merry christmas

[beancounter]

Err - I'm probably forgotten .... but not gone.

Anyway, hope you all have a super Xmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. May the sun shine and winds blow fair on your craft in 2010.


Top of the Beancounter's New Year Resolutions - more sailing this year.

cheers all

John

 

[Saguday]

Blimey, Beancounter, haven't heard from you for ages, hope you're well

Merry Christmas, err, old bean

 

[beancounter]

Blimey, Beancounter, haven't heard from you for ages, hope you're well

Not too bad at all, thanks.

Been suffering from a nasty attack of work for the last few months. The loss of income and financial worries that led to Stagazer's sale have been somewhat eased, which is good. Plus we had a family wedding in the summer - our son got hitched. This of course meant that Mrs Beancounter was in full-on planning/worrying/clucking mode for most of the summer. Sailing sort of got lost in the noise...

It'll be different next year - he said, optimistically.....

 

[martinriches]

And a merry Christmas to you. BTW shortest day today.
Soon be time to tackle the list of winter jobs on the boat. Then back in the water late March.

Martin

 

[rudolph_hart]

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non-addictive, gender neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practised within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all;"

PLUS

"a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling, and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make Britain great (not to imply that Britain is necessarily greater than any other country), and without regard to the race, creed, colour, age, physical ability, religious faith, choice of computer platform, or sexual orientation of the Wishee."

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[beancounter]

Equalities Commission / HSE guidance on 'festive' songs

In the same vein...


The Rocking Song
Little Jesus, sweetly sleep, do not stir;
We will lend a coat of fur,
We will rock you, rock you, rock you,
We will rock you, rock you, rock you

Fur is no longer appropriate wear for small infants, both due to risk of
allergy to animal fur, and for ethical reasons. Therefore faux fur, a
nice cellular blanket or perhaps micro-fleece material should be
considered a suitable alternative.

Please note, only persons who have been subject to a Criminal Records
Bureau check and have enhanced clearance will be permitted to rock baby
Jesus. Persons must carry their CRB disclosure with them at all times
and be prepared to provide three forms of identification before rocking
commences.


Jingle Bells
Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way

A risk assessment must be submitted before an open sleigh is considered
safe for members of the public to travel on. The risk assessment must
also consider whether it is appropriate to use only one horse for such a
venture, particularly if passengers are of larger proportions. Please
note, permission must be gained from landowners before entering their
fields. To avoid offending those not participating in celebrations, we
would request that laughter is moderate only and not loud enough to be
considered a noise nuisance.


While Shepherds Watched
While shepherds watched
Their flocks by night
All seated on the ground
The angel of the Lord came down
And glory shone around

The union of Shepherd's has complained that it breaches health and
safety regulations to insist that shepherds watch their flocks without
appropriate seating arrangements being provided, therefore benches,
stools and orthopaedic chairs are now available. Shepherds have also
requested that due to the inclement weather conditions at this time of
year that they should watch their flocks via cctv cameras from centrally
heated shepherd observation huts.
Please note, the angel of the lord is reminded that before shining his /
her glory all around she / he must ascertain that all shepherds have
been issued with glasses capable of filtering out the harmful effects of
UVA, UVB and Glory.


Little Donkey
Little donkey, little donkey on the dusty road
Got to keep on plodding onwards with your precious load

The RSPCA have issued strict guidelines with regard to how heavy a load
that a donkey of small stature is permitted to carry, also included in
the guidelines is guidance regarding how often to feed the donkey and
how many rest breaks are required over a four hour plodding period.
Please note that due to the increased risk of pollution from the dusty
road, Mary and Joseph are required to wear face masks to prevent
inhalation of any airborne particles. The donkey has expressed his
discomfort at being labelled 'little' and would prefer just to be simply
referred to as Mr. Donkey. To comment upon his height or lack thereof
may be considered an infringement of his equine rights.


We Three Kings
We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star

Whilst the gift of gold is still considered acceptable - as it may be
redeemed at a later date through such organisations as 'cash for gold'
etc., gifts of frankincense and myrrh are not appropriate due to the
potential risk of oils and fragrances causing allergic reactions. A
suggested gift alternative would be to make a donation to a worthy cause
in the recipients name or perhaps give a gift voucher.
We would not advise that the traversing kings rely on navigation by
stars in order to reach their destinations and suggest the use of RAC
routefinder or satellite navigation, which will provide the quickest
route and advice regarding fuel consumption. Please note as per the
guidelines from the RSPCA for Mr Donkey, the camels carrying the three
kings of Orient will require regular food and rest breaks. Facemasks for
the three kings are also advisable due to the likelihood of dust from
the camels hooves.


Rudolph the red nosed reindeer
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
had a very shiny nose?
And if you ever saw him,
you would even say it glows.

You are advised that under the Equal Opportunities for All policy, it is
inappropriate for persons to make comment with regard to the ruddiness
of any part of Mr. R. Reindeer. Further to this, exclusion of Mr R
Reindeer from the Reindeer Games will be considered discriminatory and
disciplinary action will be taken against those found guilty of this
offence. A full investigation will be implemented and sanctions -
including suspension on full pay - will be considered whilst this
investigation takes place.

 

[SwedishLass]

Have a happy & safe Christmas and a great 2010

One more for the collection!

Away in a manger
No crib for His bed
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head

The NSPCC & ROSPA advise that little Lord Jesus should be laid down (on his back) in a CE marked cot and not a manger! And where the cot has bars they are no further apart than 100mm. Any adornments to this manger substitute should conform to EN71 and BS1877 Part 10. Further more, to prevent Asthma & Hay fever in later life - the provision of hay should be substituted for a latex free, well fitting mattress and little Lord Jesus should be wrapped in micro-fleece material (see below). The provision of baby ear defenders should also be considered if the decibel level of the lowing cattle exceed 40db.

 

[Leighb]

Happy Christmas to all East Coast sailors, let us hope for another fine summer with gentle breezes and lots of sunshine.

 

[Sixpence]

Err - I'm probably forgotten .... but not gone.

Don't think so John, far from it in fact. Hope to see you out there again sometime soon but in the meantime, seasons greetings and hope you have a good one. As always, you're welcome on Sixpence any time and let's hope to share a drink or three in 2010

Happy Christmas everyone, the spirit of the season will no doubt arrive in a day or two

 

[beancounter]

I'm hoping my spirit of the season will be in my stocking on Xmas morning.

Running out of Malt Whisky is a terrible thing...

 

[Sixpence]

Treated myself to a bottle of Glenmorangie a few days ago, and it's sitting there looking at me now, just begging to be opened. Resistance is futile but willpower can save the day. One more bottle of the good stuff on the shelf and my powers will no doubt fade though

 

[Zippysigma]

I do enjoy this forum

Merry Christmas to you all.

What a nice group of folk to share the year with! look forward to seeing more of you on the water next year.

Let's hope next year brings more sailing as new job took over this year. Time to redress the priorities in life I feel.

Her bottom is clean and sheets washed...... Back in the water and raring to go.



Has anyone tried the new English Whisky Company's malt yet?

 

[exfinnsailor]

Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas Everyone from The Crew of Sea Mist II ..

 

[Athene V30]

let us hope for another fine summer with gentle breezes and lots of sunshine.

ANOTHER? When was the last one!! Did I miss it?

 

[CliveG]

O.k. Work now finished.
Christmas is declared.
Family gathering including 20 month old grand daughter
Most are suffering from colds but we are really looking forward to Christmas Day with our youngest.

Wishing all you East Coasters a very Merry Christmas.

 

[Mrs Sea Mist II]

Thanks Clive, hurrah and Happy Christmas