Thomas Cochrane Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 The devs have asked me to change my name and I have, of course, agreed, This is the last you will see of Slippery Cnut. Sorry for any inadvertent offence caused and thanks to the devs for handling it in a nice way. On an unrelated note, could we start a discussion about everyone's favorite age-of-sail knots and bends? I personally favor the cunt splice: http://southseas.nla.gov.au/refs/falc/1243.html 3
admin Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 moved to the tavern as it is more a drinking discussion, with a bottle of rum)) btw We also offered Cnut the Great as the rename option. 3
DanielCoffey Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 I have carried a knotting-related grudge for well over thirty years concerning the figure-of-eight... a very simple knot as you will of course agree. It goes back to a Cub Scouts (the junior Scouts group) meeting where there was a knotting competition. Each "patrol" were given a short length of rope, formed up in lines and the person in charge called out the name of a knot. The boy at the head of the line had to rush up and demonstrate his knot of that type - first to complete it scored a point for his Patrol. The figure-of-eight is very simple. So simple in fact that I did the knot as I ran forward and presented the completed knot as I arrived. I was accused of cheating, ordered to do it again and we lost the point, much to my annoyance. Young lads can carry grudges for an immeasurably long time. My wife has just said..."How old were you? You have been carrying this thing for nearly forty years!!!" Mind you, it did have its advantages... our washing lines are perfect round turn and two half hitches. It bugs the heck out of me when a neighbour or workman takes them down to move a ladder or scaffolding across the garden. 1
Thomas Cochrane Posted February 13, 2015 Author Posted February 13, 2015 If you only learn one knot, learn the bowline. 1
Chustler Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 I'm glad your name has changed sir! I am no delicate flower, but that name was straight up offensive in this setting. Good to see a much better handle on ya 2
Henry d'Esterre Darby Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Give you joy of your new name Mr. Cochrane. A glass of wine with you sir. 1
maturin Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 If you only learn one knot, learn the bowline. Only one I know. I was once forced to learn it lefthanded and blindfolded.
Tom Pullings Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 I'm glad your name has changed sir! I am no delicate flower, but that name was straight up offensive in this setting. Good to see a much better handle on ya You are so a delicate flower!! And a one-handed bowline is the mark of a sailor!
Grim DeGrim Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Thank you sir for being a gentleman in acquiescence. Yours truly, Ps - I'm happy to see your work in the admiralty. It is of good quality. 1
Wetworth Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Hear hear! I believe the bottle stands by you, Mr Darby.
Thomas Cochrane Posted February 13, 2015 Author Posted February 13, 2015 Hear hear! I believe the bottle stands by you, Mr Darby. I believe you know the Bishop of Gloucester...?
Don Alvarez Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 I believe you know the Bishop of Gloucester...? Know it? I wrote it!
Windy Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 moved to the tavern as it is more a drinking discussion, with a bottle of rum Note: Australia had a rebellion over RUM. RUM is also my drink of choice. Also RUM also was called GROG, which was served to sailors to help prevent scurvy.
5KnuckleChuckle Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 The devs have asked me to change my name and I have, of course, agreed, This is the last you will see of Slippery Cnut. Sorry for any inadvertent offence caused and thanks to the devs for handling it in a nice way. On an unrelated note, could we start a discussion about everyone's favorite age-of-sail knots and bends? I personally favor the cunt splice: http://southseas.nla.gov.au/refs/falc/1243.html Nicely played sir...nicely played.
Clinch Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 You are so a delicate flower!! And a one-handed bowline is the mark of a sailor! And the mark of an arborist
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