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Ship's Log Entries 2000

The year '2K' heralded a wealth of contributions to the now substantial and internationally famous SMA Ship's Log. There was certainly more action here than in The Dome, as you'll find below. Some sad, some glad, some bad; news of the lads and the occasional cad. You'll dredge it all up here.

Jan 1, 2000 - 05:28 - Happy New Year, gentlemen and damsels. Where were you for the Millennibum Moment? Myself, on the quay at the Salcombe RNLI station in the rain with three ladies of the night (well, it was dark, anyway). May your 2000 be as great as you want it to be. Let's sort the world out, too, this century ... we made a bit of a pig's ear of the last one. With best wishes to you all ... oh and by the way, check out our January Jenny.
E-mail: DarkMoment@swiremariners.com
Name: Mark Beaumont
From: Pompano Beach, Florida and Salcombe, Devon, UK
http:// www.paxship.com

Jan 7, 2000 - 07:10 - A happy and prosperous new year to all SMA web site surfers; that's assuming, of course, that you sold your internet stocks at the end of December ....... no? ooops! Please see new e-mail address for John Swire & Sons Ltd., London. On a sadder note David Gledhill, ex Swire Shipping Chairman and Taipan (see earlier message from Stu Shields), was buried at the Brompton Cemetery on Friday the 17th December. A memorial service was held after the burial but on the same day at St. Mary's Church The Little Boltons, at which Sir Adrian Swire gave the Address. Kyoko Gledhill has requested that any donations in Davids memory should go to 'The Missions to Seamen' If any more info is required please contact me at this e-mail number. Regards to all, Jules Thorogood
E-mail: fjt@jssldn.co.uk
Name: Julian Thorogood
From: Planet London
http://

Jan 7, 2000 - 12:53 - I am pausing from investigating sinkings, crashings and bashings to wish all my old shipmates a Happy Millennium or, as my 5 year lad Munro said, a "Happy Linoleum!" I celebrated by quaffing bottles of Piper and Mumm with a Captain of another of the world's favourite airlines! We toasted comrades whereever they were while looking up into the sky thanking The Good Lord that we were on the ground! Now it's chocks away and up anchor for another 1000 years. To all those at sea - mind those wrecks and rogues in traffic lanes! You wouldn't want me marching on board!
E-mail: john3rds@hotmail.com
Name: john third
From: The George and Dragon in Ightham (shepherd neame)
http://

Jan 10, 2000 - 10:38 - It is my sad duty to inform you that Jimmy Lough has passed away. He will be missed by us all, especially me because I was hoping that he'd join the SMA and meet us at our annual gatherings. As Secretary of the SMA, I would like to pass on our condolences to his family and to let Margaret and Jim know that our thoughts are with them.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stuart A. Shields
From:
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Jan 13, 2000 - 06:44 - I heard yesterday, with sadness, of the death of Captain James (Jimmy) Lough, not a member of SMA, but a fundamental part of the Swire maritime scene, and a large influence on all our lives during his tenure in the Hong Kong office. A great seaman and a first class administrator, taken before his due time.
E-mail: bdixonw@ozemail.com.au
Name: Bryan Dixon-Ward
From: Australia.
http://

Jan 13, 2000 - 06:48 - The Aussie reunion is set for 12 March 2000. Anyone who will be anywhere near Sydney and who is not on the mailing list should contact me on (0)2 9874 5455 if they would like to attend.
E-mail: captm33@yahoo.com.au
Name: Mike O'Keeffe
From: Sydney,Oz
http://

Those who have, or have not, been in touch with David Walker following his recent stroke (on Christmas Eve - what a bummer) are formally advised that David wishes it to be known that he is now "officially" brain damaged and that, despite the usual rumours, it is (on this occasion) nothing to do with Geoff Havilland's propensity for serving up a respectable Malt in the dawning hours. David, get well soon ... we need you and we're with you. - MAJB

Jan 17, 2000 - 09:32 - Jimmy Lough's funeral took place on Friday the 14th of January on a windy, slate grey day, at St Andrews Church in Berwick-upon-Tweed. About 40 or so mourners were at the service including Jimmy's wife Margaret, his son and daughter-in-law James and Joyce and his sister May. Tim Bridgman represented the Directors of JS&S, London, Graeme Drewery The Swire Mariners Association, and Robin Lewis, a serving CNCo. Master, was also present. The Service was simple yet poignant. The introductory organ music was beautifully played. The Vicar, (a lady), read an excellent Address covering Jim's life both ashore and afloat and the loves in his life namely his family, the Sea, his fishing, and sports. After the service the funeral cortege made its way to Edinburgh for a private cremation. A wake for Jimmy was held at 2pm that day at his house (No.3 Lords Mount, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1LY), where North Sea breakers could be seen crashing onto the beach about 300yds away on the other side of the golf course, it was that sort of day! According to James, Jimmy enjoyed sitting there watching the coastal traffic in the rough weather while he had a glass or two! James and his wife Joyce are returning to Melbourne where he works for Oldendorff Shipping. James's email is james.lough@bigpond.com Donations in memory of Jimmy may be made to: The Merchant Navy Welfare Board 19-21 Lancaster Gate London W2 3LN . For further information please contact Julian Thorogood or Graeme Drewery.
E-mail: fjt@jssldn.co.uk
Name: Julian Thorogood
From: JS&S London
http://

Jan 27, 2000 - 03:36 - To the SMA, Just a word of thanks for all the calls, e-mails and letter we have received in the past few weeks. Messages have come from Australia to Canada and including Hong Kong and the UK. It really does provide some comfort. Would also like to thank you for all the donations received at the Merchant Welfare Navy Board which is now in the region of 600 pounds. This is worrying as I've vowed to match whatever comes in. I remember when I turned 16, my father took me along for a curry lunch at the Ashoka on Wyndham Street with some of you as a sort of 'rite de passage'. I've not had chicken vindaloo since. All the best to you all and we wish Andrew and David a full and speedy recovery. Best regards, Margaret Lough and James Lough (Jnr). ps. You've got yourselves an excellent website.
E-mail: james.lough@bigpond.com
Name: James Lough (Jnr)
From: Melbourne
http://

Feb 2, 2000 - 15:02 - How is David Walker? Long message then long silence. Vegetating here in deepest Sussex, the old saying is "Dover for the Continent Bexhill for the incontinent". Glad to say I am still anti- Europe and still continent.
E-mail: bermau@cwcom.net
Name: I asked Matron and she said Maurice Burbidge!
From: Blairland, i.e. with the Fairies
http://

Feb 11, 2000 - 03:41 - Hello one and all. I am now back in the old country permanently and can be reached at e-mail address "billjeff@btinternet.com" or more conventially on 01233 720258 or fax 01233 720138. Look forward to next gathering and renewing old friendships Bill Jeffrey
E-mail: billjeff@btinternet.com
Name: Bill Jeffrey
From: Bonnington, Kent
http://

Old China Hands who know Ted Jeggo will be disappointed to hear that he's off to hospital to be prodded about. Those with his contact numbers in Eire may wish to be in touch - MAJB

Sorry to "hog the Log" but BlindStu has managed to stuff up his computer (as of 18.2) and has asked me to say that he may be offline for a while until he figures out how to get his axe out of the monitor. He's emailable but may not be holding court at CHATSwire for a couple of weeks. Incidentally, his Jill starts further treatment this week, so here's wishing her the very best - MAJB

Feb 25, 2000 - 04:18 - Just to let you know that major surgery took place on my computer last night and I'm back on line and feeling fine again. Regarding MAJB's last message regarding my lovely lady, she's not doing too well I'm afraid and it's back to chemotherapy treatment again.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Blind Stu
From: Phew
http://

Feb 27, 2000 - 15:37 - Sorry to hear about Ted Jeggo, sailed with him in Eriskay, Calum Anderson in command, during my first tour when it was B & S. Ted always topped up his gin with an extra cap full having poured the initial 3 fingers. As a lowly 3rd mate at the time only saw him do this on Sundays in The Old Man's Cabin but we used to enjoy the odd ale & a bowl of noodles at midnight after my watch. Anyone in touch with Ted, please send my best. Cheers, Anchors Madeley
E-mail: John.Madeley@btinternet.com
Name: John Madeley
From: UK of course - well, Cornwall
http://

Mar 5, 2000 - 06:37 - I've just found a "Bar snap", I'm pretty sure taken in the Piano Bar Yokohama September 1964 it shows Barry Gant C/E/O, Dave Holland Mate, A Marconi Radio Officer Dave(?) Elderfield, Steamy Mcnaught 3/E/O, Bert Murdoch 2/E/O, and of course yours truly, where are they now ?, when I buy the scanner I will try to get it on line. Another visit to the loft archives for more pictures. Yours aye John Kelly
E-mail: john.kelly15@virgin.net
Name: john kelly
From: Weeting Norfolk
http://

Mar 11, 2000 - 18:20 - This is Falkner together with Walker at Newton Ferrers after suitably alcaholic refreshments at the yacht glug. DRW's staggers are excusble as he is now certifiably and clinically brain challenged. Falkner on the other hand being of sound Gaelic uprightness, has no such excuse on the eve of 23rd matrimonial aniversary. Cheers to all who read this. See you all in London on 28th March.
E-mail: fbalondon@compuserve.com
Name: David Falkner
From: High Wycombe, Bucks UK
http://

Hello chaps. Is anyone having trouble with viewing, or making, entries in The Ship's Log? Now and again there are blank entries and I'm not sure why. Netscape dinosaurs may have trouble viewing the entries, but they should have no trouble submitting one. I delete blanks, but do tell if things are amiss, or you're pissed - MAJB

Mar 13, 2000 - 03:20 - Hi tony Ravenhill, Here still alive and very much kicking.
E-mail: morenews@networksmm.com.au
Name: Tony Ravenhill
From: Australia of course.
http:// www.iniaccess.net.au/~morenews

Mar 28, 2000 - 11:43 - "O! To be in England, drinking gin and beer!" Sorry to miss the Swire House Cocktail Party today, gents. Have a few for me.
E-mail: MABeaumont@aol.com
Name: Mark Beaumont
From: Florida, USA
http:// www.paxship.com

Mar 31, 2000 - 16:49 - i trust you have all recovered from your drunken orgy and have spared a thought for your far flung hardworking brethen. keep a thirst up for october and get in a supply of gordons ...looking forward to it
E-mail: fsnevin@bigpond.com.au
Name: bob steer
From: holders of world cups..note plural
http://

Apr 1, 2000 - 03:19 - Gentlemen, As most of us are aware, the cocktail party at Swire House was a complete success and since, I have received a number of e-mails thanking me for my efforts. In fact, all the thanks should go to Julian Thorogood because without him, the party would not have taken place. It was a very pleasant evening, enjoyed by all.....some more than others. They know who they are but on this occassion, I'll give them a break and I wont be handing out any "Star Turn" awards. Next up is the trip to Chester by Graeme Drewery and myself to check out the hotels, so hurry home Joe Walford.....we need you.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stu Shields (BlindStu)
From: Gordons
http://

Apr 5, 2000 - 07:10 -
E-mail: mmsgam@aol.com
Name: Graham McCombie
From: Thefrozen North of Scotland
http://

Six months on, SmallMoment posts an updated mug shot! Remember, members, the SMA will welcome your own recent snaps to update the legendary SMA Rogues' Gallery - MAJB

Apr 29, 2000 - 18:03 -
E-mail: tpwilson@netscape.net.au
Name: Tug Wilson
From: Australia
http://

May 4, 2000 - 10:54 - Hallo Stu. What a lovely website. I've had to print it off to read it on the Tube going home. love chris
E-mail: c.nugent@jssldn.co.uk
Name: Me
From: Dunno Nuffin
http://

May 14, 2000 - 06:06 - Well chaps, Graeme Drewery and myself have paid a visit to Chester and the venue for our October gathering has been chosen. We will meet at The Queen Hotel, Chester on Friday the 13th October evening, around 5pm, departing on Sunday 15th after breakfast. For your information, The Queen Hotel is situated directly across the road from Chester railway station, has very good car parking facilities and easy access to the town centre. I will very shortly be circulating an invitaion to all members to join us and I know it will be yet another successful weekend.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stuart Shields (BlindStu)
From: Here
http://

May 17, 2000 - 05:06 - I RECKON THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN THE FIRST PUB YOU WENT TO THAT DIDNT RUN OUT OF GROG!!!!SO THAT WAS THE PUB FOR US ...GOOD CHOICE. MY PLANS ARE BEING FINALISED FOR OUR TRIP TO THE CURRY HOUSES OF LONDON AND THE PUBS OF CHESTER AND TO PLEASE SHE WHO MUST BE OBEYED THE HOUSE OF HARRODS. HOWEVER WE WILL BE ARRIVING LHR 4TH.OCT. AND STAYING IN LONDON TIL THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY WHEN WE DEPART FOR THE DEEPEST PARTS OF ESSEX WITH RELS.I WILL TRAVEL TO CHESTER ON THE FOLLOWING FRIDAY JEANETTE TO TOPSHAM WITH THE RELS AND MY PROBLEM IS GETTING TO TOPSHAM ON THE SUNDAY. A LIFT WOULD BE DEEPLY APPRECIATED,OR EVEN PART OF THE WAY. A WEEK THEN IN SOUTH WALES AND ON TO LONDON FOR HOPEFULLY ANOTHER CURRY BEFORE SETTING OFF FOR A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE IN H.K.WANCHAI FOR ME LANE CRAWFORDS FOR HER!!!!! LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AND PERHAPS A DINNER IN WIMBLEDON WOULD BE LOVELY. BOB STEER.
E-mail: FSNEVIN@BIGPOND.COM
Name: BOB STEER
From: THE LAND OF AUS
http://

May 22, 2000 - 03:19 -
E-mail: btbutler@bigpond.com
Name: Brian T Butler
From: Sunshine Coast Australia
http://

May 25, 2000 - 16:11 - Well, having been an agent for Swire in years gone by, it is good to see many friends (or fiends --- depending what mood the Captain was in) still around. Anyone still coming in to Los Angeles/Long Beach area, please give me a call. Dave Pritzos now "K" Line America, Inc. formerly Interocean Steamship Corp. (714) 861-5019 dave.pritzos@kline.com
E-mail:
Name: Dave Pritzos
From: Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA
http://

May 27, 2000 - 06:31 - Gentlemen......please be informed that I have posted 117 requests to join our gathering at Chester in October. Out of that many, we should recruit enough crew to man the ship and keep the old SMA afloat. So chaps, grease up those elbows and join us if you can.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stuart A. Shields (BlindStu)
From: High Wycombe........where else?
http://

Ah, the wonders of e-mail! Here's a picture from SMA member Paul Markland, who's currently driving his Land Rover through the Taklamakan Desert en route from London to Beijing. As you do ...

May 30, 2000 - 07:06 - Have you received your invitation to join us at Chester yet? If not, then e-mail me at SShie70652@aol.com Come and join the party.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stuart A. Shields
From: Here
http://

Jun 3, 2000 - 15:04 - Mark, good to catch up with this site at last. I am in UK, got a summer job on the ferries, then all autumn in the north atlantic refuelling fishing boats - great job, but up round Greenland gets a bit cold by December. Hope all well with you. Was drinking with John Watkins friday two weeks ago, he fine. All the best for now, Cheers.
E-mail: Chrisryden@aol.com
Name: Chris Ryden
From: The same one as you !
http://

Jun 4, 2000 - 01:38 - To Blind Stu & all. Nice page, enjoyed the visit. Thanks your latest snail mail re the Chester meeting. Would very much like to attend but business might keep me in the Far East about that time. Will let you know. Our Korean & Thai Offices are booming but Japan is a bit of a disaster at the moment. PS enjoyed the pictures - much better than the playboy channel. Fondest best. Cliver Grainger. Currently in Yokohama.
E-mail: 101242.3160@compuserve.com
Name: Clive Grainger (Not Brian Bell!!]
From: Earth (near as damn it] Mysterious Eastern Part.
http:// Not yet but thinking about it

Jun 9, 2000 - 10:28 - Yes! Mark and Maryann Beaumont are delighted to announce the arrival of Katherine Grace Beaumont on 8th June, 2000. 7lbs 13 oz and 21" long. Thanks to all who have been asking after her ... more news soon. Mom is doing well and Dad has a hangover.
E-mail: MABeaumont@aol.com
Name: Mark Beaumont
From: West Boca Medical Center, Florida
http:// www.paxship.com

NEW! Fly SMA or CPA! Kai Tak reopens! - MAJB

Jul 11, 2000 - 17:46 - Bloody Ripper Mate. Have had the pleasure of handling many CX aircraft at both Singapore and Darwin during my years with Qantas Line Maintenance. Good wun mate Horse
E-mail: horse@powerup.com.au
Name: Brian Horsey
From: Earth, Brisbane Queensland
http://

Jul 12, 2000 - 02:44 - Well done Mark.....the deluxe version of CHATSwire is unbelievable. British Telcom......eat your heart out.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: BlindStu
From: Here of course
http://

Jul 15, 2000 - 01:59 - I have been sailing with a more recent CNCO hand an El. Off. Alan Starling who now graces the RFA books he was when last sighted fit and well on RFA Olna, and sporting a CNCO tie, get back to me and I will pass on regards
E-mail: john.kelly15@virgin.net
Name: john kelly 1964-1967
From: SW Norfolk
http://

Jul 23, 2000 - 01:03 - Ye Gods! What a hoary old lot I find here. I will doubtless have to consider joining your ranks
E-mail: D-A.Ewings@xtra.co.nz
Name: David Ewings
From: On the farm in the darkest antipodes
http://

Please let us know if you are the one - or ones - whose visits to this page, or attempts to submit comments, are causing blank entries to appear. We delete them, but we can't fix the problem unless we can identify it. Thanks, O fellow scribes - MAJB

Aug 29, 2000 - 15:13 -
E-mail:
Name:
From:
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Very funny. But WHO ARE YOU, wordless one? - MAJB

Sep 5, 2000 - 07:17 - This geriatric has decided to grab some sunshine before the English weather gets set for winter. We're leaving for Cairns in late October, travelling to Townsville on something called "Coral Princess" which I understand to be a catamaran, then flying to Hobart for my wife to see the Land of ABC before descending on Sydney 9 November for a drive around the northern coast of NSW. We shall be wandering around NZ from 21 November to 4 December so be warned! (When we went to NZ in '98 Mike Kelly left the country!) The foregoing pre-supposes that I shall survive Chester, which is doubtful after Bristol! See you gentlemen in a few weeks' time. Regards to all, Maurice Burbidge
E-mail: bermau@cwcom.net
Name: Maurice Burbidge
From:
http:// I thought URL was something Dr. Vio cured?

Sep 19, 2000 - 07:32 - Dark Moment is heading north for a change of scenery and a chance for young Katherine to see what seasons are all about .... personally, I could do without one of them. Maryann and Mark's new address, from 25th September 2000, will be 6644, Coldstream Drive, New Market, MD 21774. That's about 45 minutes west of Baltimore or Washington D.C. for those passing through. We have a beautiful glass fronted two-storey on a lake with our own dock, so visitors will be welcome. The telephone number is 1-301-865 6166 and the fax 1-301-865 8866. Emails remain the same.
E-mail: MABeaumont@aol.com
Name: Mark, Maryann and Katherine Beaumont
From: United Steaks of America
http:// www.paxship.com

And in response to yet more blank entries, since deleted ...

Oct 12, 2000 - 00:23 - I see we've been hit by a ghost in early October, That's what happens when you move into a haunted house Beaumont
E-mail: D-A.Ewings@xtra.co.nz
Name: David Ewings
From: The Ozone Hole
http://

Oct 14, 2000 - 03:24 - Hi everybody, I'm alive and enjoying retirement in western Brisbane. Have a good bash in October at Chester. See you all next year around May when I visit the U.K. I'm getting fit blasting round the suburbs on my souped up TrailBike. Cheers to all, Olaf Overland.
E-mail: overlands@bigpond.com
Name: Olaf Overland
From: Ex CNCO Master. Retired to Suburban Brisbane.
http://

Oct 16, 2000 - 13:37 - Well chaps, another meeting was held at Chester and it was judged a complete success....at least, my headache says so. There were about 27 members at Chester out of a possible 125.............making 98 who missed a really great weekend. Next year, 2001, the venue has been chosen as Portsmouth during the first weekend of October. We plan a Saturday afternoon visit to the Naval dockyard to go aboard HMS Victory and Mary Rose. Also, Jim Bird will soon be researching the possibility of dining aboard the Warrior, also berthed at the Dockyard. If next year's bash is as good as the one this year, we'll have equally bad heads for several mornings after.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stuart A. Shields (BlindStu)
From: Uughhhhh
http://

Oct 16, 2000 - 18:13 - Stu Sorry to miss Chester, it sounded good. Due to the birth of our new daughter (Alice), born on the 10/10/00, the wife would not give me a pass.
E-mail: Timmetz@aol.com
Name: Tim Metzger
From: Hertfordshire
http://

Oct 17, 2000 - 17:34 - Mark, Just to prove that your chat on the web site was not wasted at Chester. I had a great weekend, a it was good to meet up with old friends and to put faces to some of the infamous names from the past! Many thanks to all who took the time and effort to organise the bash, especially Blind Stu. Better make sure that the hotel in Portsmouth stocks up with port so we don't run out like this year. Please note my change of e-mail address Mark. Best Wishes to all Gary
E-mail: gary.wayland@btinternet.com
Name: Gary Wayland
From: N. Wales - where the men are men and the sheep worried
http://

Oct 21, 2000 - 12:28 - Back to sea I am joining RFA Sir Galahad somewhere in Turkey for about six months, I've enjoyed the site and finding some of the names from 1964!!! Yours aye John Kelly.
E-mail: john.kelly15@ virgin.net
Name: John Kelly
From: SW Norfolk
http://

Oct 29, 2000 - 18:30 - Geoff Garrett signing in: retired last year to the Omanu Golf Course at Mount Maunganui and in recuperation at the 19th Hole and for the long term. No longer a "bit of a joke" with the other Omanu Golf Club Members! (its the practice that counts.
E-mail: ggarretts@xtra.co.nz
Name: Geoff Garrett
From: Noo Zillan
http://

Nov 2, 2000 - 02:43 - Sorry for not being able to destroy more braincells at Chester. Would have liked to see a few old/very old faces. No doubt Doris will conspire to keep me at sea when these bashes are on. Until then I will just have to read Stu's renditions of your antics.
E-mail: Phil@hulson.fsnet.co.uk
Name: Phil Hulson
From: Chris Nugent says its "Sarfend"
http://

Nov 12, 2000 - 02:16 - Gentlemen, Picked up Australian Reef Pilot 1200 Sunday Pilots name Capt J.R.Haines. Chicken curry for lunch, old times re-hashed. John now has SOFA web address & advises he will be visiting the site soon. Rgds Bob Wilson
E-mail: Captain@resolution.vessel.geco-prakla.slb.com
Name: Bob Wilson - SOFA member
From:
http://

Nov 13, 2000 - 06:58 - Hiya Finally found this Site after talking to Phil Hulson, whom I still try & keep in touch with. I left SPSM in 1985 after attempting to join SPO & was rejected, nevermind done alright since then. Will join later on I am at work at the moment offshore Norway (Drilling Rig) Regards Richard, Dick, Richie HEWITT Last Ship was Coral Chief (3/E)10/85
E-mail: richiehewitt@hotmail.com
Name: Richard Hewitt
From: Meols, Wirral, Merseyside
http://

Nov 13, 2000 - 07:34 - The British Government has recently announced a single ex-gratia payment of £10,000 to the surviving members of the British groups who were held prisoner by the Japanese during the Second World War. The scheme is being administered by The War Pensions Agency on Freeline 0800 169 22 77 or if calling from overseas +44 1253 866043. There is a full description of the 5 categories entitled to payment on the British Legion web site, www.britishlegion.org.uk, plus copies of the claim form. If anyone among the Swire Mariners knows of any Merchant Seaman then serving with CNCo., that were captured and interned by the Japanese or of their surviving widows, ( more likely ), or any British Taikoo Dockyard personnel, again including widows, please alert them to this information or contact me here in London at fjt@jssldn.co.uk with what ever information you may have. Many thanks for your assistance.
E-mail: fjt@jssldn.co.uk
Name: Julian Thorogood
From: London
http://

Nov 14, 2000 - 05:18 - Greetings to all those I owe a gin and tonic,and even stronger greetings to those that owe me one.I still pilot on the barrier reef and a few of the drunks still turn up on the strangest ships. mike tidey
E-mail: mtidey@bigpond.com
Name: Michael Tidey
From: Australia
http://

Nov 15, 2000 - 07:47 - Mark I tried to contact to you last December rang your home, visited the pub three times on different days, looked in the loo and all the cubicles but no MB. Got fed up went and disturbed the Kay-Russel's. Planning to join you in Portsmouth next November. Being of the older generation I have been having a nap since then and have only just awaken hence the delay in finding this website.
E-mail: jhoward@acay.com.au
Name: John Howard
From: Top of the Planet when viewed on the upside down map
http://

Nov 25, 2000 - 00:50 - Greetings from the "Antipodes" to anyone who remembers me. Have to go, can feel a 4XXX coming on.
E-mail: jrhaines@ozemail.com.au
Name: John Haines
From: Oz
http://

Dec 1, 2000 - 19:52 - Hope you had an enjoyable trip around N.Z. Cyril. Great to see you and Sheila again. All the best to the boys in Sydney.
E-mail: brooke.hibberdine@xtra.co.nz
Name: Brooke Hibberdine
From: New Zealand
http://

Dec 6, 2000 - 01:52 - The 2001 Australian/NZ reunion will take place on 18 February 2001 at the North Ryde Golf Club. Letters have not yet gone so hurry and get your name and address to Mike O'Keeffe on +2 9874 5455 or captm33@yahoo.com.au if you would like to be included. The earlier-than-forecast date has been necessitated by an unscheduled visit to the UK by the organiser(that's me folks) in March. Mike O'Keeffe
E-mail: captm33@yahoo.com.au
Name: Mike O'Keeffe
From: The Blue One
http://

Dec 11, 2000 - 04:19 - Just to advise all you chaps, the minutes of the Chester meeting etc. have been posted today. There's a couple of forms there as well for your attention so please return them to me as soon as possible.
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stu Shields
From: High Wycombe...centre of the known world
http://

Dec 13, 2000 - 22:53 -
E-mail: gordon@serviceeng.co.nz
Name: gordon mclennan ex taikoo ex cnco
From: auckland nz
http://

Dec 14, 2000 - 22:33 - Thinking back over many happy Xmases spent at sea with blokes I would be proud to call my brothers, my wish is that you all have a safe and healthy Christmas and New Year. Bev Kidd (and he who must be obeyed!)
E-mail: bejokidd@denmarkwa.net.au
Name: Bev Kidd
From: One sometimes wonders.
http://

The SMA is pleased to highlight that we have a number of new members in Australia. Not only have these worthy salts taken the trouble to send their tenners by carrier 'roo to BlindStu, but currently they also seem to be the most active in participating in the facilities offered by this website. This is what the site is all about, so Come On Great Britain! Shake off those cobwebs and give a XXXX! In any case, the Web-brat is pleased to announce that Australia will no longer be considered to be upside down. Perhaps one day we'll have a true global reunion, but in the meantime our site is the best way to keep in touch, for sure - MAJB

Dec 16, 2000 - 19:29 - Merry Christmas everyone. We are now retired from the workforce and wandering Aus in a u-beaut motor home. Best Accomodation i've ever had. Don't drink and drive , have fun
E-mail: 61419230896@mobilenet.telstra.net
Name: Tony Ravenhill
From: The Great Outdoors
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Dec 17, 2000 - 04:23 - Season's greetings chaps. Still playing with ships here in Qatar. Spent half an hour bringing in one of the HKS&T tugs last week, so that's the nearest contact with Swire's I've had recently. Oh yes, and one of the Probo's came in, the Probo Hawk, not one of ours I know but it was still rather good to be on the bridge of one of them again and not being used as target practice by Ecuadorian cargo ships. Neil Morris is still here and continues to drink beer, so that's alright then. Well done to Stu and Dark Moment for getting through another year without being carted off to the funny farm. Best wishes
E-mail: pfrewer@qatar.net.qa
Name: Peter Frewer
From: Doha (wow!!!)
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Dec 21, 2000 - 22:50 - MERRY XMAS TO ALL SHIPMATES and a special one for you stu,did a fantastic job with the chester do and hope its a good year for you. i see tidey has a guilty consciounce after all these years and all those g&ts cheers mike to you and pauline have a good year and i'll remember the gordons. neil morris!!!where did that name come from?glad you are not in saudi neil or perhaps you are "persona non grata"by now!!we were well trained neil and once you get a taste for the amber fluid...theres nothing like it,if you are really hard up for a beer you would even drink a xxxx. theres another neil kicking around somewhere and thats sandes of the fly,i wonder where he is?any clues anybody? A GREAT XMAS AND NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL.
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Name: BOB STEER
From: LAND OF AUS
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Dec 25, 2000 - 04:50 - A very MERRY CHRISTSMA and a HAPPY STU YEAR to all from Mark, Maryann and Katherine Beaumont. We're in UK this year again which was not intended but a complete lack of performance by the U.S. I.N.S. has occasioned this eventuality. Any drunks and skunks in the vicinity of Salcombe, Devon, over the New Year will be dealt with appropriately. Our number there is 01548 842668 (from 29th Dec to about 3rd Jan or whenever the hangover disappears).
E-mail: MABeaumont@aol.com
Name: Dark, Missus and Small Moment
From: Undetermined at present
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Dec 25, 2000 - 06:14 - To all SMA members and Old CNColeans everywhere. Your very own BlindStu wishes all of you and your families, A very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Keep those ballot forms etc. moving, I need more input. So far, it shows that an evening in London would be very welcome sometime during next summer and as soon as I get most ballot forms back, I will inform those interested of the arrangements. Those of you who sent me 2½ quid for a photo/phone number card, do not worry, it will arrive as soon as I receive the Chester photos from Geoff Havilland. HAPPY XMAS
E-mail: SShie70652@aol.com
Name: Stu
From: This One
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Dec 27, 2000 - 19:39 - hello fellow cnco kwailos,interesting reading all your comments, i have seen every cnco ship built since 1947 as i grew up in taikoo dock and sailed on kwangtung and taiyuan,a lot of you will remember my father charlie mclennan, has any one seen leslie clayton. gordon mclennan .pacific power generation. nz
E-mail: gordon@seviceeng.com.nz
Name: gordon mclennan
From: a aussie in the land of the long white cloud
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Dec 28, 2000 - 18:41 - Dear all, Thanks Bob Steer-I had no idea that this site existed until John Haines told me about it. He found out when he piloted Bob Wilson. I had an unfortunate accident in Ausust last year. I walked into the edge of a steel fire-door and gave myself a bad concussion.All has now healed but now I have to be examined by a trick cyclist to see if I am sane!!!! I have been off the booze for five months four days six hours and two minutes-but who is counting. We work on the system of no work no pay so I will be pleased to get back to work again. Have a good new year. I wish that ships called 'Changsha' etc had the expected crowd on board instead of others, I suppose that is the sign of the times. Regards, Mike Tidey
E-mail: mtidey@bigpond.com
Name: Mike Tidey
From: OZ
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