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While we banters are hibernating I thank the team for a nostalgic WRNS related video now showing at CLOUDOBS DOWNLOADS - entrance is free - WELL WORTH A VIEW !

Twould seem that all the EX Mets are hibernating for the Winter, or was the Christmas to much for their frail bodies, I hope all is well with all, particularly Ken and Ray.

Thanks Ian –
…..and the same to all our Scottish readers from me -

Xīn Nián Kuài Lè is 新年快樂; and with simplified characters: 新年快乐) – resembles closely the Scottish dribble I have come across in the few times I was in Glasgow bars on NY eve (ONCE!).
It also mirrors my first impressions of the WW code on course with Ian in 1962 ! Must be lots of thunderstorms and lightening in China - believe there is !

Ian - slightly more obscure than your best Scotish wishes AND on behalf of all those who were served by 'dhobey man John' in TERROR in the '60s herewith my humble translation into 1960s matelot speak for Happy New Year – KONG HI FAT CHOY.
Ray will surely correct if wong !

ANYWAY HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE

Just to wish everyone a happy Hogmanay and a Guid New Year.

Hi Wendy just looked on the courses and found you on a course 1/77 I did have a box below which had open on it, so just pressed that and behold there you were on the left front row. many years before my time.

Hi everyone, why can't I get the course photos up? I just get a blue screen but the names are at the bottom!

Should have included GUARDIAN link to Indian Navy / HERMES article = herewith-

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/16/india-aircraft-carrier-russia-rivalry-china

Charlie can you convert it to a link please !

Or anyone interested Cut and Paste to your www bar.

How I'd love to re-visit HERMES. Spent the best years of my life on her, with Colin Brenchley and Steve Howard amongst others. Wonder if 4H2 (first commission) and 4J4 (second commission) messes are still the same.....

Pic of HERMES in online GUARDIAN today.
Now INS VIRAAT (India) she is expected to go on until 2020 if they can keep their Sea Harriers flying until then. She was launched in 1953 ! What a long life! Comprehensive article on WIKI !

Hi Don - remember you well (Northwood late 60's - when the Officers Mess burned down around Christmas I think).

Best wishes SPUD

Met Observer 1960 1968
Brawdy Portland Malta Admiralty Tiger Northwood and Eagle
I recognise a few names from This forum Now retired and living in Northamptonshire