLEET// 😎

Did you say hair Doug!!

Martin555.

FLEET TO LT. NERYS; S. Wales Flotilla:
Welcome back Lt. 😊
Trust the extracurricular journey wasn't too exhausting, emotionally and physically.
How's Alice bearing up?
BTW: Have spoken with the First Sea Lord and Alice is hereby appointed acting Rear Admiral with responsibility for Engineering Services and Logistics. Congrats Alice👍
Weather forecast for Barry area attached.
Issue rain gear to crews and patrol should go ahead as planned Lt.
Aahh! How I miss the wind in my hair and the salt crystallising on me eyebrows!😉
EOM: FLEET //😎

Fleet Admiral RNHQ Munchen

Will be resuming my duties Monday 07/09/19. Training session during the day, then, weather permitting, patrol at night.

Lieut. Nerys

Sorry to hear the sad news Nery's ,lost my dad in April ,give Alice my best.
Cheers Mark

As Peter said Nerys, sad but probably not totally unexpected news.
I feel for Alice, I went through the same with Dad a few years ago, Alzheimer and Parkinsons.
Then he joined the Great Spitfire Squadron in the Sky.
Mum is still terrorising Nottingham with her walker. At 94. She's determined to get her telegram from the Queen!
Remember the happy and funny days Alice👍
All the best to you both, Doug

I too am sorry to hear this news, and I wish you both all the best in this difficult time.

Martin555.

Sad to hear that Nerys, but I think Alice was expecting news like that, when life gets to a point that you can't enjoy it, relief is the only answer, not what one wants to hear or accept, but I think Alice knows it's for the best.😔

Warm regards,
Peter

Thank you to everyone who sent their good wishes to Alice and myself. We visited her mum, who, though weak, was quite responsive though unable to say more than a couple of words. The ward sister's opinion was that she probably has another couple of weeks.

Nerys

Hi Nerys..our thoughts are with y’all.
Cash

I am very sorry to hear about Alice's mum.
My wishes are with you both.

Martin555.