Lautrec Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Recently when crossing between Plymouth and Roscoff on the Brittany Ferry, I managed to wangle an invitation on to the bridge. The Captain took time off to show me around. I asked him,'How many crew have you?'He replied in fluent English, 'I have a crew of 185 and I trust every man'He pointed forward to the bow where a man was mopping down the deck.'Do you see that man up forrard, I would trust him with my life!'Just then, as he turned away, a large wave broke over the bow and washed the poor man overboard.I called out,'Captain, you know that man you trusted with your life, . . . . he has just b*ggered off with your mop and bucket!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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