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HMS Mumsnet - all hands on deck

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HRHBumpingFuglies · 30/05/2012 18:24

Let us not abandon our trusty vessel in stormy seas of missing posts!
Let us raise her sails and speed elegantly into mountainous waves life!
We shall fend off the troublemakers pirates!
Defend the site realm!

Sod 'em all, lets take it back! Who's on the crew?

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HRHBumpingFuglies · 30/05/2012 18:59

What - Now, back to the purpose of the thread, would it help if we all promised to be nice to each other, and did a secret Santa type thing to choose who's turn it is to be the grenade thrower?

No, that's wet Grin

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ilovesparklythings · 30/05/2012 19:01

Ahoy there! Ive chosen this to be my first mn post after lurking for a while.. I've got wine, can I join?! Wine

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HRHBumpingFuglies · 30/05/2012 19:01

Honey - HMS Mumsnet has an AMPLE landing strip Smile

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TheOneWithTheCrown · 30/05/2012 19:02

Sorry...yes, a bunk. It'll be a little snug don't ya think? Bit warm in this weather.

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HRHBumpingFuglies · 30/05/2012 19:02

Ilove - welcome! Now get below decks and do something nautical Smile

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HRHBumpingFuglies · 30/05/2012 19:03

All friends together TheOne. Bit niffy maybe...

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thatisall · 30/05/2012 19:04

theone if we get too cramped we can always get a man in to build an extension Wink

PeggyCarter · 30/05/2012 19:04

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idontbelieveanymore · 30/05/2012 19:04

What happened to fabbychic?
Gaby is back? Even I know that is Smile

Not sure what thread s/he is on though...

TheOneWithTheCrown · 30/05/2012 19:05

Bugger that! I'll build it! I learnt enough when we did our house.

unless the man is really fit

ilovesparklythings · 30/05/2012 19:05

Wink right-ho! Cant I sit on deck tho? Its boiling inside today?? And my wine will get warm..

MrsTerryPratchett · 30/05/2012 19:05

I know how to tie a reef knot. Does that help?

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HRHBumpingFuglies · 30/05/2012 19:05

Joyful, that's not the attitude. They are reserved for The Entitled.

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MrsSnaplegs · 30/05/2012 19:06

Hot bunking as well Blimey we are going truly nautical Wink

whattodoo · 30/05/2012 19:06

Was it Paul Nicholas who sang 'everybody was dancing with captain'.

Can we get him to come along - he could be the ship's entertainer.
Am I missing the point here?

Is there a point?

PeggyCarter · 30/05/2012 19:07

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HRHBumpingFuglies · 30/05/2012 19:07

MrsTerry - reef knots are most useful when we have to tie someone up for insubordination.

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thatisall · 30/05/2012 19:07

theone we'll hold auditions lol.

Where is the Gabby thread and who is Gabby, the suspense is killing me.

Snaplegs · 30/05/2012 19:08

Yep - I'll volunteer for washing up dutyGrin

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HRHBumpingFuglies · 30/05/2012 19:08

Yes there is a point Whattodo! But I forgot it

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MarySA · 30/05/2012 19:08

I don't think I've seen any this post has been deleted messages today. I must be on different topics!

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HRHBumpingFuglies · 30/05/2012 19:09

Mrs S, your bit of fluff is here.

Snap - below decks, sailor and wash those pots

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PoppyWearer · 30/05/2012 19:09

Reporting for duty, Cap'n!

Am v.familiar with this nautical stuff as am another MN ark-dweller.

PeggyCarter · 30/05/2012 19:10

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MrsTerryPratchett · 30/05/2012 19:10

As well as tying reef knots, I like to shout at people. Can I be in charge of insubordination?